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Every year, tens of thousands of Australian children are seriously injured—many in incidents that could have been prevented. In 2024–25 alone, more than 480,000 Australian children presented to Emergency Departments and over 60,000 were hospitalised due to injury. Injury remains the leading cause of death for children over the age of one. Behind these numbers are children, families and communities whose lives have been changed forever.
The good news is that we know more than ever about what causes unintentional childhood injury—and, importantly, what works to prevent it. The challenge before us is no longer simply generating evidence; it is translating knowledge into action at scale.
We invite you to join a national roundtable of leaders, experts and advocates from across Australia to explore the current state of childhood injury prevention, identify critical gaps and opportunities, and help shape practical, coordinated actions to reduce preventable injury. Hosted jointly by the PHAA Injury Prevention Special Interest Group and Kidsafe, this roundtable will bring together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, clinicians, community leaders and advocates who share a commitment to keeping children safe.
Your insights, experience and networks are essential. This is an opportunity to contribute to a national conversation, influence future priorities, strengthen partnerships and help build a more coordinated approach to child injury prevention. If we are serious about reducing the toll of childhood injury, no single organisation, sector or discipline can do it alone. Together, we can turn evidence into action and achieve lasting impact for Australian children and their families. Join us and be part of shaping the next chapter of child injury prevention in Australia
