Who Should Attend?
Key Dates
Abstract & Workshop submissions open: November 2026
Registration opens: November 2026
Pre-conference Workshop Submission Deadline: 25 March 2027
Abstract and Symposia Submission Deadline: 16 April 2027
Notification to authors of abstract and symposia status: 28 May 2027
Earlybird Registration Deadline: 17 September 2027
Speaker Registration Deadline: 17 September 2027
Destination
The Conference
Nau Mai, Haere Mai!
Welcome to the 12th Biennial Australia and New Zealand Falls Prevention Society Conference 2027 website.
We can’t wait to welcome you to the takiwā, the area of Kāi Tahu whānui (the indigenous community of Kāi Tahu); the gorgeous garden city of Ōtautahi (Christchurch), New Zealand.
The theme of the conference is “Stand Together: Weaving Research with Communities”, and this is reflected throughout our conference logo. The great, lofty Tōtara tree stands alongside the Australia New Zealand Falls Prevention Society tree with their roots woven together.
Tōtara hold deep significance to Māori (the indigenous peoples of Aotearoa New Zealand), once extensively covering Kā Pākihi Whakatekateka a Waitaha (the great open plains of Waitaha, now known as the Canterbury Plains). Tōtara are known for standing strong, remaining rooted, carrying whakapapa (genealogy, ancestry, and connections across generations), protecting what matters, and enduring through generations.
The weaving together of the roots represents the strength that comes from connection. Just as the roots of the two trees intertwine to support and nourish one another, falls prevention is strengthened when researchers, clinicians, and communities work together. The roots symbolise shared knowledge, collective responsibility, and the relationships that sustain meaningful change.
Above the ground, the trees stand tall in their own unique identities; below the ground, they are connected. In the same way, this conference brings together diverse perspectives, experiences, cultures, and expertise, united by a common purpose: supporting people to live well, safely, and with dignity.
We look forward to welcoming you to the beautiful Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre in Ōtautahi to learn, connect, and stand together as we continue weaving research with communities. We hope that you will also have time to visit the surrounding areas of Ōtautahi, Te Waipounamu (the South Island), and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Australia and New Zealand Falls Prevention Society
The ANZFPS was formed in 2006 to promote the multidisciplinary study and implementation of falls prevention in older people. The society’s major activities include:
- Holding regular meetings to present and discuss the latest research and clinical findings, policy, practice and education innovations relating to the falls risk factors and falls prevention strategies;
- Facilitating student participation at ANZFPS meetings through travel grants, low registration fees and presentation awards and;
- Providing members with email notification about upcoming ANZFPS meetings and other occasional electronic updates
Who Should Attend?
Delegates are expected to attend the conference from throughout New Zealand, Australia and overseas. The conference aims to attract professionals working in the fields of ageing research, education, service provision and policy, including:
- Hauora Māori providers and interested community members
- Pasifika health providers
- Doctors
- Nurses
- Physiotherapists and Exercise Practitioners
- Podiatrists
- Pharmacists
- Occupational Therapists
- Psychologists
- Scientists and Researchers
- Policy and Planning Staff
- Clinical Risk Management Staff
- Health Promotion Workers
- Educators
- Students (undergraduate and postgraduate)
- General Ageing Services
- Optometrists
- Government Departments
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