As strength, coordination and balance decline with age, the risk of falls increases. Falls can cause serious consequences such as fractures, skin tears, wounds and pain; all of which can significantly impact a resident’s wellbeing and overall quality of life.
Beyond the personal impact, this can also increase the overall cost of care for Aged Care Providers. Injuries generally require more intensive clinical care which contributes to rising operational costs and places additional demands on staff.
From a clinical governance perspective, these outcomes are also reflected in the National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program (NQIP). Higher rates of falls, wounds and unplanned hospital admissions can influence a provider’s performance metrics.
At Encara, we are proud to be recognised as injury prevention experts. Our tailored wellness and reablement programs are designed to support older individuals to maintain their mobility, independence and functional capacity. These are key contributors to ageing well in place.
Providers who invest in proactive strategies are better positioned to improve these indicators and deliver safer, higher quality care. With the launch of the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards on 1 November 2025, injury prevention has taken on a greater significance. The updated standards reflect a shift toward proactive, preventative and person-centred care, requiring providers to integrate risk reduction and reablement strategies into routine service delivery.
Standard 3 emphasises the importance of tailoring care to include preventative measures and the maintenance of function. Similarly, Standard 5 highlights the identification and management of clinical risks to minimise harm and optimise quality of life.
Encara’s wellness and reablement programs support key elements of the strengthened standards. Our services are designed to actively promote independence and optimise quality of life. This approach gives Aged Care Providers the confidence to deliver care that aligns improves clinical outcomes and enhances quality of life for residents.
We are experts in supporting Providers achieve the right funding for resident care through the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC). Accurate resident assessments are fundamental to securing appropriate funding, which ensures each resident receives the support they need. Our therapists conduct comprehensive assessments including the DEMMI (De Morton Mobility Index) and ensure detailed, accurate documentation to support appropriate classification. This ensures funding aligns with care needs, enabling providers to deliver the right level of support to residents, reduce injury risk and improve clinical outcomes.
Our mission is simple: to help providers deliver safer, more effective care, and to support older Australians to live stronger, healthier lives. Through injury prevention, reablement, and collaborative clinical support, Encara stands alongside Aged Care teams every step of the way.
Want to find out how Injury Prevention can enrich the life of your Residents? Contact Encara today.
