ANNOUNCEMENTS
Community Updates
We extend our congratulations to:
Professor Stephen Lord – President, World Falls Society
Professor Maw Pin Tan – Executive Board Member, World Falls Society
Professor Dr Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh, leading the Asia-Pacific region with Professor Anne Tiedemann
Dr. Stephen Lord (University of Sydney) has been appointed as the first President of the World Falls Prevention Society (WFPS).
Several AFN members contribute to the Society’s governance and committees.
Become a Member of the World Falls Prevention Society (WFPS)
Join the first world society dedicated to reducing falls in older adults and at-risk populations.
Why join now?
As a newly established society, early membership is critical to building momentum and delivering the high-quality resources, networking and events our field deserves. By joining today, you are not only gaining exclusive benefits, you are helping lay the foundation for a strong, internationally connected community dedicated to fall prevention.
As a member, you will receive:
Discounted registration for the 2026 World Falls Congress in Manchester, England
Access to premium online resources and the latest evidence-based research through online webinars
Opportunities for professional development and global collaboration
Connection to an international community of clinicians, researchers and policy leaders
WFPS brings together multidisciplinary professionals to advance research, share best practices and implement real-world solutions in fall prevention. Whether you are a student, a seasoned academic, a clinician or working in policy, we believe you will find great value in joining our society. For more information, click here
📅 2025
We are delighted to share that the Asian Falls Network & FFN Malaysia (AFN-FFNM) Conference 2025 has concluded successfully!
The event brought together passionate clinicians, researchers, educators, and policymakers from across Asia and beyond to share knowledge, innovations, and collaborative strategies for advancing falls prevention, healthy ageing, and rehabilitation across diverse communities.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all speakers, participants, organising committee members, and partners who made this meeting a resounding success. Your commitment to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and translating evidence into practice continues to inspire progress across the region.
Together, we reaffirm our shared mission — to empower older adults to live confidently, move safely, and age healthily.
Stay connected for upcoming updates, research initiatives, and future events via our website and the Asian Falls Network community.
📅 2025
📅 2024
📅 2023
Agenda:
Topic sharing:
(1) Contextualising World Falls Guidelines for Asia by Prof Tan Maw Pin
(2) First meeting for Asian Falls Network members
Getting inspiration at the EU Falls Fest 2024
25-26 April 2024
Getting together at the World Physiotherapy Congress 2025, Tokyo, Japan
29-31 May 2025
Asian Falls Network
If you would like to join the network or have any related questions, contact:
Dr Shawn Soh at shawn.soh@singaporetech.edu.sg
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