Victorian falls and balance service directory

The Victorian Falls and Balance Service Directory provides details of the clinics and programs operated by public hospitals and community health services in Victoria for older people who have had a fall or are at risk of falling.

It was developed by NARI in partnership with the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services, consumers and health professionals from hospitals, community health services and primary care partnerships across Victoria.

Better Health Channel: Older People - Preventing Falls at Home

Find a Victorian Falls and Balance Service Near You

Enter your address, suburb or postcode plus VIC to find a service near you (e.g. Parkville VIC or 3052 VIC). You can also search by moving around the map with your mouse or using the +/- symbols to zoom in and out.

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