StandingTall

21/11/2025

Last week, our team packed up our banners, flyers, and plenty of enthusiasm and headed to the UNSW Techcracker Lab and the Care Expo at ICC Sydney. These events are always a reminder of why we do what we do.

As we spoke to industry professionals, students, care providers, and community members, one theme kept coming up: falls affect everyone. Different backgrounds, different stories, but the same shared concern. And that’s exactly why we show up at events like these.

Every conversation helped us raise awareness about falls prevention and spread the word about StandingTall, making it easier for people who need support to find us. It’s moments like these that remind us that healthy, confident ageing is a community effort.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat. We loved meeting you, and we can’t wait to keep sharing, learning, and connecting.

17/11/2025

Recently had surgery or about to? Worried about falling?
Help us create a fall prevention plan!

Researchers at NeuRA need your input.

Share your experience and help others stay safe.

Click the link here to learn more and express your interest: https://data.neura.edu.au/surveys/?s=847FRCDHNEAYRRHC

12/11/2025

Are you interested in the latest products and services for in-home care, aged care, healthcare support, disability care, mental health and general wellness?

The Care Expo Sydney is FREE and on this weekend (14-15 Nov 2025) at the International Convention Centre. Click the link below to secure a ticket!

EMPOWERING YOU TO LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE No matter what level of assistance you or your loved ones need, Care Expo will connect you to the right people. We are proud to showcase the latest in products and services for in-home care, aged care, healthcare support, disability care, mental health and g...

30/10/2025

Australian legend Michael Caton spoke to 7NEWS Sydney about one of Australia’s most overlooked health issues. Falls in older people.

Every year, thousands of older Australians end up in hospital after a fall. Many of these falls are preventable, but a national plan is needed to bring hospitals, GPs, aged care and community services together.

Professor Kim Delbaere, a leading falls researcher, and other passionate colleagues started the Fall Prevention Alliance Australia (FPAA), which is joined by Michael Caton to call for national action to help older Australians stay independent and safe.
Falls don’t just happen to “other people”. They affect everyone. But there’s a lot we can do to stay active, steady and confident for longer. The first step is awareness.
Help us spread the word.

Share this message with your family, friends and community. Together, we can keep older Australians live actively and age healthily.

Visit for more information on how you can add your voice: https://www.fallspreventionalliance.org.au/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLul4AXv0d4

Australian acting legend Michael Caton has opened up exclusively to 7NEWS, revealing he had a painful fall last year and is now motivated to help others unde...

22/10/2025

We’re thrilled to share that StandingTall was recognised as the winner in the Social Impact category of Australia’s International Good Design Awards for Excellence in Design and Innovation last week.

Developed by researchers at NeuRA - Neuroscience Research Australia and UNSW, in collaboration with Miroma Project Factory, StandingTall was co-designed with older Australians to make falls prevention simple, engaging and empowering.

This award is a tribute to everyone who has contributed to the journey - from our researchers, clinicians and design partners to the older Australians who shaped every feature of the app. Together, we have turned years of science into a practical, life-changing tool that helps people stay active and independent.

A special thank you to Kat Jade Robinson and her team at Miroma Project Factory for their creativity and technical brilliance, and to all who have believed in our mission to make healthy ageing accessible to everyone.

Design that empowers independence - science that changes lives. At StandingTall, we strive to create a world where ageing is not a barrier to an active and fulfilling life.

22/10/2025

StandingTall. Created with older adults, for older adults. And a winner of the Good Design Australia for Excellence in Design and Innovation in the Social Impact category. Share this with someone you know who could use some help StandingTall!

16/10/2025

We are excited to announce: StandingTall has won International Good Design Australia Award for Excellence in Design and Innovation in the Social Impact category.
This highlights how evidence-based innovation can truly improve lives and support healthy ageing. Our collaborative partners, and co-designing with older Australians were key to achieving this milestone. More to come!

StandingTall, the innovative and clinically proven home-based exercise program, has won Australia’s International Good Design Awards for Excellence in Design and Innovation.

The app, developed by researchers from NeuRA and UNSW in collaboration with Miroma Project Factory, was recognised in the social impact category.

Senior Principal Research Scientist, Professor Kim Delbaere, said the app had been co-designed with older Australians and so they dedicated the award to them.

“Every feature was co-designed to make it simple, engaging and empowering,” she said.

“This has been a true team effort, from our researchers and clinical partners to our app developers at Miroma Project Factory, whose creativity and technical excellence brought StandingTall to life.

StandingTall has always been a collaboration at every level, between older Australians, our research team, our clinical partners and our app development partners at Miroma Project Factory. Together, we’ve turned years of science into a practical tool that genuinely fits into people’s lives. This award belongs to everyone who contributed their time, energy and ideas to make that possible.”

Miroma Project Factory CEO, Kat Robinson, said the award was recognition of years of thoughtful collaboration.

“We believe design is at its best when it empowers independence and wellbeing, and StandingTall is proof of how technology and thoughtful design can deliver measurable impact at scale," she said.

Awards jury comments recognised StandingTall’s impact on falls prevention, noting research has found StandingTall reduced falls by 16% and fall-related injuries by 20%.

“The standard of Award Winners in this year’s Australian Good Design Awards was the highest on record, with game-changing projects that push the envelope of good design, design innovation and design impact,” said Good Design Australia Managing Director, Rachel Wye.

“These Awards clearly demonstrate the transformational power of design to create a better and more sustainable future.”

The awards will be presented on Friday night.

14/10/2025

When it comes to falls, prevention isn’t a dream, it’s possible. And it takes action from all of us.

Professor Kim Delbaere and Senior Principal Research Scientist took actor Michael Caton around the Falls, Balance, and Injury Research Centre at NeuRA - Neuroscience Research Australia to show him the work happening in .

The Spring issue of The NeuRA Magazine is out now!

- Actor Michael Caton visits as part of a new fall prevention campaign.
- We introduce NeuRA’s next-gen philanthropy program.
- How prenatal genomic testing delivered a lifesaving outcome to a family in need.
- See how our researchers are fighting falls through research, shaping public policy and a new community campaign
- A new treatment for people with Motor Neurone Disease.

Tap the link below to read the full issue:
https://neura.edu.au/magazines/neura-mag-50

10/10/2025

How long have you been StandingTall?
We’ve been inspired by your stories: from regaining confidence on uneven ground, to your return to using the app after a break.
If you know someone who could use a little extra balance in their life, share our page with them and help them get started!

Did you know our NeuRA researchers have developed an app to help keep people StandingTall?

Professor Kim Delbaere from the NeuRA Falls, Balance and Injury Research Centre said the app was developed in collaboration with digital health specialists, The Miroma Project Factory, StandingTall is a clinically validated, self-managed exercise program to improve balance, restore confidence and reduce fall-related injuries in people aged 60 years and over.

“Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalisation and death for Australians aged 65 years and over,” Professor Delbaere said.

“Falls are preventable, and StandingTall has shown we can achieve that prevention at scale.”

StandingTall features progressive, balance-focused exercises, tailored to each user’s ability and automatically adapting as they improve. It works offline and requires no special equipment.

For more information, visit www.neura.edu.au or find StandingTall in the app store for iPads and android tablets.

19/09/2025

🌱 In our last post, we shared tips on what you could do now to support your balance. For long-term balance support:

✅ Keep moving: go for a brisk walk, and train your balance and strength throughout the week. If you have one, ask your exercise professional to help with creating a program that is suitable for your needs, and meets the weekly recommendations. Using StandingTall can be a great way to keep moving, to bridge the gaps in between visits.
✅ Check your health: vision, hearing, medications, and inner ear health all affect balance. Speak to your GP if you notice any changes.
✅ Stay connected: join group activities or exercise with family, or a friend for motivation and support. Check your local council for classes you can attend.

Balance Awareness Week may be over soon but the journey doesn't stop here: healthy balance today means freedom, confidence, and independence tomorrow. What small step will you take this week to support your balance?

18/09/2025

⚖️Balance isn’t just about staying upright- it’s about moving with confidence and independence.

The good news? Balance can be trained.

Here are 3 simple steps you can try today:
1. Practice balance exercises at home: while you wait for the kettle to boil, try walking heel-to-toe next to the kitchen table, or standing on one leg while holding onto a chair. If you have an iPad or tablet, trial StandingTall for a variety of evidence based balance exercises, strength and heart healthy exercises.
2. Build up daily movement: even short walks keep your muscles and balance system active.
3. Check your environment: good lighting, clear pathways, and supportive shoes make a big difference.

💡 Small steps over time make a big difference.

This Balance Awareness Week, let’s take action to stay steady and strong.
What small steps are you taking this week to support your balance?

16/09/2025

⚖️It’s Balance Awareness Week!⚖️
Vestibular and other balance problems affect millions. In Australia, 1 in 3 older adults experience a fall each year.

Exercise is the #1 way to improve balance. Targeted balance and strength training reduces your risk of falls and builds confidence, at any age.

Noticed unsteadiness or recent trips? Talk to your GP or exercise professional.

This week we’re shining a light on balance health, reducing stigma and sharing practical steps that work.

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