StandingTall

20/01/2026

Help shape the future of rehabilitation in Australia.

My Personal Rehab is a new NeuRA-led clinical trial, partnering with hospitals across Sydney and Melbourne, aiming to evaluate an innovative home-based digital rehabilitation program for Australians aged 50+ recovering from acute health events.

Participants will support recovery of physical function, enhance quality of life and emotional well-being, and inform improvements in post-acute healthcare delivery.

💬 Your input can make a difference. Be part of the change.

🔗 To learn more, click the link below,

An independent, not-for-profit, medical research institute dedicated to improving the lives of people living with brain and nervous system disorders.

15/01/2026

Have you recently had surgery, or about to? Are you worried about falling? We need your input to help others stay safe.
Click the link here to learn more and express your interest: https://data.neura.edu.au/surveys/?s=847FRCDHNEAYRRHC

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

13/01/2026

"All older people have falls, isn't it normal?", "What would I need more muscles for?" Familiar with these myths? Research shows falls are preventable with exercises targeting balance, and functional strength to support the core and legs.

If you have a question, or want the record set straight on what you've heard about falls, or healthy ageing, leave a comment for us down below, or send a message to us.

Want to read more about falls and healthy ageing? We have a free and downloadable resource on our website called Your Guide to Understanding Falls here https://standingtall.net.au/?page_id=298

08/01/2026

Why does balance matter? With 1 in 3 older adults experiencing a fall yearly, adding balance training is a small amount of effort with significant benefits. Small chunks of time (even 15 minutes a day) help build the habit.
Interested in learning more? We have a free downloadable resource Your Guide to Preventing Falls on our website. https://standingtall.net.au/?page_id=298

19/12/2025

As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank our StandingTall community 💛

To everyone who took part in a study, shared feedback, completed their exercises, or supported someone on their StandingTall journey, your involvement continues to shape how we improve balance, confidence and independence for older adults across Australia.

We recognise that it has been a challenging time for many in our community. We’re thinking especially of those close to home who have been affected by recent events, and we send our care and support to you and your loved ones.

As we head into the end of the year, we wish you a safe, and restful time with family and friends. Thank you for being part of StandingTall. We look forward to continuing this journey together in the year ahead.

11/12/2025

We were invited to the launch of the UNSW Health Translation Hub and were floored by the number of attendees who stopped by! Project manager and exercise physiologist Alicia Brown held down the fort in this incredible space designed to foster the future of health.

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!