StandingTall

01/06/2026

StandingTall was at the NSW Fall Prevention & Healthy Ageing Network Forum this year. We loved seeing you all come by the stall to test out its evidence based balance exercises available on the program!

Interested in learning more? Contact us, or visit our website at https://standingtall.net.au/

15/05/2026

Did you know..
StandingTall was the winner of Australia’s International Good Design Australia Awards for Excellence in Design and Innovation!

This recognition reflects the importance of making digital health tools that are simple, easy to use, and help older adults stay healthy and active.

Follow our page for more tips on staying steady, strong, and independent as you age!

NeuRA - Neuroscience Research Australia

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.

15/05/2026

Creating safer communities for older adults takes collaboration.

The Falls Prevention Alliance brings together organisations and individuals across Australia who are working to reduce falls and support healthy ageing through stronger policy and greater awareness.
By working together, we can help ensure more people have access to the support, programs and environments that help them stay active, independent and confident.
We’re pleased to see organisations like Rotary South Pacific helping to champion this important work in our communities. Thank you!
To learn more about the Falls Prevention Alliance and the work being done to support healthy ageing in our communities, visit: https://www.fallspreventionalliance.org.au/

08/05/2026

Falls are not an inevitable part of ageing, they are preventable.

In Australia, more than 400 older people are hospitalised from a fall every day. But there are simple things we can all do to reduce the risk, from improving balance to making small changes at home.

Programs like StandingTall make building the habit easy, delivering evidence-based exercise at home. The earlier you take action, the better.

👉 Read more about how to prevent falls: https://www.australianageingagenda.com.au/clinical/falls-awareness-needs-prevention-focus/

05/05/2026

A stumble, a moment of unsteadiness, grabbing onto something for support. These can be early warning signs, not just a “part of ageing.”

The good news? Professor Kim Delbaere tells The Australian Women's Weekly many falls are preventable, and small, consistent actions can make a big difference.

💬 Learn what to look out for and how to reduce your risk in this article:
https://www.womensweekly.com.au/health/how-to-prevent-falls/

17/04/2026

In the spirit of encouraging more conversations about falls during April Falls, let's talk about a fall risk indicator: having a concern about falling. A concern about falling can lead to activity avoidance. Over time, this affects an individuals falls risk, strength, balance, confidence and more. The Falls, Balance and Injury Research Centre (FBIRC) Group at NeuRA - Neuroscience Research Australia share tips on how to navigate a concern about falling.

16/04/2026

Falls are among the most common causes of injury for older people, but many are preventable. As part of April Falls Month, the UNSW Health Translation Hub (HTH) is hosting a FREE community event to help you learn practical ways to assess your falls risk and improve balance, stay active, and reduce your risk of falls.

Click here for more information:

Join us this April at UNSW Health Translation Hub for a free, community-friendly event on falls awareness and best-practice prevention

13/04/2026

It's April Falls month, and as part of the campaign to talk about falls more, we want to share this quote by Professor Kim Delbaere “If you want to invest in one strategy, exercise is the one to back.”

Exercise is one of the most powerful ways to reduce your risk of falling, and the research backs it. The key? Doing the right kind of exercise (like balance and functional strength exercises) and doing it consistently.

That’s where digital programs like StandingTall can help, making it easier to build a routine, stay on track, and exercise safely at home.

Because improving your falls risk or maintaining your strength doesn't come from one workout every week, it’s about building small consistent habits over time. Have you tried StandingTall?

If you’d like to learn more, you can read more here: https://lnkd.in/g4_nnyfF

Falls affect hundreds of thousands of Australians every year, costing the health system an estimated $5 billion between 2023 and 2024.

Targeted exercise programs could be one of the pieces to help prevent a large number of those falls by older Australians every year.

"One in three people aged 65 and over falls once a year. Half of them will fall again in the same year, and about a quarter will suffer an injury that requires medical attention," said Professor Kim Delbaere, NeuRA Senior Principal Research Scientist, speaking with the Australian Physiotherapy Association on the likelihood of falls as one ages.

Once someone has a fall, even a minor one, the risk is then more present than ever, and it can have stronger long-term effects than simply the shock of the initial fall.

"Sometimes people who are afraid of falling change the way they walk. Their steps may become shorter and more variable, and they may widen their stance, which can make their walking less steady," said Professor Delbaere.

The implementation of digital health therapies like NeuRA's StandingTall app, a personalised home-based exercise program, is one of the ways to keep people on their feet after a fall.

"We have known for decades that targeted balance and functional exercise is the single most effective intervention for preventing falls, and that’s across conditions and across ages," said Professor Delbaere.

Professor Delbaere was involved in the creation of the 2022 World Guidelines for falls prevention and management for older adults, as well as one of the leaders of the Falls Prevention Alliance Australia, which was launched in 2025.

You can read the full article here: https://australian.physio/inmotion/power-exercise-falls-prevention

01/04/2026

It's April Falls Month! The 2026 campaign focuses on breaking the stigma around talking about falls, recognising and acting on the early signs that make someone at risk of falls.

Interested in applying some easy strategies?
This webinar recording from April Falls Expo 2025 feature Prof. Kim Delbaere and Exercise Physiologist Alicia Brown where they present fall prevention strategies, and a StandingTall demonstration.

Professor Kim Delbaere presents "Standing Steady on Your Feet" the latest falls prevention strategies. Exercise Physiologist Alicia Brown and participant Har...

20/03/2026

Did you know 6 out of 10 falls happen at home?

Small changes around the house can make a big difference in reducing fall risk and helping people stay independent.

Simple steps include:
✔ Improving lighting in and around the home (near stairs, in hallways or poorly lit areas)
✔ Removing clutter from walkways and
✔ Installing handrails or grab rails where needed

Falls are common, but they are not inevitable. Taking a few safety steps at home can help you stay steady and confident.