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StandingTall
StandingTall
Standing Tall Rebrand
StandingTall
Transforming an idea from proof of concept to a full-featured, commercial enterprise product
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1 in 3 older people
experience at least one fall per year.
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1.5 million
older Australians fall each year
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$200 million
will be spent on injury-related hospitalisation per annum
Reducing fall risk not only saves money, it improves lives, keeps families together and helps people live actively and age healthily
Led by Senior Principal Research Scientist, Kim Delbaere, the pioneering force behind StandingTall and a globally recognised expert in preventing accidental falls among older people.
Our process ensures every stakeholder is heard, every patient’s voice is valued, and every step is aligned with a clear Digital Roadmap.
Born from 
Professor Stephen Lord's ground-breaking research at Neuroscience Research Australia, Standing Tall is an effective program designed to assess fall risk.
Professor Stephen Lord's ground-breaking research at Neuroscience Research Australia, Standing Tall is an effective program designed to assess fall risk.Miroma Project Factory was engaged over eight years ago to lead the commercialisation process, transforming StandingTall from a proof of concept into a scalable global health platform. Leveraging the full breadth of the studio’s skills, services and capabilities, amplifying reach and impact.
Foundations in Fall Prevention Research
2012
Research shows need for home-based fall prevention
NHMRC fellowship awarded to support early consumer
Conception and Prototype Development
2014
StandingTall 2.0 created for real-world application and clinical trial readiness
Supported by Gandel Philanthropy funding
Clinical Validation and Expansion
20%
2016-2018
Validated a 20% reduction in falls and injuries, high-adherence and cost-effectiveness
2019
StandingTall achieves recognition as the first evidence-based digital fall prevention tool
2018-2021
NHMRC supports rigorous implementation trials across Australia and the UK.
2020
Map the apps paper identified StandingTall as the best-in-class app for fall prevention
Scaling, Optimisation and Integration
2022-2024
Internal capability building through competitive training programs e.g., Cicada Innovation, ANDHealth and NSW Commercialisation programs
2022
StandingTall is awarded the NHMRC Development Grant
Co-designed digital transformation
2023
Development of StandingTall 4.0 begins:
Redesigned for scalability, health system integration, and commercial viability
2024
Brand and Visual Direction
UI Design
Prototyping
Build
2024
Development
3D Motion Capture
Testing and validation of new app
Launch
2025
StandingTall made publicly available
Next Steps
2025
Additional language inclusions
StandingTall 4.0 trialled in rehabilitation settings
2013
Concept for StandingTall is conceived
StandingTall 1.0 developed with consumers as a mock-up
2015
First major randomised controlled trial launched to evaluate StandingTall 2.0
Supported by NHMRC funding
2018
StandingTall 3.0 developed by Miroma Project Factory, informed by early clinical results
Expanded exercise library and cognitive retraining included
2019
Second major RCT launched in higher-risk populations to validate StandingTall 3.0
Supported by NHMRC
2019-2022
Implementation trials broaden to include:
Stroke survivors
Cardiac rehab patients
Older people with cognitive impairment and dementia
Aboriginal communities
2022
Successful implementation of StandingTall in clinical practice, outpatient setting, and health promotion
2022-2023
MPF begins early scoping and animation testing, laying the groundwork for the future design phase
2023
Tech discovery
CX Discovery
Laying the groundwork for motion-led guidance in exercises
A complex and dynamic, personalised workflow that evolves to your fitness over time, wrapped within a simple, elegant interface
To bring StandingTall’s exercises to life, we used motion capture technology to record real human movement with accuracy and nuance.
This level of precision was essential to help users perform over +900 exercises safely and confidently, reducing the risk of injury.
"StandingTall combines science, innovation and simplicity to deliver life-changing results. It’s a proven solution ready to reduce falls, save healthcare costs and improve lives across Australia. It was co-developed with older Australians to ensure it’s effective, accessible, and tailored to real needs. StandingTall empowers users to regain control of their lives, reduce fear of falling, and enhance their independence"
Proven results to live actively and age healthier
Designed for ease
Co-developed with older Australians to ensure accessibility, tailored to real needs.
+900
Unique exercises personalised to each user
Clinically proven
to reduce fall risk and injuries by 20% in older adults over a two-year period
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