Balance Mat Pty Ltd is a Supporting Partner in the Care Economy CRC. We'll be attending the Annual Partner Conference in Melbourne on 1 September 2026. We invite other CRC Partners to work with us beforehand to develop potential projects for CRC funding consideration.

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Partnering with the Care Economy Research Sector

Balance Mat is engaging with Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) initiatives focused on the care economy — connecting objective balance assessment technology with aged care, disability, and community care research.

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Care Economy CRC Partner Conference: Partnering for Impact

A full-day partner-only event focused on building the next collaborative research projects for the Care Economy CRC.

🗓️ Tuesday 1 September 2026 · 9:00am – 5:00pm

📍 Conversation Quarter, State Library of Victoria

Attendees will explore shared challenges and opportunities across the care economy, connect with fellow partners, and contribute to the development of practical, industry-led research that delivers real impact.

We are seeking to collaborate with other Care Economy CRC partners to improve falls prevention and resident mobility with Balance Mat.

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Why the Care Economy Matters

The care economy — aged care, disability support, and community health — is one of the fastest-growing sectors, with a growing need for objective, evidence-based tools that support better outcomes at lower cost.

✅ Objective data to support care economy research
✅ Evidence generation for policy and funding bodies
✅ Collaboration opportunities with research institutions
✅ Real-world data from aged care and community settings

Working Together Across the Sector

Balance Mat aims to support researchers, providers, and policymakers with objective balance and mobility data.

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Researchers

  • Access to objective balance datasets
  • Support for care economy research projects
  • Collaboration on evidence-based studies
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Policymakers

  • Evidence to inform care economy funding
  • Data supporting quality and safety standards
  • Insight into falls and mobility trends
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Care Providers

  • Practical tools grounded in current research
  • Access to emerging best-practice protocols
  • Opportunities to participate in trials

Committed to the Care Sector

Australian designed and made
Open to research collaboration
Evidence-based approach
TGA approved device