A revolutionary digital platform is set to transform aged care by enabling organisations to deliver truly client-centred care - improving resident wellbeing and providing peace of mind for families across Australia.

Founded by New Word Order, Reminu was developed through a strong partnership with Aged Care Research & Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA) and Flinders University’s Medical Device Partnering Program (MDPP) via the ARIIA x MDPP Ideas Incubator.

The platform provides user-friendly software accessible on handheld devices and desktops to document life stories, preferences, and future care plans. It gathers information directly from individuals and trusted sources, ensuring wishes are shared with care providers while preserving a dignified legacy of their life.

Australia’s ageing population is rising fast - by 2042, the number of people aged 85 and over will more than double to over one million, and those aged 65 and older will nearly double to more than 6.4 million. By 2050, almost one in four Australians will be aged 65 or older, significantly increasing demand for aged care.

Dementia adds to this challenge, with about 433,000 Australians living with dementia in 2025 - a figure expected to nearly double by 2054. These trends highlight the urgent need for innovative, person-centred care solutions like Reminu to support individuals, families, and the increasing aged care workforce.

ARIIA’s expertise in evidence-based research, sector collaboration, and workforce development guided Reminu’s design to address these real needs.

Joanne-Lee Tan, Industry Manager at ARIIA, emphasised, “It is vital that residents are heard - their voice adds essential depth, making care truly person-centred, respectful, and more meaningful.”MDPP contributed specialised technical expertise, improving security, user experience, and integration with aged care systems.

Professor Karen Reynolds, Director of MDPP, said, “Our unique expertise fuses technology, research, and lived experience to improve health outcomes and set a new benchmark in aged care innovation.”

Working closely with New Word Order, ARIIA and MDPP helped refine Reminu prototype’s security, usability, and core functions as it was prepared for user testing.

Scott Oxford, Partner at New Word Order, reflected, “The workshops and sector validation facilitated by ARIIA challenged us with incredible questions that deepened our understanding of the project’s value and market potential.”

Reminu’s SaaS platform securely shares and stores personal information within a closed, trusted network, integrating smoothly with aged care systems.

Supporting Aged Care Quality Standards, Reminu recognises older people as valued individuals with rich histories. The platform aligns care with personal preferences, facilitates cultural sensitivity, helps reduce loneliness and anxiety and ensures each resident’s dignity is respected throughout their care journey.

The platform also offers significant peace of mind to family members, knowing their loved ones’ wishes and stories are being honoured. With Australia’s ageing population and dementia cases on the rise, aged care demand and workforce pressures will continue to intensify.

Adopting technology like Reminu is critical as these innovations enhance information sharing, streamline care coordination, reduce administrative burdens, and support greater independence, health and safety for ageing Australians.

New Word Order is exploring not-for-profit and impact investment options to broaden access through philanthropic funding.