What Resparke does

Resparke (legal entity: Resparke Technology Pty Ltd, ACN 623 653 261) is an Australian aged-care technology company headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales, operating in Australia and New Zealand. Originally founded as Moove & Groove following founder Alison Harrington's experience using silent disco technology with her father-in-law who was living with dementia, the company rebranded to Resparke in 2023 to reflect a broader scope. Its core product is a wellbeing platform that combines a resident data layer (LifeStory profiling capturing preferences, life history, culture, faith, language and family memories), a curated content library (music, video, audiobooks, podcasts, games) spanning 30 languages and 15 faiths, a content matching system, and a purpose-built hardware device (OneHub) that connects to TVs for group sessions or is used individually for one-on-one engagement. Hardware accessories include dementia-friendly headphones, and the platform supports both Group Mode and Individual Mode workflows with ADL (Activities of Daily Living) integration.

The company monetises through four revenue streams: recurring platform subscriptions to aged care providers, sale of OneHub hardware devices, the HELF (Home Entertainment Lifestyle Function) premium in-room service that enables aged care and retirement living operators to generate revenue alongside personalised engagement, and training/implementation professional services. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting residential aged care homes, retirement living operators and health networks, supplemented by a direct-to-consumer self-serve motion for families via a family portal that supports LifeStory uploads.

Resparke serves over 300 aged care homes and supports primary customer segments of aged care providers (residential homes and multi-site operators), families of residents, and retirement living communities. The company is privately held, appears bootstrapped or founder-owned with no disclosed external funding rounds, has 11-50 employees, and is led by Founder & Executive Director Alison Harrington alongside CEO Hamish Henderson and functional heads across business development, operations, engineering, product, dementia education and logistics. The platform is supported by independent research partnerships — notably with the Australian Catholic University, Hunter New England Central Coast PHN, ARIIA, and SA Health — generating published outcomes such as a 70% reduction in observed dementia behaviours, 80% staff job satisfaction improvement, 91.2% staff agreement that the program enhanced person-centred care, and reductions in agitation, aggression, apathy and psychotropic medication use across multiple pilots.

Name

Resparke

Legal name

Resparke Technology Pty Ltd

Website

https://resparke.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Resparke builds a wellbeing platform for aged care that combines resident profiling, personalised music/video/audiobook content, and purpose-built OneHub hardware to deliver person-centred engagement across 300+ aged care homes in Australia and New Zealand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aged Care Technology / Dementia Care Engagement Platform

NAICS

Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Continuing Care Retirement Communities (623311)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Caregiver Support & Respite Coordination (Assessment/Scheduling/Voucher Navigation) (HLADAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dementia & Alzheimer’s Respite Care (HSABAGAF), Assisted Living with Enhanced Care / High-Acuity (Aging-in-Place) (HLADABAC)

Keywords

• Aged care technology
• Dementia care platform
• Resident engagement software
• Wellbeing platform
• Personalized content matching

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Platform Subscription: Subscription-based access to the Resparke wellbeing platform, providing resident management, content library access, and engagement tools for aged care teams.
2. Hardware Sales (OneHub): Sale of purpose-built OneHub devices for accessing the platform. Provides simple hardware that makes personalized content easy to access anywhere in the home.
3. HELF Premium Service: Premium in-room service via HELF (Home Entertainment Lifestyle Function), enabling revenue generation for aged care providers alongside personalized experiences.
4. Training & Implementation: Change management support, training, and guided setup services to help aged care homes implement the technology without disrupting staff workflow.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Resparke sells a wellbeing platform purpose-built for residential aged care, combining resident data management (LifeStory profiling), an automated content matching system, and the proprietary OneHub hardware device. The platform delivers personalised music, video, audiobooks, podcasts, games, and activities — covering 30 languages and 15 faiths — to help aged care teams deliver person-centred engagement at scale across individual and group settings.

Product overview

Resparke is a wellbeing platform for aged care, formerly known as Moove & Groove (rebranded 2023). The core offering consists of the Resparke Platform integrated with purpose-built OneHub hardware and the LifeStory feature. The platform delivers personalized engagement through music, video, audiobooks, podcasts, and activities, matched to individual resident profiles. HELF provides a premium in-room revenue opportunity. Together, these products enable aged care teams to deliver consistent, scalable person-centred care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Resparke Wellbeing Platform Subscription-based wellbeing platform for aged care teams that brings together resident data, personalised content, and the OneHub hardware to help staff deliver person-centred engagement at scale. Includes the content matching system, Resparke Library (music, video, audiobooks, podcasts, games, activities), Group Mode for shared spaces, Individual Mode for one-on-one delivery, and reporting/compliance tools.
• OneHub Hardware Device Purpose-built hardware device that gives aged care staff simple access to the Resparke platform. Can connect with TVs for larger shared group experiences or be used more personally in smaller settings. Designed for flexible deployment in rooms, common areas, group sessions, and one-on-one interactions.
• HELF Premium In-Room Service Premium in-room service delivered via the Resparke platform under the Home Entertainment Lifestyle Function (HELF) model. Enables aged care and retirement living providers to generate revenue while delivering personalised experiences to individual residents.
• Training and Implementation Services Change management support, staff training, and guided setup services to help aged care homes implement the Resparke platform and OneHub devices without disrupting existing staff workflows.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% reduction in observed dementia behaviours
• +12 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Marie Claire AustraliaminorOthers · 1 January 2024Feature article on Founder Alison Harrington transforming dementia patient care and stigma associated with ageing in Australia.
• ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)minorOthers · 1 January 2020Media coverage including 7.30 Report feature on creative approach to improving lives of people with dementia, and participation in Old People's Home For 4 Year Olds social experiment.
• Channel 9 (Today Extra)minorOthers · 1 January 2020Dementia Week 2020 coverage featuring Founder Alison Harrington demonstrating activities like corridor singalongs, socially-distanced bingo and virtual exercise classes.
• Channel 7 (The Healing Power of Music)minorOthers · 1 January 2020Television coverage highlighting how music works as medicine helping dementia patients rekindle soundtracks of their lives.
• Sydney Morning HeraldminorOthers · 1 January 2020National press coverage featuring Uniting's trial of Resparke program allowing residents to listen to music of their choice on headphones, with families zooming in for virtual visits during COVID.
• Forbes AustraliaminorOthers · 1 January 2020Coverage in Forbes Australia featuring Founder Alison Harrington as one of Australia's Cartier fellows tackling dementia and mental health issues.
• Australian Catholic University (ACU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent research partnership conducting multiple studies on Resparke's impact in aged care. Research across 64 aged care homes demonstrated 70% reduction in dementia behaviours and 80% staff satisfaction improvement. ACU conducted NZ pilot study in specialised dementia unit and ARIIA-funded research project with Twilight Aged Care showing 97% reduction in mild to moderate behaviours.
• Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on pilot program across 5 aged care homes in the Hunter Region to ascertain ability of program to improve mental health of individuals in residential aged care. Results showed 75% of residents with depression scores above 10 decreased their score after 8 weeks, 78% improvement in apathy, and 65% reduction in agitation.
• Twilight Aged CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner in ARIIA-funded project with ACU for independent research on new Resparke platform and Dementia Care program outcomes.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Music & Memory: US-based nonprofit that provides personalised music programs for people with dementia and other cognitive challenges in care settings. Directly comparable to Resparke's core music engagement and dementia focus, with similar institutional buyer (aged care homes).
• SingFit: Music therapy platform designed for older adults and people with dementia, using curated song libraries and structured activities. Closely comparable to Resparke's music-led dementia and aged care engagement offering.
• iN2L (It's Never 2 Late): Senior living engagement technology platform offering touch-screen content, games, and personalised experiences across group and individual use cases. Comparable to Resparke's purpose-built hardware + content engagement model in aged care.
• Linked Senior: Person-centred engagement platform for senior living that combines resident profiles, activity programming, and content. Direct competitor in the resident engagement and life-story profiling space Resparke occupies.
• Eversound: US-based senior living engagement platform combining wireless headphones, group listening experiences, and personalised content. Comparable to Resparke's headphone + curated content approach for older adults in care communities.

Emerging players

• Aiva Health: Voice-first care platform for older adults enabling hands-free engagement, communication, and entertainment in senior living. Emerging player with adjacent purpose-built hardware and content delivery for aged care.
• Televeda: Virtual engagement and lifelong learning platform for senior living communities, offering group activities and personalised programming. Comparable as an engagement platform with similar target buyer (aged care operators) and feature overlap (group/individual activities, content library).

Broad incumbents

• LifeLoop: Senior living resident engagement and family communication platform serving a broad North American customer base. Larger, established player overlapping with Resparke on engagement, communication, and family connection features.
• Caregility: Clinical collaboration and patient engagement platform for healthcare providers, including virtual care and bedside engagement. Broader healthcare engagement player that intersects with aged care engagement workflows.
• PointClickCare: Dominant EHR/clinical platform for senior care and skilled nursing across North America. Represents the broader incumbent Resparke would integrate with or compete against as engagement becomes embedded in core care suites.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/resparke
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/resparke
• Instagraminstagram.com/resparke

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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