Standards Wise

What Standards Wise does

Standards Wise is an Australian-headquartered consultancy providing compliance, clinical governance, and operational advisory services to aged care, healthcare, disability (NDIS), and senior living providers in Australia and internationally. Its core offerings include the trademarked Compliance Management Guarantee (an annual compliance monitoring and return-to-compliance service), the DreamsEdge falls and pressure care prevention platform (real-time monitoring with clinical oversight), a subscription Policies, Procedures & Audits online library (300+ standard and 150+ advanced documents at A$500-A$1,000/month with AI-assisted search), and embedded Expert Taskforces deploying 2-5 consultants for 3-6 month reform engagements.

The firm monetises through a mix of multi-year compliance subscriptions, professional services engagements (taskforces, nurse advisory placements, audits, interim management), a self-serve subscription content library, managed services (DreamsEdge, Progress Note Monitoring) and talent placement. Go-to-market is primarily enterprise field sales with consultative matching of experts to client needs, supported by international channel partnerships through Standards Wise International, CommonAge and the CW ACT initiative, the latter of which extends reach across 110+ countries including 56 Commonwealth nations.

Founded by David Stevens over 30 years ago and operating as Standards Wise Australia Pty Ltd, the company has built a bench of 75+ qualified consultants, offices in Sydney, North Adelaide and London, and a portfolio of government-level engagements (most prominently the development of national standards for India's seniors living and care services launched in 2022). Recent product launches in 2025 (Support at Home Navigation, Expert Taskforce, formalised Progress Note Monitoring) position the firm around the Australian aged care reform cycle and the 1 July 2025 Support at Home program restructure.

Name

Standards Wise

Legal name

Standards Wise Australia Pty Ltd

Website

https://standardswise.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Standards Wise is an Australian consultancy that helps aged care, healthcare, disability and senior living providers meet regulatory compliance through expert consulting, a trademarked Compliance Management Guarantee, a subscription policies library, and the DreamsEdge falls-prevention platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aged Care Compliance Consulting

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Quality Monitoring, Advocacy & Ongoing Care Plan Review (HSABAIAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Standards Development & Publishing (SDOs, Technical Standards) (MPAJACAB), International Standards Development & Standardization Bodies (BPADANAA), Compliance, Reporting & Regulatory Administration (ERISA/ACA/No Surprises) (HLAEALAJ)

Keywords

• Aged care consulting
• Compliance management services
• Healthcare accreditation support
• NDIS disability services
• Falls prevention technology

Headquarters

HQ city

All cities, All states

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Expert consultant deployment including taskforces (2-5 consultants for 3-6 months), nurse advisory placements, and specialist clinical consulting. Covers auditing, clinical governance, compliance, interim management, and risk services.
2. Compliance Management Guarantee: Annual fee-based service providing ongoing compliance monitoring, evaluation and improvement support. If client fails compliance, Standards Wise manages the return-to-compliance plan at no additional cost.
3. Policies, Procedures & Audits Subscription: Monthly subscription access to online library of 300+ policies and procedures with quarterly updates. Two tiers: Basic ($500/month) and Advanced ($1,000/month), both with 12-month minimum commitment.
4. Standards Wise Talent Services: Workforce solution combining expertise in aged care quality, compliance and workforce capability with recruitment solutions. Includes executive staff placements, short/long term staffing.
5. DreamsEdge Technology Solutions: Falls prevention and real-time monitoring technology with clinical oversight and compliance guidelines. Includes pressure area care management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Standards Wise provides expert consulting, compliance management, and technology-enabled solutions for aged care, healthcare, disability, and senior living organisations. Core offerings include the Compliance Management Guarantee, DreamsEdge falls management technology, deployment of expert taskforces, and a subscription-based online library of 300+ policies and procedures. The company operates across Australia and internationally through Standards Wise International partnerships.

Product overview

Standards Wise is a consultancy offering a portfolio of advisory services, technology-enabled solutions, and subscription-based resources for the aged care, healthcare, disability, and senior living sectors. The core offering centers on the Compliance Management Guarantee service, complemented by the DreamsEdge Falls Management Solutions technology platform for real-time monitoring. The company provides consulting services through expert nurse advisors and talent placement, maintains a subscription Policies, Procedures & Audits Online Library with 300+ resources, and offers specialist taskforce and progress monitoring services. International operations are conducted through Standards Wise International and CW ACT sub-brands. The portfolio is designed for organisations navigating regulatory compliance, workforce challenges, and sector-wide reforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DreamsEdge: World class falls and pressure care prevention and management with expert clinical and compliance oversight
• CW ACT (Commonwealth Ageing with Creativity and Technology)

Products and services

• Compliance Management Guarantee A comprehensive compliance management service that helps aged care organisations stay aligned with Strengthened Aged Care Standards through expert guidance, monitoring, evaluation, and support for return-to-compliance planning. Targeted at aged care providers seeking guaranteed compliance outcomes.
• DreamsEdge Falls Management Solutions World-class falls and pressure care prevention and management technology solution with real-time monitoring capabilities, clinical oversight, and compliance guidelines. Integrates into care workflows for aged care organisations.
• Expert Advice for Aged Care

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple organisations returned to compliance through Standards Wise support
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CommonAge (Commonwealth Association for Ageing)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Strong collaborative partnership since CommonAge's founding in Australia in 2013. This partnership has facilitated growth across 56 Commonwealth countries. Includes groundbreaking project to develop national Standards for Seniors Living and Care Services for the Government of India (launched 2022), production of first-ever Dementia in the Commonwealth report (2024), and Commonwealth Roadmap for Ageing Well launched at Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa (October 2024). Both organisations share commitment to supporting citizens to age well.
• Standards Wise InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organisation providing international knowledge, diverse experience and practices informed by different health and service systems. Works on Healthy Ageing Plans across the life course for countries throughout the world through Global Health and Wellbeing: Intelligence, Standards, and Solutions at Scale.
• CW ACT (Commonwealth Ageing with Creativity and Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovative 'Challenge Fund' for high impact initiatives at scale to promote healthy ageing in 110+ countries across the world, including 56 Commonwealth nations. Focuses on innovation, investment and international collaboration for healthy ageing.
• DreamsEdge Technology SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationStandards Wise provides clinical oversight and compliance guidelines for DreamsEdge Technology Solutions. DreamsEdge is key technology for falls prevention and real-time monitoring with pressure area care capabilities. Helps organisations stay aligned with Strengthened Aged Care Standards.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA): Industry peak body representing aged care providers in Australia, offering policy, advocacy, and member services. Comparable as a stakeholder organization shaping the same regulatory and standards environment that drives Standards Wise's demand.

Emerging players

• Hayylo: Australian aged care and community services software platform focused on client engagement, rostering, and operational workflows. Comparable as a younger SaaS competitor addressing adjacent compliance and operational challenges in the same customer base.
• The Global Centre for Modern Ageing: Australian not-for-profit focused on ageing innovation, research, and design. Comparable as a thought-leadership and advisory organization operating in the same ageing sector with overlapping international collaboration focus.

Direct peers

• Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS): Australia's leading healthcare accreditation and standards body, providing accreditation, certification, and standards development services to hospitals, aged care, and human services providers. Directly comparable as Standards Wise's most established competitor in aged care standards and accreditation support.
• AlayaCare: Cloud-based home care software platform serving aged care, disability, and community care providers with scheduling, clinical documentation, and compliance workflows. Comparable as a tech-enabled platform competing for similar compliance and care management budgets.
• StewartBrown: Specialist chartered accounting and advisory firm focused on the aged care and not-for-profit sectors in Australia, providing financial, compliance, and operational advisory. Comparable as another niche specialist consultancy serving the same aged care provider buyer.
• Tunstall Healthcare: Provider of telecare, telehealth, and falls management technology for aged care and disability providers. Directly comparable to DreamsEdge in falls prevention and real-time monitoring technology for the same end customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte Australia (Healthcare): Global consulting firm with a substantial Australian healthcare and human services practice advising providers on compliance, reform, and operations. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose aged care compliance work overlaps with Standards Wise's consulting services.
• KPMG Australia (Healthcare & Aged Care): Big Four firm offering healthcare and aged care advisory, risk, and compliance services across Australia. Comparable as a larger incumbent that competes for enterprise aged care mandates where Standards Wise also plays.

Regional players

• HammondCare: Major Australian independent aged and health care provider operating residential, home, and dementia care services with internal expertise in clinical governance and standards. Comparable as a fellow Australian-aged-care-specialist organization with overlapping regulatory expertise.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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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