SYDNEY, January 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cerebral Palsy Alliance, the University of Sydney and CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, have commissioned Miroma Project Factory to deliver a revolutionary mobile app that helps people with cerebral palsy (CP), their carers and clinicians understand and navigate evidence-based treatments with confidence.
Developed as part of the national TRANSMIT (Translation Strategy Improving Function) project, cpThrive transforms decades of research into an easy-to-use “traffic light” guide, helping people with lived experience of CP quickly identify therapies tailored to individual priorities and needs. The app could not have been developed without the support of our incredible research partners with lived experience, Children’s Health Queensland and the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network.
cpThrive is an accessible, personalized and user-friendly tool designed through an extensive co-design process with people living with CP, clinicians, researchers and policy experts. The app aims to improve functional outcomes and inform access to proven therapies across Australia.
The cpThrive app contains over 130 medical, paramedical and other treatments. Short videos, collected from across Australia and the world, demonstrate real-life examples of therapy. The app is based on the globally recognized work of Professor Iona Novak, Dr Michelle Jackman, Dr Dana Bradford, Professor Nadia Badawi, Dr Cathy Morgan, Professor Leanne Sakzewski, Professor Roslyn Boyd, Professor Michael Fahey and Dr Maria Mc Namara, in collaboration with the Cerebral Palsy Alliance research team and other partners.
“This app is an important step in bridging the gap between research and real-world care. Evidence doesn’t help if it remains in academic articles. cpThrive ensures that what we know works is actually used by those who need it most.” said Professor Iona Novak.
The app aims to bridge the gap between therapies that we know work and those that are being implemented. Currently, only 55% of people receive effective treatment, while 43% receive treatments that may be ineffective or even harmful. cpThrive intends to change that.
Miroma Project Factory designed and developed cpThrive securely as a Flutter-based mobile app with a strong back-end and user-centric experience. The app is part of a five-year national research program funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and supported by the National Disability Insurance Agency and leading CP researchers from the University of Sydney, CSIRO and the University of Queensland.
cpThrive will launch in Australia soon and will continue to evolve based on user feedback and ongoing research findings.
The app will also help researchers understand how access to reliable, evidence-based information will benefit families.
Main features of the cpThrive app
- Tailored app experiences for people with CP and their caregivers.
- Save your favorite therapies, get real-time feedback, and view treatment options based on your personal priorities.
- Built-in accessibility features such as large text and screen reader compatibility.
- Simple participation process for the national research study.
- Easy updating and reporting tools for researchers.
- Secure data storage that meets national search and privacy standards.
Call for families to register!
Six hundred families are needed to download the app, register their details and start using it, providing feedback via a short survey every three months. Feedback from people with lived experience will be used to capture positive and negative feedback so that designers and researchers can review and update the app.
By bringing together decades of research into one convenient digital tool, the app bridges the gap between science and everyday life, helping families, caregivers and clinicians make safe, informed decisions that improve outcomes and quality of life.
About Miroma Project Factory (MPF)
MPF is a multi-award winning digital product and strategy studio delivering innovative digital solutions across web, platforms and systems. Specializing in purpose-driven technologies, MPF works at the intersection of strategy, design and engineering to create impactful digital products for organizations ready to lead. With deep healthcare expertise, MPF helps clients scale responsibly, communicate clearly, and build meaningful connections with their audiences. For more information, visit www.theprojectfactory.com.
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Media Inquiries Cerebral Palsy Alliance – Rebecca McCartney, rebecca.mccartney@cerebralpalsy.org.au
CSIRO Media Inquiries – Naomi Stekelenburg, Naomi.stekelenburg@csiro.au
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