We’re here to move assistive care forward

We’re rethinking assistive care with practical, human-centred design. Because care better isn’t just possible, it’s overdue.

Close-up of Behn® remote used to control automated, smooth and supported glide transfer from bed to chair

Close-up of Behn® assistive transfer chair showing ergonomic backrests and head support in docked position

About us

Rethinking assistive care one carer at a time

We’re an Australian team of engineers, innovators and carers with a shared mission: to rethink assistive care for real life — designing smart, human-centred solutions that ease the load for carers and protect the dignity, comfort and independence of the people they support.

Across Australia, many people live with disability, and at least one in four adults manage chronic health conditions — often more as they age. We believe people should have the option to stay in their homes longer, with support that fits their life, not the other way around.

Behn® is built to meet the real challenges of care at home — combining sleep, showering, toileting and transfers in one connected system. It’s how we help simplify daily routines, reduce equipment clutter, and support safe, more independent living.

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home-grown innovation

Built in South Australia

Our background in defence, automotive, and precision manufacturing shapes everything we do. We’ve channelled that expertise into building assistive technology that’s practical, robust, and made to scale.

Each Behn® solution is designed, developed, and manufactured in Adelaide using our Australian supply chain, including steel and aluminium. Tested in real-world care environments. Patented, proven, and made for everyday life.
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Designed and assembled in Adelaide

Designed to meet Australian medical equipment standards

Refined through hands-on trials with carers and clinicians

Triple ISO Certified Manufacturing Practices

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Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods

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Our Partners

As a South Australian-made product, Behn proudly supports the Buy SA. For SA. initiative—championing local innovation, creating jobs, and strengthening our state’s economy. Built right here in SA, our all-in-one care solution is designed and manufactured locally to reduce freight, lower emissions, and ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.

We’re also an official partner of Occupational Therapy Australia, working alongside OT professionals to support safe, more independent care. Together, we’re championing better outcomes for clients and carers through collaboration, innovation, and shared values.

This project is supported by Aged Care Research & Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA), funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.

More than a product
— a new way to care

See how our four-step solution makes transfers safer, simpler, and more dignified for carers and clients or loved ones alike.

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The Team

The people behind Behn®

We’re a small, hands-on team with decades of experience across engineering, manufacturing, and aged care. What brings us together? A shared belief that assistive care can be better: built for the way people actually live.

Alan Royce

Executive Director

Alan brings a unique blend of strategic business leadership and a personal commitment to improving aged care. With over 18 years as a business consultant through Cove Consultants, and previous experience leading national operations for Weber barbecues as Group General Manager of R. McDonald Co., he’s held senior roles across transport, consumer goods, and engineering, both in Australia and abroad. Alan has long held a personal interest in the challenges of ageing and care at home, and he’s passionate about creating solutions that offer real support to carers and families alike.

Brenton Matters

MBT, Engineering Director

Brenton has spent his career solving complex problems in some of Australia’s most demanding industries. With over 45 years in mechanical and systems engineering, he co-founded Central Diesel (now CD Power) and led it as Managing Director for 25 years. At Behn®, he brings that same depth of knowledge and hands-on thinking to every detail of the product, leading the design and refinement of our transfer system and shower chair. For Brenton, it's not just about innovation, it's about building equipment that’s reliable, safe, and genuinely easier for people to use at home.

Robert Brighton

Director

Rob is a lifelong builder and problem-solver, with nearly 30 years of experience in industrial sales and service. As co-founder of CNC Machinery Sales Australia, he helped grow the business into a trusted national partner for the manufacturing industry. Rob has supported the Behn mission from day one, drawn to the opportunity to make a real difference in aged and disability care. He brings practical business acumen, a deep respect for engineering excellence, and a strong belief that care at home can (and should) be done better.

Des Caulfield

Director

Des is a highly experienced advisor with over 40 years in the accounting profession, working closely with family and privately owned businesses across a wide range of industries. He has supported clients through succession planning, tax strategy, and major business transitions, always bringing a calm, practical perspective. Des aligns strongly with Behn’s mission to improve aged and disability care. He brings strategic insight, a strong focus on relationships, and a deep belief in supporting families with smarter, more dignified care at home.

We’re here to move assistive care forward

Rethinking assistive care one carer at a time