Living Alone in Melbourne? A Daily Check-in Keeps You Safe
Melbourne's growing solo population needs a simple safety net. One tap a day confirms you're okay — and on the Family plan your family is alerted if you're not.
Free forever • No credit card • iOS & Android
The Problem
Sound familiar? You're not alone.
Worrying about an aging parent living alone in Melbourne
Daily phone calls are hard to schedule across busy lives
No reliable way to know something's wrong without constant checking
How I'm Alive Solves This
A simple solution that actually works.
One-tap daily check-in takes seconds from their routine
You're notified the moment they miss a check-in — not before
No pendant, no hardware, no GPS tracking — location only in a real emergency, auto-deleted in 72 hours
Why This Works for You
- Melbourne has one of the highest rates of single-person households in Australia
- Large student population at University of Melbourne, Monash, and RMIT living independently
- Unpredictable weather — from 40°C heatwaves to winter storms — makes daily check-ins sensible
- Free on iOS and Android — no subscription needed
How It Works
Three simple steps.
Set Your Time
Choose when to check in each day
Tap I'm Okay
One tap confirms you're safe
Auto-Alert
Miss a check-in? Contact is notified
Features
One-Tap Check-In
Large, easy button - done in seconds
Customizable Schedule
Set your perfect check-in time
Smart Alerts (Family plan)
Escalating notifications to your contacts if you miss a check-in
Check-In Notes
Add context like 'Going hiking today'
History Tracking
See all your past check-ins
Free to Start
Daily self check-in and reminders are always free; add the Family plan for contact alerting
Frequently Asked Questions
I live alone in a Melbourne share house that's emptied out.
Even in shared houses, housemates travel or move out. A daily check-in ensures someone always knows you're okay.
My dad lives alone in regional Victoria.
He checks in once daily, and the free check-in reminds him if he's late. On the Family plan, you get alerts if he misses it. Distance doesn't matter — the app works anywhere with signal.
I'm a Monash student far from home.
Set a parent as your contact. One tap daily replaces the daily call. They're only notified if you actually miss.
Is this free?
Yes — the daily check-in and reminders to you are free, with no ads. Family alerting on a missed check-in is part of the Family plan.
Melbourne heatwaves are dangerous for people living alone.
Extreme heat is a real risk, especially for elderly solo residents. On the Family plan, if heat prevents a check-in your family is alerted automatically.
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Free forever • No credit card required • iOS & Android
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