Living Alone in Sydney? Stay Safe with Daily Check-ins
Sydney's high cost of living means more people live alone than ever. A free daily check-in keeps your family informed — across the city or across the country.
Free forever • No credit card • iOS & Android
The Problem
Sound familiar? You're not alone.
Worrying about an aging parent living alone in Sydney
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
- Sydney has over 350,000 single-person households — growing every year
- High cost of living means many young professionals and seniors live solo
- Bush fire season and extreme heat events make daily check-ins essential for safety
- Free on iOS and Android — no subscription, no hardware 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 Sydney apartment.
In a city this large, neighbours may not notice if something's wrong for days. A daily check-in ensures someone is alerted within hours.
My mum lives alone in the suburbs.
She checks in once daily with one tap, and the free check-in reminds her if she's late. On the Family plan, you get escalating alerts if she misses it. Works perfectly for seniors who want independence.
I'm a UNSW student living alone in Kensington.
Set a parent as your contact. One daily tap gives them peace of mind without constant calls.
Is this free?
The daily check-in and reminders to you are free forever, with no hidden subscription. Family alerting on a missed check-in is part of the Family plan.
Does daylight saving affect it?
The app automatically adjusts for AEST/AEDT transitions. No settings to change.
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Download I'm Alive today and give yourself and your loved ones peace of mind. It's completely free.
Free forever • No credit card required • iOS & Android
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