24/7 Monitored Safety Devices

What is the initiative? 
Our new project offers free, 24/7 monitored personal alarms to victim survivors of family violence through a 'loan library' system. In partnership with The Salvation Army, Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault (GCASA) and WRISC Family Violence Support Inc we safely distribute these alarms to their clients in need.

Once a client no longer requires the alarm, the device will be wiped of all data and made available for the next person in need.The fear and anxiety of feeling alone and vulnerable in a dangerous situation is unbearable. Leaving a toxic relationship is one of the most dangerous times. By providing these devices, we aim to ease some of that fear, offering individuals the reassurance that help is always available with just the push of a silent duress button.

If Sam had had access to one of these alarms, we truly believe that things might have turned out differently. That’s why we are asking for your support in making this crucial initiative a reality for those who need it most. Your help will make a direct and lasting impact in the lives of those at risk.

How do the alarms work? 

These personal safety devices are designed to be discreet and can be worn comfortably on the body, providing a vital lifeline for those who feel at risk. If the wearer feels in danger, they can activate the alarm with the press of a silent button. Once activated, the security company is immediately alerted, and the device vibrates silently to reassure the wearer that someone is listening in to their environment.

The security company then contacts the relevant authorities, already equipped with the wearer’s exact location through two separate GPS trackers. Any audio captured during the incident is recorded and can be used as admissible evidence in court. If the alarm is triggered by accident, the wearer will receive a phone call to confirm their safety, if the phone call goes unanswered, a welfare check will be requested to their location.

This system provides peace of mind, knowing that help is not only available at the touch of a button, but that it is discreet, immediate, and supported by the necessary infrastructure to act quickly and effectively.

Where are they available?

The personal alarms are currently being offered for free in several key areas, including the Bass Coast, La Trobe Valley, Bayside Peninsula, and the Central Victorian Highlands, covering a wide geographic area to support individuals and families in need. Please see our map for the full list of areas we currently service, and reach out if you are able to help expand our reach.

Our dream is to expand this project to eventually make it available nation-wide, ensuring that no matter where someone is, they have access to the support and safety they deserve.

As a psychologist, Sam Fraser was deeply passionate about making life easier for those experiencing family violence. Her commitment to supporting and empowering those in need lives on through initiatives like this one. If you share that passion and are interested in getting involved, we would love to hear from you. Together, we can continue Sam’s legacy of care, compassion, and change.

Where are they available?

The personal alarms are currently being offered for free in several key areas, including the Bass Coast, La Trobe Valley, Bayside Peninsula, and the Central Victorian Highlands, covering a wide geographic area to support individuals and families in need. Please see our map for the full list of areas we currently service, and reach out if you are able to help expand our reach.

Our dream is to expand this project to eventually make it available nation-wide, ensuring that no matter where someone is, they have access to the support and safety they deserve.

As a psychologist, Sam Fraser was deeply passionate about making life easier for those experiencing family violence. Her commitment to supporting and empowering those in need lives on through initiatives like this one. If you share that passion and are interested in getting involved, we would love to hear from you. Together, we can continue Sam’s legacy of care, compassion, and change.