Personal Alarms Overview
Explore our personal alarm solutions and find the right solution for your individual needs.
Home Alarm
A simple, cost-effective alarm for use around the home and garden. Includes a showerproof, non-charging pendant.
Optional fall detection pendant available.
Optional fall detection pendant available.
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Mobile Alarm
Portable alarm with fall detection, GPS and two-way audio. Works almost anywhere in Australia on the 4G network.
Available in a bundle with the Home Alarm for safety wherever you go.
Available in a bundle with the Home Alarm for safety wherever you go.
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Solo Connect
A stylish personal alarm on the Samsung Galaxy Watch. Includes fall detection, GPS, two-way audio and wellness apps.
Works almost anywhere in Australia on the 4G network.
Works almost anywhere in Australia on the 4G network.
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features & benefits
Compare our personal alarms
Home Alarm
Mobile Alarm
Solo Connect
24/7 monitoring
Works around the home and garden
Works away from home
Falls detection
GPS emergency location
Only works around the home
2-way voice communication
Water resistance
Showerproof (rating IP67)
Water resistant (rating IP55)
Showerproof (rating IP68)
Battery life
2+ years
24+ hours
12+ hours
SIM card and all call charges included
Wellness apps
Pricing
Home Alarm + standard pendant: $0
Monthly service fee: $42
Optional falls pendant: $140
Monthly service fee: $42
Optional falls pendant: $140
Bundled with the Home Alarm.
Home Alarm: $0
Mobile Alarm: $385
Bundle monthly service fee: $55
Home Alarm: $0
Mobile Alarm: $385
Bundle monthly service fee: $55
Small Watch: $795
Large Watch: $825
Monthly service fee: $59
Large Watch: $825
Monthly service fee: $59
Home Alarm
4G alarm with 24/7 monitoring
Works around the home and garden
Falls detection pendant available
Two-way voice communication
Water resistance of IP67
2 Year Battery life
Standard pendant: $0
Fall detection pendant: $140
Monitoring: $42 per month
Fall detection pendant: $140
Monitoring: $42 per month
Mobile Alarm
4G alarm with 24/7 monitoring
Works around the home and garden
Portable for use away from home
Built in falls detection
GPS Location
Two-way voice communication
Water resistance of IP55
24hr Battery life
Device: $385
Monitoring: +$13 / month
Monitoring: +$13 / month
Solo Connect
4G alarm with 24/7 monitoring
Works around the home and garden
Portable for use away from home
Built in falls detection
GPS Location
Two-way voice communication
Water resistance of IP68
12hr Battery life
Health & wellness apps
Device: $795 up front
Monitoring: $59 / month
Monitoring: $59 / month
How to choose the right alarm?
The best alarm is the one you’ll actually use, so it’s important to choose a device that suits your needs and circumstances.
Here are a few things to consider:
Here are a few things to consider:
Capabilities
Physical and cognitive abilities, as well as factors like dexterity and impairments, can affect how easily you can use an alarm.
A simple device with minimal interaction, such as the Home Alarm, works best for some.
A simple device with minimal interaction, such as the Home Alarm, works best for some.
Tech confidence
The Solo Connect Watch is a popular option, but it’s not suitable for everyone.
It uses touchscreen technology and requires daily charging, so best for those who are comfortable using this type of device.
It uses touchscreen technology and requires daily charging, so best for those who are comfortable using this type of device.
Lifestyle
The alarm should easily fit into your regular activities and daily routines.
If you are mostly at home, the Home Alarm is a safe choice. If you spend time away from home, the Mobile Alarm or Solo Connect Watch are great options.
If you are mostly at home, the Home Alarm is a safe choice. If you spend time away from home, the Mobile Alarm or Solo Connect Watch are great options.
Risk of falls
If you have a history of falls or near misses, consider an alarm with fall detection.
Both the Mobile Alarm and Solo Connect Watch include built-in fall detection, while the Home Alarm offers an optional falls detection pendant.
Both the Mobile Alarm and Solo Connect Watch include built-in fall detection, while the Home Alarm offers an optional falls detection pendant.
funding
Funding options
MePACS is an Approved Provider for a range of government-funded programs. These programs help with the cost of the alarm and monitoring services, making it easier for eligible Australians to access our vital support and stay independent.
Support at Home
Our personal alarms and monitoring service can be funded through the Support at Home Program for eligible participants.
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NDIS
NDIS funding can be used for all MePACS personal alarms, including the Solo Connect, subject to individual participant plans and available funds.
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Personal Alert Victoria (PAV)
Funded by the Victorian Government, PAV funds the MePACS Home Alarm service for isolated, frail, older Victorians and younger Victorians living with disability who meet eligibility criteria.
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Personal Alert AssistanceSA (PAASA)
PAASA funds a selection of MePACS personal alarms to help older South Australians live independently and safely.
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Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)
In line with our commitment to consumer choice, CHSP participants are encouraged to contact us to discuss alternate ways to fund the right alarm for their needs.
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Additional products
Accessories & Options
Duress Alarm
Lone Worker
Duress Alarm
Work related violence and other emergency incidents can happen in any industry but predominantly occur when workers are alone.
Employers have a duty of care to protect lone workers who may be exposed to risk in their working environments.
The MePACS Duress Alarm is a compact wearable device that can be used to quickly and easily send an alert for help.
It is monitored 24/7 by our Australian emergency response centre, where trained operators are ready to assess the incident, provide support and take the appropriate actions swiftly.
Employers have a duty of care to protect lone workers who may be exposed to risk in their working environments.
The MePACS Duress Alarm is a compact wearable device that can be used to quickly and easily send an alert for help.
It is monitored 24/7 by our Australian emergency response centre, where trained operators are ready to assess the incident, provide support and take the appropriate actions swiftly.
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