A recent and deeply saddening story out of Sydney has left many asking the same difficult question: How can something like this still happen?
According to a Guardian report, two men were found dead in a dilapidated Sydney home—potentially undiscovered for weeks, despite having a roommate. Their deaths, while still under investigation, are a stark reminder of just how easily people can fall through the cracks. Even when we live close to others, that doesn’t always mean we’re truly connected or protected.
At Solo Alert, this story hits hard.
This is exactly the kind of tragedy our app was built to prevent.
What if they’d had Solo Alert?
Solo Alert is a simple, discreet check-in system for people living alone (or independently). It prompts you to check in twice a day. If you miss one, your nominated safety circle is alerted. That’s it. No tracking. No fuss. Just peace of mind—for you and for the people who care about you.
In cases like the one in Sydney, even a single missed check-in could have triggered an early welfare check. It might not have changed the outcome—but it might have. And sometimes, that might is everything.
Why we built Solo Alert
Solo Alert was born from grief. Two of our founder’s friends passed away—one was found days later, the other slipped into a coma alone. That helpless “what if” became the seed for something practical, protective and potentially life-saving.
We can’t stop death. But we can reduce the time it takes for someone to notice something’s wrong.
Let’s not wait weeks.
If you—or someone you love—lives alone, Solo Alert offers a simple layer of safety. It’s not about watching over your shoulder. It’s about making sure someone will know, sooner rather than later, if something’s not right.
The app will be in the App Store in late July 2025. Be one of the first to access this potentially life-saving technology. Join the waitlist now!
