Older iPhones on Telstra and Triple Zero: What the new warning means for your safety

APERS January 29, 2026

Please be aware: ABC News is reporting that Telstra has identified a problem affecting some older iPhone models that recently installed certain Apple software updates. Those phones are unable to connect to Telstra’s mobile network at all…

What the Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation) Bill 2025 could mean for personal alarms

APERS December 4, 2025

On 27 November 2025, the Government introduced the Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation) Bill to the House of Representatives. This could potentially be some good news for people in remote areas.

Improving Reliability When You Need to Call Triple Zero: In Light of the Recent Tragedy involving a Samsung Mobile Phone

APERS November 18, 2025

TPG Telecom has confirmed that a person in Sydney has died recently after their Samsung phone could not connect to 000. This blog post shares other more reliable ways to be able to contact Triple Zero in an emergency.

Michael Caton’s Plea about Australia’s Falls Epidemic

APERS November 12, 2025

As reported by 7NEWS in October 2025, beloved actor Michael Caton has joined a national falls prevention alliance to call for government action on Australia’s “falls epidemic,” which he says kills more people than road accidents.

Emergency Response System Monitoring Ensuring Your Safety

APERS August 10, 2018

This blog post has been updated November 5th, 2025. When you have a Personal Emergency Response System, one of the most important aspects of your safety is the quality of the team monitoring it, which is why APERS has a specially trained Care Team for this exact task. Fast Response