Get Home Safe

24/07/2026

While most of us are asleep, security officers are out there keeping our communities, workplaces, and people safe. 🔦

Night shifts, weekends, holidays, they don't clock off when the rest of us do. And they often do it alone, in the dark, out of sight.

This International Security Officers' Day, we're saying a big thank you to every officer who puts in the thankless hours.

At GetHomeSafe, we help security teams stay connected and protected, with automated check-ins, real-time location, SOS alerts, and more.

👉 Find out more at www.gethomesafe.com

16/07/2026

Satellite-to-mobile is a once-in-a-generation shift, and it's happening right now.

For years, remote workers beyond cell coverage either went dark or carried expensive, clunky satellite devices that were often a hassle for workers. That's over. The phone your team already carries can now connect directly to satellites when cell service drops out.

Check-ins, alerts, HomeSafe notifications, getting through from places that used to mean radio silence. And when satellite data is limited, GetHomeSafe's SMS fallback makes sure those critical safety messages are still delivered.

New Zealand has been at the forefront of this technology while rollouts across Australia, the US, Canada, Europe and beyond continue to pick up pace. We understand how this works in real conditions, not just in theory.

GetHomeSafe is proud to be leading the way with One NZ and Spark NZ for customers with compatible devices and plans.

The coverage gap is closing. Fast.

Want to learn how satellite-to-mobile can work for your team? Learn more, link in the comments.

09/07/2026

Mānawatia a Matariki!

As the stars of Matariki rise, we're reminded of what this time is really about: Matariki Hunga Nui, remembering those we've lost since the last rising of Matariki; Matariki Ahunga Nui, celebrating the present and gathering together to give thanks for what we have; and Matariki Manako Nui, looking ahead to the promise of the new year.

Wherever this long weekend takes you, we hope you're spending it safely with whānau and friends, taking the time to pause and reconnect.

For those still on the clock this weekend: take care out there. Whether you're working alone, in a remote location, or travelling, small, regular check-ins can make all the difference.

— The GetHomeSafe team

09/07/2026

A missed check-in doesn't always mean something's gone wrong.

But if no one's actively watching for it, hours can pass before anyone realises.

For healthcare and community workers doing home visits, often alone, often after hours, often in rural areas, that silence is the single most common early warning sign that a visit hasn't gone to plan.

GetHomeSafe offers configurable risk assessments and profiles across low, dynamic, and high risk visits, so the safety response scales with the actual risk of the visit, not a one-size-fits-all check-in.

We looked at why most safety processes miss it, and what actually catches it.

Link in comments 👇

01/07/2026

Not all lone worker apps are built the same, and the gaps usually don't show up until something goes wrong.

Before you choose your next safety solution, here are 5 questions worth asking 👇

→ Is it one unified platform?
→ Does it work where the cell towers don't?
→ Is it actually easy to use?
→ Can it flex to each task's risk?
→ Does it escalate when no one responds?

The full checklist is free to download in the comments, every question to ask before you commit.



Images are AI generated.

19/06/2026

What an amazing couple of days! 🙌 The GetHomeSafe team headed to Queenstown earlier this week for our 2026 team retreat, most of us drove from Dunedin, with a few flying in from Christchurch and Auckland.

We started with a lovely team lunch at Sunfire on the waterfront, then it was game on for the "GetHomeSafe Amazing Race" 🏁 Teams raced to complete tasks and unlock clues, and the creativity (and competitiveness 👀) was next level. Red team even got the power to hand out a roadblock... sorry Blue team!

Green team finished fastest, but Yellow team took the overall trophy, their 88cm pasta-and-marshmallow tower was a sight to behold 🍝 (cheers, Boyd). We celebrated with dinner at White & Wong's to close out Day 1.

Day 2 brought a team meeting full of exciting plans for the year ahead, and one last lunch in Frankton before we all hit the road home. Well fed, and excited for what's next! 🚀

12/06/2026

Someone on your team worked alone today. Would you know if something went wrong?

If your people drive between jobs, visit clients alone, or lock up after hours, that's lone working. And the risk isn't that something's more likely to go wrong. It's that when it does, no one's there.

Swipe through to see if it applies to your team 👉

Read the full lone working guide and grab our free remote & lone worker safety checklist: Link in comments 👇

27/05/2026

Great news for Kiwi workers heading beyond the cell tower 🛰️

GetHomeSafe now works over Spark's satellite-to-mobile service, joining our existing support for One NZ. That means full safety functionality, check-ins, man-down alerts, journey plans, duress alerts and HomeSafe confirmations and more, works even when you're well off the grid.

Whether your team is on the farm, in the forestry block, out on conservation land or working remote infrastructure, there's no longer a reason to drop your safety processes when the cellular bars disappear.

No extra cost. No account changes. Just make sure you're on GetHomeSafe 4.27 or higher, with a compatible device and Spark plan.

Read the full announcement here 👇

GetHomeSafe now supports Spark's Starlink-powered satellite-to-mobile service, giving remote workers full safety functionality beyond cellular coverage.

25/05/2026

It's been a few days since Boyd and Hamish packed up Booth A33, and with a bit of time to process everything, we wanted to share some highlights from what was a fantastic couple of days in Melbourne. Check out a few snippets from the event below 👇

The conversations were the real standout. So many organisations across such a huge variety of industries shared the real challenges they're navigating around lone, remote and travelling worker safety. Every story was a reminder that this stuff matters, and that there's no one-size-fits-all answer, which is exactly why we built GetHomeSafe the way we did. One app, multiple solutions.

The buzz around Satellite to Mobile. The feedback was incredible, and there's real excitement about how this is going to be a game-changer for keeping people safe in areas where traditional connectivity just doesn't reach. Watch this space 🛰️

Reconnecting with existing customers and partners who stopped by to say hi, and getting to meet so many of you in person for the first time. Putting faces to names never gets old.

Networking with the other amazing companies exhibiting. The WHS community is full of people genuinely passionate about keeping workers safe, and it's a privilege to be part of it.

And of course, Melbourne itself. What a city! ☕

The only regret? We were so busy at the booth that we didn't get to catch the speaker sessions, but there's always next time😄

Massive thanks to the Workplace Health & Safety Show team for putting on a fantastic event, and to every single person who stopped by Booth A33 to chat, demo, and share your stories. You're the reason we keep showing up.

Until next time, Melbourne 👋

20/05/2026

And just like that, Day 1 at the Melbourne Workplace Health and Safety Show is done! 🙌 Check out the photos below for a peek at the day in action👇

Hamish and Boyd barely had a moment to sit down, between live demos of the GetHomeSafe system, answering questions, and hearing the real-world safety challenges so many of you are navigating with your lone, remote and travelling workers. Hamish even got pulled aside for an interview by the WHS Show team. The stories shared at Booth A33 today were a great reminder of why we do what we do!

There's something pretty special about watching someone's face light up mid-demo when they realise "oh, this would actually solve that problem we've been wrestling with for months." That happened more times than we could count today!

Massive thanks to everyone who stopped by Booth A33, your questions, stories, and challenges are exactly why we love showing up to events like this.

Round 2 kicks off tomorrow at 9am and runs through to 4pm. If you missed us today, come find us, bring your toughest lone worker safety puzzles, and let's see what we can do. One app, multiple solutions.

See you there! 👋