About Personal Safety

Your voice when it matters most.

Not all threats are digital. In uncertain or unsafe situations, drawing attention quickly can make all the difference. That’s why Skimguard includes personal safety alongside its digital protection range — because security isn’t just about data, it’s about people.

Everyday Risks

  • Walking home late at night
  • Children travelling to and from school
  • Seniors living independently
  • Travellers navigating unfamiliar places
  • Medical emergencies, falls, or sudden accidents

In all of these scenarios, the biggest deterrent to attackers or predators is the risk of being caught. Studies confirm that loud noise is one of the most effective ways to disrupt and deter threats.

How Skimguard Protects

The Skimguard Personal Alarm is designed as a simple, effective tool for all ages:

  • 120-decibel siren — piercing alarm to draw attention instantly.
  • Dual activation — push-button for quick bursts or pull-pin for continuous sound.
  • LED flashlight — for visibility in dark or emergency situations.
  • Compact and discreet — attaches easily to keys, bags, belts, or backpacks.
  • Safe for all ages — lightweight and reliable without accidental triggers.

Who Benefits Most

  • Women — a discreet but powerful deterrent when walking alone or commuting.
  • Children — attached to school backpacks, giving kids a quick safety tool.
  • Seniors — easy to use in case of falls, illness, or emergencies at home.
  • Travellers — portable reassurance in crowded or unfamiliar environments.

Why Choose Skimguard for Personal Safety?

✅ 120 dB alarm proven to deter threats
✅ Built-in LED flashlight for added utility
✅ Compact, lightweight, and easy to carry
✅ Simple, safe design for all ages
✅ Part of the trusted Skimguard protection family

👉 Skimguard solutions: For personal safety, carry the Personal Alarm on keys, bags, or backpacks. Pair it with the Key Guard for car fob security and the Travel Traka for smart tracking of your essentials when away from home.

Everyday Peace of Mind

From children to seniors, commuters to travellers, Skimguard Personal Alarms provide instant protection when you need it most. Because true security means protecting both your identity and your safety.

Or visit our Blog for advice, safety tips, and stories from people using Skimguard for everyday protection.

  • Pull out alarm (continuous sound)
  • 120 decibel
  • LED flashlight
Skim Guard Personal Alarm
  • Key ring holder
  • Press button alarm ( finger touch sound control)
  • Compact design
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Skim Guard Personal Alarm

Safety for Women

Women can use the Skim Guard Personal Alarm as a crime deterrent, protecting themselves from attackers.

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Violence prevelence
1 in 3 women

Safety for Children

Kids are protected as they walk to school by keeping the Skim Guard Personal Alarm key chain on their backpack.

Stranger danger

Stranger danger is something we all take seriously when educating young children. The danger can occur anywhere, anytime. Whilst we take every step we can to educate children and youngsters about stranger danger, the nature of predators and predatory danger and the ways to be self protective, there is just so much one can do. Typically child predators dress in friendly clothing, appear nice and friendly when approaching children and entice children with treats and offers.

At Skim Guard, whilst we cannot educate your child, we can assist in physically protecting them from strangers. We recommend all parents add a Skim Guard personal alarm to school backpacks and another to any key ring a child or student may carry from day to day. We recommend discussing the advantages with your local Parents and Citizens groups ( P& C associations ) for across the school use.

The alarm cannot trigger accidentally, however activation is instant on fear or danger and the 120 decibel alarm continues until stopped. Its lightweight, compact and includes a bright LED light for darkness.

FACT: The biggest fear a predator or attacker dreads is the risk of getting caught Studies prove that noise is in the top 2 deterrents that will cause predators to take flight.

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[ Article: Safety 4 Kids ]

Safety for the Elderly

Seniors can alert neighbours and people around them in emergency situations such as heart attacks, falls and injuries.

In an emergency

Skim Guard Personal Alarm offers instant invaluable peace of mind as well. As violence and theft crime rates soar targeting Australia’s most vulnerable, our elderly, Skim Guard Personal Alarms piercing 120 decibel alarm delivers that sense of security to those who find themselves under physical threats and duress.

Crime statistics all point to noise being the most common deterrent when it comes to stranger danger. Skim Guard Personal Alarm answers the call - its quick and easy trigger mechanism ensures activation each and every time when required.