06/06/2026
A new government emergency alert system is being tested in the ACT area at 10.30am on Wednesday 10 June (next week). The alert will be sent to some devices in the ACT and may cause a loud noise and vibrate even when devices are on silent or Do Not Disturb.
These alerts may expose the location or existence of safe phones or devices that form part of a safety plan for victim-survivors of family violence.
If you have a device you need to keep yourself safe, and receiving the alert may put your safety at risk, you can:
- Turn off your device or put it on airplane mode at least one hour before the test, and
- Keep your device off for 24 hours, as the alert could still be received if the phone is switched back on within that timeframe.
More information is available on the AusAlert website and at this page: https://www.ausalert.gov.au/community-resources/staying-safe-ausalert
If you need support for safety planning, please contact the DVCS 24/7 Crisis Intervention phone line on 02 62 800 900.
Please share this information with friends or family members who may need it.