A phone for kids to be kids.

You stay connected. They stay screen-free.

The walk home. A bike ride with friends. A little more independence.
Sidekick gives children aged 8 to 12 a simple way to call home, without the distractions of a smartphone.
For 21 days, 15 Australian families will be the first to experience Sidekick in everyday family life.

Apply for the pilot

A child on monkey bars at sunset, Sidekick on a red lanyard.
Sidekick clips to their bag, ready when they need to call you, ask for a lift or let you know they have arrived.
No apps. No games. No social media. Just connection when it matters. See how Sidekick works.
Dr Sara, a mum from Newcastle, with her two daughters who use Sidekick.

“My tween girls fly to Perth to see their dad, and I used to worry the whole time. With Sidekick, they can call me whenever they need to, I can call them too, and I know where they are without giving them a smartphone. The app also lets me see that their Sidekicks are charged, which gives me real peace of mind.”

Dr Sara, mum of two, Newcastle

Founding families receive

  • A Sidekick device for $79
  • A founding family subscription rate, locked in for life
  • A direct line to the founder throughout the pilot
  • An invitation to our private founding family group, where you help shape what we build next

What we ask

Use Sidekick as part of normal family life for 21 days, then share your feedback. Your experience shapes Sidekick for the thousands of families who’ll come after you.
We are looking for families with a child aged 8 to 12 who is ready for a little more independence.
Only 15 places available.

Give them more freedom, without giving them a smartphone.

Start here by telling us more about your family.