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Someone to talk to, every day.

Aria is an AI companion who phones your mum, dad or grandparent at a time that suits them, for a warm, unhurried chat that picks up where the last one left off. It works on the phone they already have, with nothing to install or learn.

See how it works Meet Aria
  • Any landline or mobile
  • No apps or internet needed
  • Family updates, with their permission

The simplest technology is the one they already trust.

Any phone will do

Landline or mobile, old or new. If it can take a call, it works with Calling.Care.

Nothing to set up

No apps, screens, passwords or Wi-Fi at their end. Just a familiar ring and a friendly voice.

Real conversation

Not a recording or a menu. Aria listens, responds and remembers, so every call feels personal.

How it works

Getting started is simple, and nothing changes at their end except a phone call to look forward to.

  1. Tell us about them

    Share their name, the best times to call and what they love to talk about, from family and footy to gardening and the old days.

  2. Aria calls at the agreed time

    The phone rings, Aria says hello, and they chat for as long as they like. They can ring Aria back whenever they fancy a natter.

  3. Each call builds on the last

    Aria remembers names, plans and stories, so conversations feel personal and never scripted.

  4. Family stays in the loop

    With their permission, the people they choose receive a short update after each call.

Meet Aria, a companion who is never in a hurry.

Aria is an AI companion designed for warm, natural conversation over the phone. She lets people finish their thoughts, speaks clearly at a comfortable pace and is happy to go over things twice.

  • She remembers the grandkids’ names, last week’s appointment and the stories worth hearing again.
  • She follows their lead, whether that’s the cricket, a favourite recipe or a memory from 1962.
  • She waits through pauses and handles interruptions gracefully, the way a good listener does.
  • She is open about what she is: an AI companion, not a person, a nurse or a doctor.
On a call with Aria

AriaMorning, Margaret, it’s Aria. Did the grandkids make it over on Sunday?

MargaretThey did! Josh lost his first tooth at the lunch table.

AriaWhat a milestone. Is that the one he’d been wiggling all week?

MargaretThe very same. Wait till you hear what the tooth fairy left him.

An illustrative conversation.

Example update. Names are illustrative.

Stay close, even on the days you can’t ring.

Life gets busy. Calling.Care makes sure someone checks in every day and, with their permission, lets you know how it went.

  • A short update after each call, shared only with the people they choose.
  • Topics for Aria to bring up, like a birthday or an upcoming visit.
  • Call times you can change, pause or stop whenever you need to.

Built with care, from the first ring.

Private by default

Personal details and call notes are kept secure, never sold, and only shared with the people they choose.

Always their choice

We only call people who have agreed to hear from Aria. They can pause or stop calls at any time, simply by saying so.

Made for real phone calls

Aria is built for ordinary phone lines. She waits through pauses, copes with interruptions and speaks at a comfortable pace.

Not an emergency service

Aria doesn’t give medical advice or monitor for emergencies. If someone needs urgent help, call Triple Zero (000), or your local emergency number.

Registrations are paused during our private beta.

We’re working closely with a small group of families to get every detail right before we open more widely.

If you’d like to hear when registrations reopen, or you’d like to talk about partnering with us, we’d love to hear from you.

Email hello@calling.care
Register a loved one

Registrations are paused during the private beta.

Questions, answered.

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Email hello@calling.care and we’ll get back to you.

Who is Calling.Care for?

Older people who would enjoy regular, friendly conversation, especially those who live alone, and the families who want to know they’re keeping well.

Does Aria call them, or do they call Aria?

Both. Aria can call at the times that suit them, and they can ring Aria whenever they feel like a chat.

Do they need a smartphone or the internet?

No. Calling.Care works with any landline or mobile phone. There is nothing to download or set up at their end.

Is Aria a real person?

No. Aria is an AI companion. She is designed to be warm and natural to talk to, and she is always open about being an AI.

Can calls be paused or stopped?

Yes, at any time. They can simply tell Aria, or you can contact us and we’ll take care of it.

Is Calling.Care a medical or emergency service?

No. Aria doesn’t give medical advice or monitor for emergencies. If someone needs urgent help, call Triple Zero (000) in Australia, or your local emergency number.

Where is Calling.Care available?

We’re in private beta in Australia, with the United Kingdom and United States to follow.

What will it cost?

We’ll publish pricing before registrations reopen.

How is personal information handled?

Carefully. We only collect what we need to provide the service, we never sell personal information, and you can ask us to delete it at any time. Read our privacy policy for the details.