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“Get in the kitchen and make me a sandwich”
If you are a woman and you spend time online, you’ve probably experienced online misogyny. It can be offensive and upsetting and you can be exposed to it on many online platforms. WESNET have created a handy tool to identify and manage this kind of abuse when you come across it.
National Listening Tour Report Available Now!
The results of WESNET’s 2018 study on frontline worker perceptions of technology facilitated abuse on survivors identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD). The study sought to better [...]
Is there spyware on my phone? – 2019 Update
One of our most popular posts ever was one we published back in August 2017 on mobile spyware. WESNET is pleased to announce we’ve completely updated and revised what we currently know about Mobile [...]
How To Take a Screenshot
Although it's pretty easy to take a screenshot, not everyone knows how to do it. Taking a screenshot can be helpful if you want to document evidence of harassment or abuse. This short video walks [...]
Why understanding technology is vital in tackling domestic abuse
This article was originally posted on Telstra Exchange. by Karen Bentley, National Director - Women’s Services Network (WESNET) Technology has the potential to be a two-edged sword for those experiencing domestic violence. Working at the Women’s Services [...]
Are you smart enough to live in a smart world?
We live in a world where everything is at our fingertips. Literally. From our smart phones and smart watches, we have the ability to control our entire lives - from knowing how much milk [...]