Safe Connections update – July 2021

The latest Safe Connections Update is out now.  Read the full update in your browser here. We have information about: Achievements 2020/2021 Wesnet Webinars: Professional Training for Practitioners Upcoming training for Safe Connections agencies: Core Unit 1 and 2 Exploring the Impact of Technology-Facilitated Abuse and Its Relationship with Domestic Violence: A Qualitative Study on…

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Safe Connections Update – April 2021

The latest Safe Connections Update is out now.  Read the full update in your browser here. We have information about: COVID19 QR Code Scanners: Advice for Survivors Upcoming webinars and training  The Weval Project Reminders

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Safe Connections update – December 2020

The latest Safe Connections Update is out now.  Read the full update in your browser here. We have information about: Holiday operating hours #SafeFunds – providing material relief to survivors Results of our 2nd National Survey  Upcoming webinars and training  Research and development  Reminders

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Safe Connections update – September 2020

The latest Safe Connections Update is out now.  Read the full update in your browser here. We have information about: Updating agency agreements  New referral process Reminders: Top-up credit, 90 ID exemption and portal resources Podcast: Criminal Domain Upcoming webinars Information and resources

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Safe Connections Update – August 2020

The latest Safe Connections Update is out now.  Read the full update in your browser here. We have information about: Second National Technology Facilitated abuse survey – closing soon WESNET Webinar Facebook Messenger introduces new security feature for messenger New tech-abuse handouts COVID-19 resources Other useful links

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ACCAN App Safety Project

One of the most common questions we get asked is “Which DFV apps can I recommend to my clients?” In the past few years, a plethora of safety apps have been developed specifically for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. WESNET with partners including Western Sydney University, have been funded by ACCAN to…

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Safe Connections Update – October 2019

The latest Safe Connections Update is out now.  Read the full update in your browser here. We have information about: The 4th Action Plan Changes to the way pre-paid Mobile Top-ups are to be processed, Telstra Safe Connections 1800 number 30 Day ID exemption when activating a Safe Connections phone Links to our upcoming webinars…

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We’re hiring – Tech Safety Specialists

If you are into technology and have a good understanding of gender-based violence against women and girls and are looking to be a part of a small and dynamic team, then check out our techsafety specialist positions at www.development.wesnet.org.au/jobs

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New Handout! FAQs about 30 day ID exemption

Do you have questions about how the new 30 day exemption from ID check requirements works? Telstra has provided a new handout explaining: what the 30 day ID exemption is the conditions that apply how to activate a Safe Connections phone without ID and the information that must be provided what customers can expect after…

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