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Technology-facilitated abuse in multicultural contexts

e-learning course
'Technology-facilitated abuse or 'tech-based abuse' refers to harmful actions carried out online or through digital technology. These include harassment, making threats, stalking and coercive or controlling behaviour.'
- eSafety Commissioner
course overview
Technology is part of our everyday lives. It helps us stay connected, informed, and engaged with the world around us. While technology offers many benefits, it can also be misused to cause harm.

The e-learning course is designed to help you understand technology-facilitated abuse (TFA) in the context of domestic and family violence (DFV), with a focus on multicultural communities.

Included in the e-learning are tips on how to respond confidently and appropriately when someone discloses technology-facilitated abuse.
  • Study time: 30-40 minutes to complete.
    This is a self-paced course. Pause any time and come back where you've left off. 
  • Cost: FREE
COURSE FEATURES
  • Interactive content
  • Case study
  • Reflection questions
  • Short quizzes to review what you have learned
  • Practical tips and recommendations for further learning
Note: If you are a new learner, please create an account with a username, your email and a unique password.
Course content
  • Introduction
  • Lesson 1: Definition of terms and cultural contexts
  • Lesson 2: Technology-facilitated abuse in multicultural contexts
  • Lesson 3: Case study (Zara's story) and reflection questions
  • Lesson 4: Responding to disclosures of TFA
  • Summary and further learning
acknowledgements
This e-learning course was developed by SSI's Championing Action for Tech Safety (CATS) project and funded by the eSafety Commissioner's Preventing Tech based Abuse of Women Grants Program — an Australian Government initiative.
getting help
If you are experiencing domestic and family violence, know someone who is, or feel affected by the content of this e-learning and would like to access support, please contact the numbers below.
  • Full Stop Australia - 1800 385 578
  • 1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732
  • Lifeline - 13 11 14
  • If you or someone is in immediate danger, please call Triple Zero (000) for emergency services.