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Managing the impacts of adult cyber abuse

Practical steps for dealing with serious adult cyber abuse, including the impacts on your sense of safety, self-esteem, mental health and physical wellbeing.

Collecting evidence safely

How to collect evidence of abuse, stalking or threats in cases of online abuse involving domestic and family violence.
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Getting help outside Australia

Find international websites with advice and support if someone has shared, or threatened to share, an intimate image of video of you.

Cyberstalking

If you are receiving unpleasant and intimidating messages, or starting to feel harassed, you may be experiencing cyberstalking.

Encryption

Encryption can be a secure way to send something that is private or sensitive to other people or organisations that need access to it. Knowing what the risks are when using an encrypted service can help keep you and your information safe.

In-app purchasing

In-app purchasing gives you the chance to add new features to your online experiences, but it could also make you spend more money than you realise.

Catfishing

Catfishing is when someone sets up a fake online identity and uses it to trick and control others.
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Support service resources

These resources are for frontline workers supporting people dealing with technology-facilitated domestic, family and sexual violence.

Keeping your family safe

Advice on safety planning with children and support and help for children in domestic and family violence situations.

Unwanted or unsafe contact

Unwanted contact is any type of online communication that makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe.

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How to get police and legal help for image-based abuse

Find information about how the police or a legal service may be able to help protect you if you've experience image-based abuse.

Immersive technologies

Immersive technologies are changing how we interact online – bringing new benefits and risks. Explore them safely to make the most of what they offer.

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