"Intended for Good. Used for Harm." What you need to know about Technology-Facilitated Abuse.
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Join us for an important online conversation on technology-facilitated abuse, presented by Claire Hurst, Director of White Ribbon Australia, alongside Stephen Wilson, CEO of Protective Group and Jenny Moore, Technology Strategist at Microsoft.
This session will explore how everyday technology can be misused to monitor, control and intimidate, and why technology-facilitated abuse is an increasingly important part of the conversation around family, domestic and sexual violence. Through expert insights and real-life examples, the event will unpack how monitoring can occur across devices, accounts and digital platforms, and what practical steps people can take to strengthen safety, respond early and seek support.
Together, this session will offer practical knowledge, expert perspectives and useful tools for individuals, workplaces and communities looking to better understand and respond to technology-facilitated abuse.
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Claire Hurst - Director White Ribbon Australia
Claire is a senior executive with over 20 years’ leadership experience across government, consultancy, and the not-for-profit sector, with a strong record in delivering cross-sector initiatives that improve outcomes for women, children, and vulnerable communities. She has led statewide advocacy campaigns and driven systemic reforms in disability, child protection, youth justice, and community inclusion. An accredited Mental Health First Aider, former Lifeline counsellor, and MATE Bystander Program Trainer, Claire is committed to preventing family and domestic violence, advancing social inclusion, and championing early intervention. She values cross-sector collaboration to create safer, stronger, and more inclusive communities.
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Stephen Wilson - Chief Executive Officer Protective Group Australia
Stephen Wilson is the Chief Executive Officer of Protective Group Australia and a nationally recognised expert in personal safety, risk management, and technology-facilitated abuse. He began his career with Victoria Police, serving as a detective and covert operative across specialist units including the National Crime Authority and Drug Squad. Stephen is widely recognised as Australia's first long-term undercover police operative. Following his policing career, he co-founded Protective Group, leading specialist services that protect victim-survivors of domestic and family violence. His work focuses on identifying and mitigating technology-based risks such as tracking, surveillance, and digital coercive control, and he is a frequent media commentator and sector trainer.
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Jenny Moore - Technology Strategist Microsoft
Jenny Moore is an Account Technology Strategist at Microsoft, supporting major enterprise customers globally. She works at the intersection of technology strategy, executive engagement, and large scale delivery, helping organisations adopt cloud, security, data, and AI in ways that deliver measurable business value and improve delivery confidence in complex environments. Prior to her current role, Jenny held senior leadership and delivery roles across state government, and private consultancy, spanning cyber security, enterprise architecture, and large scale program delivery. Earlier in her career, she led complex, high stakes programs in the mental health and social services sectors, shaping a pragmatic, human centred approach she brings today to digital transformation.
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