Technology-Facilitated Abuse (TFA)

This page contains resources and information on TFA, how to protect yourself against TFA, and where to go for help and support.

What is TFA?

Violence can include things that happen online or that use digital technology. Technology-facilitated abuse (TFA) is using technology to threaten, control, stalk or harass you.

What does it look like?

Some examples of TFA are:

Sending abusive messages or making threatening phone calls
Sharing, or threatening to share, intimate/private images or videos of you without your permission
Tracking where you are
Hiding cameras that film you
Checking your text messages, social media or internet activity without your permission
Stopping you from having a phone or contacting people.

What should you do if you experience TFA?

If you experience TFA, there is support available.

TFA is often a crime. Report what is happening to the police if it is safe for you to do so. Call triple zero (000) or visit your local police station
Collect their messages, texts and calls as evidence to show to the police.
Contact a family violence service such as GenWest or call Safe Steps.
Visit eSafety for more information on how to keep yourself safe, and tips on the best way to collect and store evidence safely.