WESNET (Women's Services Network) Inc.

From all of us at WESNET (Women's Services Network) Inc., a huge thank you goes out to all who attended our 6th Technology Safety Summit. We hope you got something out of it to take away with you and put into practice. #techsummitau To our amazing keynotes - Teresa Corbin, Dr. Emma Fulu (she/her), and Yoel Roth - thank you for your insights, passion and ongoing commitment. Our ongoing tradition of having an enlightening discussion with this year's technology panellists: Telstra's Christy Ditchburn, Uber's Nicole Ashcroft and Westpac's Tiffiny Lewin, GAICD, all doing brilliant things in their respective areas. Thanks to all our speakers: Monica Andersson, Rebecca Ballard, Gemma Beard, Jill Bennett, Deanne Carson, Monica Cass, Joanna Colautti, Andrew Collins, Malina Enlund, Nicola Henry, Tara Hunter, Vince Hurley, Blooma John, Jay Jones, Gail Kenning, Rose MacDonald, Samantha McGuffie, Suzie Nesbitt, Astrid Perry OAM, Alexandra Phelan, Trish Pierson, Dr Rosetta Romano, Carolyn Wilkes, Annie Zhao. We hope to see all of you next year at the Fifth World Conference. https://lnkd.in/gy-qQxut where one of the ten topics will be on the intersection of technology and violence against women. #endVAW Karen Bentley Amie Carrington Julie Oberin AM

REMINDER! Super early bird registration is closing tomorrow Tuesday 17 December (midnight AEDT). Register now to secure your spot and enjoy a 25% discount! Also, you can save a further 10% by registering 5 or more delegates together. REGISTER NOW! 5WCWS 2025 - 5th World Conference of Women's Shelters 2025: https://lnkd.in/eqnMr4ju #5WCWS #WESNET #GNWS #EndVAW #DFV @WESNET #MeetInSydney #ItsGotToBeSydney #MeetInAu

Super early bird registration is closing in one week! The 5th World Conference is an amazing opportunity to form connections across Australia and around the world. Here are 5 great reasons you cannot afford to miss attending 5WCWS: 1. This is a Conference designed by the sector for the sector – 5WCWS is brought to you by your global peers who want you to be able to challenge and collaborate with each other at a very cost-effective registration price, rather than lining the pockets of a for-profit conference enterprise that’s mining the latest social policy issues. 2. Connect globally – 5WCWS is an unparalleled opportunity to meet and connect with your global colleagues and understand the latest innovations and trends in the GBV sectors around the world. 3. Meet some of your sheroes who have supported the shelter movement, advocating for social change to end violence and oppression against women and children – 5WCWS is committed to bringing you a great lineup of keynote speakers 4. A broad range of learnings on offer - 5WCWS will offer many formats to share and learn together such as Study tours, Interactive Workshops, Storytelling and Demonstrations, as well as hearing from lived experience advocates. 5. Network and connect in beautiful Sydney - 5WCWS will offer extensive networking opportunities including many being held at the world class venue, ICC Sydney. Super early bird registration is closing in just a few days - save 25%. There is one week to go before Super early bird registration closes on Tuesday 17 December (midnight AEDT). Register now to secure your spot and enjoy a 25% discount! Also, you can save a further 10% by registering 5 or more delegates together. REGISTER NOW! 5WCWS 2025 - 5th World Conference of Women’s Shelters 2025: https://lnkd.in/g5aJr7wH #5WCWS #WESNET #GNWS #EndVAW #DFV @WESNET #MeetInSydney #ItsGotToBeSydney #MeetInAu

Wesnet’s Deputy Chair Leanne Barron was recently awarded a WA Department of Communities Churchill Fellowship to improve services for children who are victim survivors of family and domestic violence. We congratulate Leanne and look forward to hearing about her findings. More info: https://lnkd.in/g652sHzG

Congratulations to Julie Oberin AM, former Chair of Wesnet, for her recent induction into the Victorian Women’s Honour Roll as a Change Agent. Julie has pioneered many of the advances in the way family violence is understood in Australia and the State of Victoria. This includes her work on children, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, women on temporary visas, coercive control, emotional abuse, and technology-facilitated abuse around a decade before they became embedded and accepted concepts in the Australian discourse. All the while she has been helping thousands of women and their children become safe, rebuild and re-establish their lives at the Annie North high security women's refuge and family violence service in Bendigo, Victoria. For most of her career she has not only worked with individuals but also sought to effect change at a whole-of-society level by influencing and informing policy-makers and legislators at the local, state, national and international levels. We warmly congratulate Julie for this well deserved recognition.

Mark your calendars because we're just 10 months away from the highly anticipated 5th World Conference of Women’s Shelters! Get ready to come together for an unforgettable experience filled with learning, sharing, and celebrating our global community. 1000+ those working at the grassroots to end GBV. 4 Days of Connection, Challenging, & Changing. We have waited 6 years for this one chance to be together. Picture walking into a room filled with advocates from around the globe dedicated to ending gender-based violence – all under one roof. This is more than a conference; it’s a rare chance to connect, share ideas, and be inspired by a community that understands the hard work, joys and challenges of your work. Last held in Taiwan 2019, Sydney will be a unique opportunity to reconnect with each other after 6 years. Super early bird registration is closing soon - save 25%. There is less than one month to go before Super early bird registration closes on Tuesday 17 December (midnight AEDT)! Register now to secure your spot and enjoy a 25% discount! The 5th World Conference is an amazing opportunity to form connections across Australia and around the world. Save a further 10% by registering 5 or more delegates together. Don’t know who is coming yet? Don’t worry, you can book tickets now and advise names later. They do not need to be from the same organisation. REGISTER NOW! 5WCWS 2025 - 5th World Conference of Women's Shelters 2025 (https://lnkd.in/gy-qQxut) #5WCWS #WESNET #GNWS #EndVAW #DFV WESNET (Women's Services Network) Inc. #MeetInSydney #ItsGotToBeSydney #MeetInAu

Mark your calendars because we're just 10 months away from the highly anticipated 5th World Conference of Women’s Shelters! Get ready to come together for an unforgettable experience filled with learning, sharing, and celebrating our global community. 1000+ those working at the grassroots to end GBV. 4 Days of Connection, Challenging, & Changing. We have waited 6 years for this one chance to be together. Picture walking into a room filled with advocates from around the globe dedicated to ending gender-based violence – all under one roof. This is more than a conference; it’s a rare chance to connect, share ideas, and be inspired by a community that understands the hard work, joys and challenges of your work. Last held in Taiwan 2019, Sydney will be a unique opportunity to reconnect with each other after 6 years. Super early bird registration is closing soon - save 25%. There is less than one month to go before Super early bird registration closes on Tuesday 17 December (midnight AEDT)! Register now to secure your spot and enjoy a 25% discount! The 5th World Conference is an amazing opportunity to form connections across Australia and around the world. Save a further 10% by registering 5 or more delegates together. Don’t know who is coming yet? Don’t worry, you can book tickets now and advise names later. They do not need to be from the same organisation. REGISTER NOW! 5WCWS 2025 - 5th World Conference of Women's Shelters 2025 (https://lnkd.in/gy-qQxut) #5WCWS #WESNET #GNWS #EndVAW #DFV WESNET (Women's Services Network) Inc. #MeetInSydney #ItsGotToBeSydney #MeetInAu

“Announced this week, Tinder has launched a national verification drive as its latest initiative to enhance user safety and build trust in online dating by encouraging users to be a Verified QT. This initiative has been brought to life with Wesnet. “Wesnet CEO Karen Bentley said ‘Sadly, while most of us use dating apps to find love, fun, and authentic connections, there is a small portion of the community misusing this technology. As advocates for ending gender-based violence, we know how critical it is for technology platforms to ensure the safety of online spaces for all their customers and members.’” Story: https://lnkd.in/ggWAFYFy #Tinder @Kirsty Dunn

Wesnet has signed the ACOSS Community Sector Statement on 2035 Climate Change Pollution Reduction Target. Research has consistently shown that climate disasters and emergencies increase gender-based violence.* We need fast, fair and inclusive action on climate change now to ensure the safety of all Australian women. Read more about the Community Sector Statement on 2035 Climate Change Pollution Reduction Target: https://lnkd.in/gUUTEZja * https://lnkd.in/gVk4MvH4

Wesnet is seeking a project officer to join our Bendigo-based team that is working on technology safety. As a valued member of a small and supportive team, you’ll make a real difference to women experiencing domestic and family violence as well as be part of team coordinating the highly successful Safer Technology for Women project that provides brand new smartphones to women experiencing domestic and family violence. The ideal candidate will have strong customer/member engagement skills, be good with data and CRMs and a passion for assisting women and children to live free from technology-facilitated abuse. Https://wesnet.org.au/jobs