Protective Group

We provide safety and security solutions to the most vulnerable people and organisations across Australia.

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[Protective Group @protective_au]

Last night Protective Group talked to Channel 9 News about the Apple AirTag and how an innocent device can be turned sinister.

We thank Channel 9 News and Meg Sydes for allowing us to share our thoughts.

#technology #safety #domesticviolence
https://t.co/LVjQD2nf1a

[9News Queensland @9NewsQueensland]

It's a small device designed to help you keep track of your phone, wallets and even your pets.

But experts are warning they can be dangerous if they fall into the wrong hands.

#9News has all of the information you need to stay safe. @MegESydes #9News

[Protective Group @protective_au]

@bradchilcott 💜💜💜

[Protective Group @protective_au]

Protective Group and Help@Hand have partnered to deliver a privately funded program and are accepting referrals for a remote technology assessment service that provides support for New Zealand domestic violence victims suffering from Technology Abuse.
https://t.co/lNEfv0ZkBx

[Protective Group @protective_au]

To learn more about Technology Abuse visit:
https://t.co/9KZ0RmazFC

If you are concerned about yourself, family members or friends please call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) for support services or if in danger now call 000.

[Protective Group @protective_au]

Earlier this week Protective Group shared our thoughts with @TheNewDailyA about the risks of Apple AirTags and how they can be turned into a sinister tracking device against an unknown victim.

#technologynews #technologyabuse
https://t.co/uReXWU7YgF

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@safestepsFV 💜

[Protective Group @protective_au]

In today’s Sydney Morning Herald and The Age we talk about the prevalence and disturbing increase in the use of #TechnologyAbuse in #DomesticViolence, and how The Safer in the Home program is playing an important role in disrupting Technology Abuse.
https://t.co/AIyS6WG01X

[Safe Steps @safestepsFV]

Join our team and help provide critical support to people escaping #familyviolence

Applications close Monday 6 Sep

#VicJobs #NFPjobs #domesticviolence https://t.co/w256to7UlB

[Protective Group @protective_au]

Do you have an emergency bag ready with essential items and documents should you need to leave your home urgently due to a dangerous situation?
Protective Group have complied a list of items that maybe needed if you need to leave your home quickly.
#dvsafety #domesticviolence

[Protective Group @protective_au]

𝐄𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐢𝐩!
This weeks tip: Tips To Protect Your Home Wi-Fi Network
Use our top tips to keep your home Wi-Fi network safe
Visit https://t.co/HdteFQ1j9i to see this week's #safetytip.
#onlinesafety #staysafe #tech

[Protective Group @protective_au]

𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝
Victims of #DomesticViolence may save on there clipboard phone numbers from DV Service websites, if the perpetrator has access to the phone they will also be able to access and see this.
#safetytip #phonesafety

[Protective Group @protective_au]

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟎𝟎𝟎
Did you know you can still receive emergency help if it is not safe to speak, or you cannot speak?

Visit https://t.co/jpZGnWaSP6 to learn more.

#melbournelockdown #SydneyLockdown #COVID19Vic #COVID19nsw #CovidVic #covidnsw #domesticviolence #dvhelp #dvhelp

[Protective Group @protective_au]

#DVSafetyTip💜-𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧
If you have an 'emergency phone' that uses a pre-paid simcard make sure you have 'credit' on your phone in case you need to use it.
➡️Always make sure you 'emergency phone' is charged.
#melbournelockdown #SydneyLockdown

[Protective Group @protective_au]

You are allowed to leave your home at any time to escape family violence during any imposed COVID-19 Government lockdown.
If you or your children are at risk of harm, you can leave your home to seek support and assistance- you won't be fined.
#lockdown #covid19 #Sydneylockdown

[Protective Group @protective_au]

Your mobile device can hold a lot of personal information about you and the people you associate with.
It’s important to know how to prevent unwanted access to your mobile device.
#domesticviolence #familyviolence #onlinesafety #safetytip #onlinesafety #staysafe #mobilesafety

[Protective Group @protective_au]

𝐄𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐢𝐩!
This weeks tip: Update Privacy Settings on Social Media.
How to update Privacy Settings on Social Media Platforms.
Visit https://t.co/HdteFQ1j9i to see this week's #safetytip.
#onlinesafety #staysafe

[Protective Group @protective_au]

#DVSafetyTip💜-𝐃𝐕 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧
Perpetrators can check your call history as far back as six months ago. Information such as number, time and date are kept.
➡️In most phones the call history can be deleted via the 'settings' menu.
#COVID19Aus #dvhelp

[Protective Group @protective_au]

𝐖𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮 - 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖.𝐇.𝐘 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭
We are honoured to have been asked to participate at this important event.
Thursday 26 August 2021 - 6pm to 8pm.
Visit https://t.co/fdwyvCjvlc to book your spot.
#domesticviolence #seewhatyoumademedo

[Protective Group @protective_au]

#DVSafetyTip💜-𝐃𝐕 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧
You can deactivate most social media accounts temporarily without deleting your data. This prevents others from viewing your information.
➡️This will stop others 'tagging' you in posts or pictures.
#COVID19Aus #dvhelp

[Protective Group @protective_au]

𝐄𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐢𝐩!
This weeks tip: Bystander Intervention.
Tips that can be used to improve situations when someone may need assistance.
Visit https://t.co/HdteFQ1j9i to see this week's #safetytips.
#SafetyFirst #StaySafe