What do we do at U Right Sis?
Illustration of two Aboriginal girls sitting at a desk together, one of them typing on a laptop, and one of them smiling.
'U Right Sis?' logo, which features the words within a colourful speech bubble and the letter 'U' has a line pattern within it.

U Right Sis? brings together specialist domestic, family, and sexual violence (DFSV) services and Aboriginal community-controlled organisations to deliver primary prevention workshops and resources on technology-facilitated abuse (TFA) in schools and communities across Central Australia.

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We work in ten locations in the nt (and counting)

Map of the NT: Arrernte Country 1 Mparntwe/Alice Springs 2 Amoonguna 3 Ltyentye Apurte/Santa Teresa 4 Ntaria/Hermannsburg; Luritja Country 5 Papaya; Warumungu Country 6 Jurnkkurakurr/Tennant Creek; Warlpiri Country 7 Nyirripi; Anmatyerre Country
We work with Aboriginal women and their communities.

The U Right Sis? Staying Safe Online program delivers workshops in remote communities across Central Australia, which aim to increase digital literacy, educate on technology-facilitated abuse (TFA), and co-develop posters that reinforce these messages with community members.

In the workshops, participants learn:

  • what technology-facilitated abuse is

  • warning signs of abuse, especially within intimate partner relationships

  • signs of a healthy relationship

  • strategies for responding to technology-facilitated abuse

  • how to stay safe online and where to go for help.

U Right Sis? aims to engage with each community at least three times, so that messages are repeated. Key messages from workshops are transformed into posters co-designed with community members, demonstrating their understanding of the topics and developing a resource that’s contextual, easy to understand, and in the language of the community.

TFA: What's some flags to watch out for? Red flags: threats or bullying, calling or messaging a lot, demanding to know where you are at all times. Green flags: checking in with each other - u right sis? seeking help and support from a trusted person.
Girl with a phone: who is sharing my private photo? They won't stop calling me. Who has my password and is taking my money? Why are they sending nasty messages? I am going to ask this mob for help.
Nhaltjan dhu nhina manymakkum online-nur. Turn your account to private, be careful of random friend request, change passwords if you need, switch off comments, turn off location tracking, block, report and unfollow.
Do the right thing! A nantherrr pelty arlalty map anetyek arraty mpwaretyek. Image of young woman and man with a phone, texting each other.
Block, report, talk to family. It's illegal to share private photos without asking! Let's work together as one. Good ways to use a phone: do more sharing family photos, talking to friends and family, laughing on the phone . Bad ways - stop abusing!

We also use our Facebook and Instagram accounts to share posts which help our audience identify and learn how to respond to TFA and increases their digital literacy by educating on topics like privacy settings, reporting online abuse, how to block people and where to turn to for help.

Illustration of a cartoon woman thinking "I'm going to get some help" and saying "why are they sending me nasty messages?" - she is looking at her phone.
It's illegal to share private photos without asking! Illustration of a hand clicking a 'report' button on a phone, with the text "Let's work together as one".

Read our Evidence Brief , which evaluates the U Right Sis? program, which started in July 2022, and shares key findings from its first year.

A photo of a group of Aboriginal women wearing 'U Right Sis?' tee shirts and smiling.
Photo of a group of Aboriginal woman in a. workshop, listening as one person talks and writes things down.
Photo of a group of Aboriginal woman and a facilitator in a workshop watching an animation. They sit on couches and the floor, with notes around them.
We work with schools to engage and educate young people.

The U Right Sis? Specialist Schools Program is a targeted educational initiative designed to help young people in Central Australia understand and respond to TFA.

The program is structured to fit into the school curriculum, offering workshops that educate students about the risks and consequences of online abuse, as well as promotes healthy, respectful relationships online and increases digital literacy

The program is set to roll out over 3 years from 2023-26 in schools across Central Australia with the key goal of contributing to the safety and well-being of young people by equipping them with the knowledge and skills to navigate the digital world.
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Always ask for consent before sharing! Help the next girl out, ask before you post. Illustration of girl with a photo of someone on her phone asking "hey sis, can I post this?".
You're not alone - talk to your friends! Technology-facilitated abuse is real and if it happens to you, help is available. Illustration of a girl texting "are you alright? I saw what they posted and it's not okay... I've got you, sis!".
We work with trainers and educators.

U Right Sis? supports trainers, educators, community workers and other stakeholders to better understand TFA and builds their capacity to deliver workshops which engage with communities and young people.

We deliver information sessions on TFA to a range of stakeholders including Aboriginal community-controlled organisations (ACCOs), child protection, DFSV services, and schools.

Cover of the "U Right Sis? Staying Safe Online Facilitator's Guide".
Cover of the "U Right Sis? Specialist Schools Program Faciliator's Guide".