DV Safe Phone

02/06/2026

Stalking is more than unwanted attention. It is a pattern of behaviour designed to intimidate and control. For many people, these threats come from someone they once trusted. From digital harassment to physical tracking, stalking creates a state of constant fear. Swipe or scroll through to learn more about the impact of stalking.

01/06/2026

A big thank you to Nillumbik Leisure Facilities and the wider Nillumbik community for supporting DV Safe Phone 💜

Thanks to collection efforts across multiple Nillumbik Shire Council leisure facilities, an incredible 62 mobile phones have been donated to help support people experiencing domestic and family violence.

A special thank you to Sabrina Balcombe, Healthy Nillumbik Coordinator, and the team at Eltham Leisure Centre for helping make this possible. Every donated phone has the potential to become a safe, reliable connection to support, services and safety.

Together, we can help keep people safe and connected.

28/05/2026

🚨 FINAL BOARDING CALL: Flight is closing Friday 29th May! ✈️
This is your final gate announcement to turn your content into a life-saving lifeline and land yourself a $500 travel voucher with thanks to Peak Escapes !
Whether you’re a DV Safe Phone supporter, an influencer, creator, storyteller, or just have an old phone sitting in your drawer, you can help us create awareness during the final days of Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month.

The Destination: A safer, connected future for domestic violence survivors.
Your Upgrade: A $500 getaway voucher thanks to the amazing team at Peak Escapes! 🌴

📋 YOUR PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST (HOW TO ENTER):
🤳 SHOOT IT: Film a quick 9:16 portrait video passing an unused phone to donate. Get creative, powerful, or funny!
📦 SHOW THE JOURNEY: End your video showing the phone being donated to a DV Safe Phone collection point (don't forget to download and use our official end-frame sizzle clip!).
📱 SHARE IT: Post your reel to Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or YouTube Shorts before the gate closes.
🏷️ TAG US: You must tag and and use the hashtag to register your seat.
💡 Bonus points? Add as a collaborator or email a copy to [email protected]!

⏱️ TIMELINE & FLIGHT DETAILS:
Gate Closes: Friday 29th May at 5:00 PM AEST sharp.
Winner Announced: Monday 1st June 2026 via our socials and email.
Eligibility: Open to Australian residents 18+. T&Cs apply (Minimum spend applies to voucher).
For most of us, an old phone is just clutter. For someone escaping domestic violence, it’s the vital tool they need to call for help and rebuild their life.
Don't get left behind. Find that old phone, start filming, and help us pass on the message of safety. 📲✨

👉 Click the link in our bio to download the end-frame clip and find your nearest collection point now or visit dvsafephone.org/passandwin

28/05/2026

A big thank you to SustainabilityTracker.com for featuring DV Safe Phone and our Pass the Phone campaign.

As a valued partner, we’re grateful for the opportunity to share how unused phones can become safe connections for people experiencing domestic and family violence, while also helping reduce e-waste.

Thank you for helping raise awareness and amplify the impact of this important work.

Read the article here: https://www.sustainabilitytracker.com/article/pass-the-phone-campaign-dvsafephone/

Turn your old phone into a lifeline. Support DV Safe Phone’s May campaign helping Australians access safe, private connection in crisis.

28/05/2026

Great to see DV Safe Phone CEO & Founder Ashton Wood take part in Forward Fest, joining an inspiring panel discussion moderated by Susan Toft on “The Blood, Sweat & Tears of Overnight Success.” 💜

Ashton and his fellow panellists shared the realities behind building something meaningful - the challenges, setbacks, lessons, and persistence it takes to create lasting impact.

A big thank you to FWD Fest and Susan Toft for creating space for honest conversations about the founder journey - because the real story is often everything that happens behind the scenes.

27/05/2026

⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT AUSALERT AND SAFE PHONES ⚠️

The Australian Government, through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), is launching AusAlert - a new national warning system that sends emergency messages to compatible mobile devices, including phones, tablets and watches. It’s a fast and reliable way to help keep Australians informed so they can act quickly during disasters such as bushfires, severe weather and public health emergencies.

Before AusAlert is ready to use in October 2026, NEMA needs to test the system locally and nationally. They also want all Australians to know what an AusAlert will look and sound like and how to stay safe when receiving an alert.

Being aware of the AusAlert system is especially important for those with a Safe Phone, as the alerts may expose these safety devices. The advice from NEMA is that if it is not safe to receive AusAlerts on your Safe Phone, keep the device off or in ✈️ Aeroplane Mode.

📅 The testing of AusAlert will happen in two phases:

📍 Community Test Alert - Tests will take place in selected cities, towns and remote areas across Australia in June 2026 (see locations and dates below). The community tests will be Priority Alerts, which means,

• Your mobile device will vibrate and make a loud siren-like warning sound that lasts for about 10 seconds.
• Your device won't vibrate or make a sound if it is on ‘silent’ or ‘do not disturb’.
• You can also turn the sound and vibration off in your mobile device settings.

🚨 National Test Alert - A national test of AusAlert will happen on Monday, 27 July 2026. During the test, all compatible mobile devices in Australia will receive an alert simultaneously. The national tests will be Critical Alert, which means,

• Your mobile device will vibrate and make a loud siren-like warning sound for about 10 seconds before stopping.
• Your device will vibrate and make the sound EVEN IF IT IS ON ‘SILENT’ OR ‘DO NOT DISTURB’.
• You can’t turn off Critical Alerts.

⚠️ If you are concerned about receiving either the Community Test Alert or the National Test Alert, please follow these steps.

• One hour before the test - Turn off your mobile device or put it in aeroplane mode.
• During and after the test - Keep your device off or in aeroplane mode for 24 hours.

NEMA has engaged with DV Safe Phone to communicate this message to all partners that supply our Safe Phones to victim-survivors. We encourage partners to discreetly communicate with any individual who has received a Safe Phone to ensure they are aware of these upcoming events. We will continue to communicate with you in the lead-up to the National Test date on Monday, 27 July 2026.

📍 Community Test Dates, Times & Locations:

10:30 am Wed 10 June
Fairbairn Business Park, ACT

11:00 am Mon 15 June
Launceston, TAS

2:00 pm Tues 16 June
Coastal townships (Cooya Beach, Newell and Wonga Beach), QLD.

4:00 pm Wed 17 June
Liverpool, NSW

10:00 am Thur 18 June
Tennant Creek, NT

2:00 pm Thur 18 June
Geelong, VIC

12:00 pm Fri 19 June
Goomalling, WA

11:00 am Sat 20 June
Port Lincoln, SA

2:00 pm Sun 21 June
Queanbeyan, NSW/ACT border

🔗 For more information on AusAlert, please visit the AusAlert website, which also includes specific information about those with a Safety Device: https://www.ausalert.gov.au/community-resources/staying-safe-ausalert

26/05/2026

Lizzie, DV Safe Phone’s Corporate Giving Partner, was so pleased to spend time with Peter Khalil, and see his office get behind DV Safe Phone this Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month 💜

Peter’s electorate office is now collecting old mobile phones from the community, with a DV Safe Phone collection box in place to help support people experiencing domestic and family violence.

A safe phone is more than just a device. It can be a lifeline, a way to call for help, stay connected to support, and take the next step towards safety.

With millions of unused phones sitting in drawers across Australia, it’s powerful to see leadership helping turn something idle into something life-changing.

Thank you to Peter and his team for standing alongside victim-survivors. If you have an old phone at home, now is the time to donate it.

26/05/2026

Strong community partnerships creating real impact in Ballina 💜

Nikki Firmin, Head of Community & Corporate Partnerships at DV Safe Phone, recently caught up with Deb and Andy from the Rotary Club of Ballina on Richmond, alongside Claire Tyson, Executive Manager Marketing & Community Engagement at Ballina RSL Club Ltd, to explore how we can strengthen local support, raise awareness and help more people access safe connections.

Ballina RSL plays an important role in supporting vulnerable members of the community through local partnerships, wellbeing initiatives and practical support services. Their commitment to raising awareness of domestic and family violence and hosting a DV Safe Phone collection point is helping turn community action into real impact.

If you’re in the Ballina region, you can donate your old phone at the Ballina RSL collection box and help someone access safety, support and connection when they need it most.

Together, we can help keep people safe and connected.

25/05/2026

A big thank you to Club Lennox Sports and Cherry Street Sports Ballina for their incredible support of the Against the Wind Charity Ride.

DV Safe Phone’s own Nikki Firmin was proud to be part of the event, supporting the riders and witnessing the power of community coming together to take action against domestic and family violence.

A special thank you to Club Lennox and Cherry Street Sports for capturing the event and creating this fantastic video.

25/05/2026

Late last year, Jai McNaughton, People & Culture Manager, reached out to organise a DV Safe Phone collection box at Novotel Perth Murray Street. Jai also helped establish a second collection point at Novotel Darwin Airport for public donations.

Pictured is the first batch of donated phones now on its way to us from the Perth site.

Every donated phone helps create a safe connection for someone who needs it most.

Together, we can help keep people safe and connected.