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We are excited to share that the Research Centre for Intelligent Computing and Systems (CICS) has officially been established at the University of Canberra!

CICS leads cutting-edge research in intelligent systems, AI, robotics, and digital transformation. We are so amazingly proud of the work we are doing together to protect women experiencing technology facilitated abuse.

A huge thank you to Dr Rosetta Romano and Blooma John for their incredible support. Your dedication and leadership have been instrumental in establishing the University of Canberra - Nansen partnership we are looking forward to the amazing journey to come!

Looking forward to the exciting developments ahead in 2025!

This article on smart car weaponisation reflects what we observe consistently at Nansen and Once Blue. Technology-facilitated abuse is not an emerging issue. It is a persistent and evolving reality.

Connected vehicles represent one tool among many that perpetrators deploy. From geofencing kill switches to remote monitoring, smart cars join a complex and expanding toolkit that includes compromised phones, hacked devices, and connected home systems. Each tool serves the same purpose: control, surveillance, and isolation.

The challenge for frontline workers and service providers is that this toolkit evolves constantly. What matters is recognising the pattern beneath the technology. Whether it's a car that won't start, a fridge that locks, or a doorbell that streams footage, the underlying dynamics remain consistent.

Understanding these tactics is essential for safety planning and supporting survivors to independence. At Nansen and Once Blue, we work with frontline workers and survivors to identify and respond to these patterns in all their forms.

If you are experiencing technology-facilitated abuse or supporting someone who is, contact Nansen or Once Blue for specialist support and guidance.

‘Like science fiction’: How smart cars are being weaponised by violent men Abusers are remotely accessing cars to track their partners’ movements, lock them out of a vehicle, and stop the cars from travelling outside a perimeter.

A huge thank you to Stephen Cenatiempo for having me on his morning show on 2CC to chat about the Snow Entrepreneurs program and Nansen.

I'll admit my first answer came with a healthy dose of stuttering, but Stephen's questions were so thoughtful and insightful that the rest of the conversation flowed beautifully. It's amazing what good listening can do!

We talked about what the Snow Entrepreneurs program means for Nansen. But here's the thing, it goes far beyond investment. The Snow Foundation has built something special, a genuine ecosystem designed to support entrepreneurs on their journey. They connect the dots between expertise, experience, and opportunity in a way that is unique.

Rose and I have built careers spanning multiple disciplines, but we've never launched a global SaaS solution, and marketing certainly isn't our superpower. That's where Snow comes in. They fill the gaps we have, provide the guidance and support we need, and connect us with other founders who've been exactly where we are. That network of peers who truly understand the challenges. It's invaluable.

But the real highlight for me has been the people. The other 10 entrepreneurs in this cohort are exceptional, genuinely talented, collaborative, and generous with their experience and insights. Being surrounded by founders who are all pushing hard but lifting each other up makes the hard days feel less lonely and the wins feel sweeter.

We are incredibly excited for what's ahead. A big thank you to Stephen and 2CC, and to the Snow Foundation for believing in us.