Name Suppressed

Registration Number :
SWCDT23-21P
Charge details

1. That on [date], Ms [H] was convicted at the [City] District Court of two offences of causing harm by posting digital communications against section 22 of the Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015 (causing harm by posting digital communication), each offence being punishable by a term of imprisonment of 3 months or longer, in that: a. On [date], Ms [H] engaged in conduct that was threatening and/or harassing towards Ms F, a former colleague Ms [H] had worked with during [year] and [year], namely by sending 10 direct messages to Ms F on social media from Ms [H]'s social media profile. b. Between [date] and [date], Ms [H] engaged in conduct that was threatening and/or harassing towards Ms R, a former colleague Ms [H] had worked with during [year] and [year], namely by: i. Sending 20 direct messages to Ms R on social media using a fictitious account; and 2. The offences were committed in circumstances that either separately or cumulatively, reflect adversely on Ms [H]'s fitness to practise as a social worker.

Result/Orders/Penalties

Cancellation of the respondent's registration and Censure

Mode of Hearing
AV Link
Location
Remote / AVL
Charge tags
  • Legislation – breach of Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015
Outcome
  • Censured
  • Registration cancelled
Last updated
28 August 2026