Away from Keyboard (AFK) Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation based in Seymour, Victoria, dedicated to relieving emotional distress, digital harm, and social isolation among vulnerable children, young people, and carers.
We provide direct, trauma-informed support to individuals already experiencing distress — particularly those in regional and rural communities, those living with disability, or facing social and economic disadvantage.
AFK addresses the psychological and emotional impacts of screen overexposure, online abuse, and technology-facilitated exclusion through safe, inclusive, and community-based programs.
Our face-to-face workshops, support initiatives, and advocacy efforts empower participants to rebuild connection — with themselves, their communities, and the world around them — away from the screen.
Our mission is to relieve emotional distress and social isolation caused by unsafe or excessive technology use, by delivering trauma-informed support to children, young people, carers, and vulnerable communities. We do this through direct relief, inclusive community programs, face-to-face connection, and digital safety education.
Our work is focused on providing direct relief to individuals and families in need, including:
AFK delivers trauma-informed, real-world programs that provide emotional relief and reconnection for those affected by digital distress.
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Though we are in the founding stages of our journey, our purpose is clear:
To provide direct, trauma-informed relief to those struggling with the emotional and social impacts of an increasingly digital world.
At AFK, we believe relief begins with reconnection.
We're building a future where children, carers, and communities can step away from digital distress — and into belonging, joy, and real-life adventure.
Let’s go AFK — and rediscover what it means to be truly connected.
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