Micro-credential: Recognising and managing disinformation
Recognising and managing disinformation is a growing challenge for local government not only here in Victoria, but across the country and internationally.
The MAV is partnering with University of Melbourne to deliver this program for councillors and local government professionals to provide a deeper understanding of how disinformation impacts organisations as well as the best practice skills needed to assess, counter, and build resilience to it.
This micro-credential is ideal for Victorian Councillors and officers working in governance, communications, engagement, legal services, and risk management. Participants will gain an understanding of how disinformation impacts councils and communities as well as best practice skills to assess, counter, and build resilience to it.
The course will explore key tactics and techniques, tips for building resilience, and cultural and psychological aspects of disinformation and malign influence.
During the course you will analyse historical and contemporary case studies and learn about techniques to assess and counter disinformation. You will then be guided to apply internationally recognised best-practice techniques to pre-bunk and debunk specific examples of disinformation, misinformation or malign influence.
Course facilitators:
- Dr Morgan Saletta is Director at The Hunt Lab for Intelligence and Security Studies at Melbourne University. His research and teaching focuses on disinformation and related areas. Morgan delivers training on disinformation, misinformation and malign influence to multiple Australian Government organisations and the intelligence community.
- Ika Trijsburg is Director of Urban Analytics, ANU Institute for Infrastructure in Society & Head of Democracy and Diplomacy, Municipal Association of Victoria. Ika draws on diverse sector expertise to address complex challenges to democracy, including disinformation.
Study mode: Online
Dates: 27 October – 24 November 2025
The first two weeks of the course are guided self-study, including two lectures and participation in discussion forums. During the second two weeks, students complete two short assessments, with guidance from instructors as needed.
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If you have any queries, please email sedev@mav.asn.au