Stop cuts to survivor safety phone program

Stop cuts to survivor safe phones program

A new phone can be a lifeline when a woman is escaping an abuser. It can help her stay safe, stay connected to support systems and service, and prevent further abuse.

Yet the Morrison Government is set to cut funding for the WESNET program that distributes smartphones to survivors of domestic and sexual violence in June. If this decision stands - 600 domestic violence survivors each month will miss out on a new 'safe' phone.

There's still a chance to keep this important program going -- sign the petition to join the campaign to save the safe phones program, and create a wave of backlash Minister Ruston and the Morrison Government can't ignore.

Help us get to 2,000 signatures

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Sign the petition:

To Social Services Minister Ruston and the Morrison Government,

Domestic violence is a national crisis, and our governments should be ensuring all the services that can help women and their children get safe are funded to meet demand.

We urge you to reinstate funding to the Safe Technology for Women program, to ensure they can continue providing safe devices to women escaping and recovering from violence.

Signed,

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Catherene , 6330  /  signed 2020-02-08 17:36:34 +1100
Lauren , 3550  /  signed 2020-02-08 14:39:47 +1100
"We need to help these women feel safe, supported and connected to those that can help them – whether that’s family or services. In 2020, that means phones. Take that away from them, and you reduce their options, their independence and increase their vulnerability. We need to do better than this."
Ruth , 4101  /  signed 2020-02-03 13:37:52 +1100
E.A. , 30504  /  signed 2020-01-30 00:55:49 +1100
"I know you don’t care about women, but at this point women will abolish and dismantle your government if you don’t start. they are half of all tax payers, which means half of all tax funding goes to us."
Katrina , 6014  /  signed 2020-01-27 23:17:42 +1100
Barbara , 6010  /  signed 2020-01-26 20:14:05 +1100
"Barbara Leonard"
Elizabeth , 6163  /  signed 2020-01-25 23:37:53 +1100
"This is a way to prevent further costs in mental health and many other aspects of safety. Surely the safety of Australian citizens should be a priority. Even young school children have access to phones especially with so many working parents it has become a way of ensuring safety. How much more important is providing for those at risk? Sincerely Elizabeth Wilkes"
Greg , 6070  /  signed 2020-01-23 11:41:28 +1100
"To help decrease the deaths at the hands of an ex partner"
Glenys , 6052  /  signed 2020-01-23 10:19:13 +1100
Julie , 6011  /  signed 2020-01-23 02:12:13 +1100
"Julie Scanlon"
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