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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Jo , 6006  /  signed 2020-01-09 16:56:22 +1100
"This is an important issue, a practical way to support women leaving abuse and violence. I urge you to continue the program."
Alice , 0870  /  signed 2020-01-09 16:16:11 +1100
"WESNET provide valuable resources including the Safe Connection phones to Central Australian Women’s Legal Service. These phones are an essential tool in safety planning for women who are living in extremely complex and dangerous situations in remote Central Australia and the Barkly. Please continue the funding for this vital service."
Ari , 6101  /  signed 2020-01-09 09:52:03 +1100
"Australia still has some of the most appealing congestive violence rates in the developed world. Programs like this are absolutely imperative if we ever hope to change this situation. Please, please don’t cut it."
Sarah , 2324  /  signed 2020-01-09 09:17:35 +1100
Zac , 6169  /  signed 2020-01-09 01:00:52 +1100
"Because scomo is a money hungry fuckwit"
michael , 6210  /  signed 2020-01-08 22:18:14 +1100
"Secure communication is an essential service for these women. They are in strife."
mary , 6160  /  signed 2020-01-08 21:46:31 +1100
"I shouldn’t have to tell you how important this is. Preventing women from accessing shelter and protection should be a high priority for you."
Helen , 6030  /  signed 2020-01-08 21:31:57 +1100
"I was previously in an abusive relationship and it was so hard to leave. We must do all we can to help women leave relationships where they experience domestic violence."
Casey , 6430  /  signed 2020-01-08 21:10:00 +1100
Julian , 6260  /  signed 2020-01-08 21:06:34 +1100
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