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

1,910 SIGNATURES

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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Fiona , 7000  /  signed 2019-12-23 19:18:17 +1100
"It is very common for abusers to track where victims are by altering their phone. It is not uncommon for abusers to use their family, workmates and friends to contact the victim and harass, plead abuse and threaten

There are enough dead women already!

This is a logical necessary program. Cutting it has no benefits to society and certainly not protecting women."
Karen , 3555  /  signed 2019-12-23 18:34:07 +1100
Jenny , 3844  /  signed 2019-12-23 18:07:39 +1100
"I have worked with women who have enormously benefited from this program. It is crucial to keep it going to keep women safe."
Kirralee , 3754  /  signed 2019-12-23 17:52:15 +1100
"With such high rates of domestic violence in Australia, we must do everything we can to prevent it. This includes giving people safe options to stay connected with their support networks."
Bernard , 3450  /  signed 2019-12-23 15:45:36 +1100
"I recognise how vulnerable women are to being tracked by perpetrators using their phones – this is very easy to do – so access to a new device is a crucial part of a safety plan for women and their kids. this needs to be recognised."
E , 3189  /  signed 2019-12-23 15:41:54 +1100
"As a professional supporting women AND children to leave family violence, the impact of this funding cut will mean the continuation of violence to be perpetrated. Men who perpetrate violence to women using technology ALSO perpetrate it to children. Perhaps before you make radical fiscal decisions that will jeopardize the safety of women AND children, go and talk to any woman who has benefited from a new phone to understand how vital this service is."
Carma , 4503  /  signed 2019-12-23 15:25:29 +1100
Barbara , 4505  /  signed 2019-12-23 15:17:50 +1100
"This program has saved many lives, is inexpensive compared to many other initiatives and is such an important way for those to be able to to access help."
Hannah , 2148  /  signed 2019-12-23 15:07:51 +1100
"Hannah McGrath"
Jacqui , 3451  /  signed 2019-12-23 12:04:16 +1100
"Because it saves the lives of women. Shame on you for cutting essentials services."
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