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.

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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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Nathan , 3054  /  signed 2019-12-20 06:14:48 +1100
"Please fund worthy causes"
Maryrose , 3131  /  signed 2019-12-20 05:55:56 +1100
Tess , 3072  /  signed 2019-12-20 05:52:48 +1100
Tracy , 6027  /  signed 2019-12-20 03:57:49 +1100
"Everyone neeeds to have contact with loved one in troubled times!"
Rachel , 4551  /  signed 2019-12-20 00:40:45 +1100
"People escaping violence need all the help, support and funding we can give them to safely still live their lives. These phones can be for all those things. How can you take away such an important lifeline?"
Tanya , 6153  /  signed 2019-12-20 00:17:26 +1100
"This is a vital service for victims of FDV to keep them safe and in contact with supports"
Tara , 3054  /  signed 2019-12-19 22:56:57 +1100
"This program provides safe mobiles to people who have either fled their homes without a phone, or have had their phones confiscated, broken or tracked by perpetrators. These phones aren’t a luxury, they’re a lifeline."
Ned , 4006  /  signed 2019-12-19 22:50:02 +1100
Anna , 3122  /  signed 2019-12-19 22:47:03 +1100
"This saves lives- please don’t cut this program"
Meredith , 2515  /  signed 2019-12-19 22:31:51 +1100
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