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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Romola , 2251  /  signed 2019-12-18 16:15:07 +1100
Felicity , 2780  /  signed 2019-12-18 16:14:38 +1100
"I cannot understand why the Federal Government is cutting the funding for the Safe Technology for Women program. This program can actually save lives and provide some safety to women and CHILDREN fleeing family violence. Please reverse this decision."
Ron , 7303  /  signed 2019-12-18 16:13:48 +1100
Lynda , 2250  /  signed 2019-12-18 16:13:31 +1100
"Too many women are dying. Too many children are injured in a multitude of ways by family violence: terrorism in their own homes…."
Judith , 2902  /  signed 2019-12-18 16:13:24 +1100
"Judith Gamper"
Maureen , 4575  /  signed 2019-12-18 16:12:38 +1100
"It’s so important to keep women safe. What message is this sending that the LNP doesn’t care about women. It sure says it to me."
Linda , 2011  /  signed 2019-12-18 16:10:13 +1100
Kristina , 3071  /  signed 2019-12-18 16:08:42 +1100
Kieran , 2107  /  signed 2019-12-18 16:06:30 +1100
"These vulnerable victims need every support possible to make their lives safer and need this lifeline to be retained. The cost is just a drop in the ocean compared to the obscene funds being waster on state of the art new football stadiums for elite professional sports."
Peter , 7277  /  signed 2019-12-18 16:04:27 +1100
"Peter Kyle"
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