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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Simone , 2785  /  signed 2019-12-18 15:26:20 +1100
Janusz , 3055  /  signed 2019-12-18 15:24:56 +1100
Marea , 4178  /  signed 2019-12-18 15:22:10 +1100
Andrea , 2443  /  signed 2019-12-18 15:22:00 +1100
"Forget your illusory and damaging budget surplus and start supporting the people of this country on whose behalf you are supposed to be governing!!!"
Robyn , 2575  /  signed 2019-12-18 15:21:25 +1100
Carol , 6162  /  signed 2019-12-18 15:20:19 +1100
"Shameful action by an uncaring government."
Amy , 5041  /  signed 2019-12-18 15:20:06 +1100
"Leaving an abusive relationship is the most dangerous time for a victim, with significant increases in technological abuse including stalking and harassing. To withdraw support from such an important program is contemptuous."
Tracie , 3793  /  signed 2019-12-18 15:18:01 +1100
"Tracie Armstrong"
Lisa , 3451  /  signed 2019-12-18 14:50:03 +1100
Geoff , 4220  /  signed 2019-12-18 14:42:19 +1100
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