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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Kelda , 6110  /  signed 2019-12-16 21:46:21 +1100
Tracey , 2605  /  signed 2019-12-16 21:34:19 +1100
"Tracey Newbury"
Caroline , 6330  /  signed 2019-12-16 21:22:54 +1100
"I work along side FDV victims and one of the first priority is a safety phone. Victims need to be able to call Police and refuges at all times."
Mandy , 3196  /  signed 2019-12-16 21:04:18 +1100
"This issue is so important given the national crisis of violence against women, continuing to fund the WESNET program will help keep women and children fleeing from violence safe."
Ian , 2104  /  signed 2019-12-16 20:58:11 +1100
"Tax cuts for the rich and the disadvantaged suffer."
Guy , 6330  /  signed 2019-12-16 20:46:58 +1100
"This is a disgrace, such an essential service should continue to be funded."
Rosie , 3442  /  signed 2019-12-16 20:36:59 +1100
Vanessa , 3052  /  signed 2019-12-16 19:27:31 +1100
Annie , 3066  /  signed 2019-12-16 19:12:54 +1100
"Annie Reeves"
Lisa , 2038  /  signed 2019-12-16 18:50:59 +1100
"Women’s safety should be prioritised as a National emergency. The provision of safe phones for women experiencing intimate partner violence is a vital resource which should be continued."
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