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

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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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Barbara , 3101  /  signed 2019-12-15 19:42:46 +1100
"Women are very much at risk when they leave an abusive partner, and a new safe phone can be a lifeline!"
Mary , 3021  /  signed 2019-12-15 18:47:35 +1100
"Mary Kuhl"
Jessika , 2300  /  signed 2019-12-15 18:40:26 +1100
"Jessika Schaad"
Judith , 3380  /  signed 2019-12-15 18:16:48 +1100
"If you really believe domestic violence exists and women fleeing violent partners should be supported don’t cut this lifeline."
Paula , 6163  /  signed 2019-12-15 17:57:20 +1100
"Paula Mondlane"
Sallie , 7004  /  signed 2019-12-15 17:35:14 +1100
"Having been a victim of DV I know the absolute importance and feeling of security having a Plan B. The WESNET programme was just that; timing is everything"
Donna , 6210  /  signed 2019-12-15 17:15:01 +1100
Geoffrey , 2785  /  signed 2019-12-15 17:09:44 +1100
heather ruth , 5008  /  signed 2019-12-15 17:00:45 +1100
Sue , 2191  /  signed 2019-12-15 16:47:36 +1100
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