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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Justine , 4121  /  signed 2019-12-14 13:18:41 +1100
"As a fellow Christian, Prime Minister, I urge you to have compassion for women fleeing domestic violence who need safe and secure internet access and a phone they can be sure has no spyware on it. This program should be funded to allow these women and their children to recover and stay safe from harm. Why would you remove funding from this?"
Kevin , 6071  /  signed 2019-12-14 13:13:22 +1100
Deborah , 6061  /  signed 2019-12-14 13:06:34 +1100
"Are you for real? Cutting this programme is like condoning DV! That is insane."
Brigit , 6111  /  signed 2019-12-14 13:03:33 +1100
"Why does this government keep refusing support for vulnerable people?"
Donna , 6007  /  signed 2019-12-14 12:51:46 +1100
Lizette , 2470  /  signed 2019-12-14 12:12:04 +1100
Jane , 5039  /  signed 2019-12-14 12:01:19 +1100
"One woman dies per week and we won’t even give survivors a new phone! A new phone could save a life."
Denise , 6028  /  signed 2019-12-14 12:00:06 +1100
"I help these women escaping DV, if they keep their own phone perp’s put tracking devices on. Ring from differemt numbers constantly with threats and more abuse."
Paul , 7017  /  signed 2019-12-14 11:50:08 +1100
"Paul Smith"
Sue , 2099  /  signed 2019-12-14 11:46:08 +1100
"As a board member that looks after 2 women & children’s refuges – the absolute basic requirement is for a new phone. In this day and age, most people are tracking their spouses and children via phones and other items. This is a basic and essential item that must be provided."
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