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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Leigh , 4061  /  signed 2019-12-14 02:17:14 +1100
"Please reconsider cuts to the budget for domestic violence survivors, so that they do not miss out on safe phones when fleeing domestic violence. This is a very important program that your government promised to support victims of domestic violence in Australia."
Rachel , 75011  /  signed 2019-12-14 01:47:07 +1100
"Rachel"
Antoinette , 3193  /  signed 2019-12-14 01:37:54 +1100
Helen , 5158  /  signed 2019-12-14 00:25:18 +1100
Kanji , 3552  /  signed 2019-12-14 00:18:44 +1100
Jessica , 6065  /  signed 2019-12-13 23:49:16 +1100
"This funding is vital to provide safe communications for women under duress from violent partners. Please reconsider the cuts.
Jessica Denholm"
Jodie , 6164  /  signed 2019-12-13 23:48:36 +1100
"I personally have issued these phones for the purpose of women’s safety.
Part of daily safety planning involves trying to ensure women at high risk of FDV and murder have a safe way of communication with essential support services and emergency services.
Women with no income need these phones, women who have been financially abused amongst other atrocities need these phones.
These phones are a lifeline. How can you not understand the value of this program?
If you go through with the cut, then shame on you for making women at risk more vulnerable and less safe in the world from their violent abusive partners."
Margaret , 3350  /  signed 2019-12-13 23:48:16 +1100
Margaret , 6148  /  signed 2019-12-13 23:42:35 +1100
"these phones save lives – obviously they don’t mean much to this Federal Government"
Allan , 3136  /  signed 2019-12-13 23:41:18 +1100
"Prime Minister Morrison and Minister Ruston
It is madness to cancel or diminish the Safe phones program as you could be cutting a potential lifeline to protect and save a domestic abuse victim.
please reconsider this matter and reverse this policy
Allan Clarke

Allan Clarke"
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