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

1,908 SIGNATURES

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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Douglas , 5092  /  signed 2019-12-13 21:56:39 +1100
Carolyn , 6023  /  signed 2019-12-13 21:50:56 +1100
"I have recently seen a friend go through the process of leaving a violent relationship and I believe that any initiative that empowers women to leave should be supported."
Barbara , 2615  /  signed 2019-12-13 21:40:46 +1100
Nancy , 3799  /  signed 2019-12-13 21:39:20 +1100
"just like to know Mr Morrison how you can stand up in front of the cameras claiming to care so much about domestic violence abuse and then go and cut the funding, nice one you **********"
Tineka , 2749  /  signed 2019-12-13 21:37:10 +1100
Margaret , 2605  /  signed 2019-12-13 21:33:22 +1100
Lyn , 3446  /  signed 2019-12-13 21:32:46 +1100
"As a survivor of family violence I’m appalled that the government is going to cut the funding for the WESNET program. It is vital that women in danger from domestic violence have access to a phone, eg to ring police and to stay connected to support systems. Reinstate the funding for safe technology!"
Michele , 5260  /  signed 2019-12-13 21:19:49 +1100
"How can a government – a Prime Minister and a woman Minister in Minister Ruston possibly justify cutting out phones to help women and children from the perils of family abuse. God help them"
Natasha , 3101  /  signed 2019-12-13 21:19:45 +1100
jillian , 2070  /  signed 2019-12-13 21:15:51 +1100
"Why are u so outright mean. To stop this could mean the difference between life and death or serious injury to save a few measly dollars. Wake up to yourself."
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