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

1,910 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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Donna , 4101  /  signed 2019-12-13 18:59:17 +1100
"Donna Marcus"
Sarah , 6028  /  signed 2019-12-13 18:58:48 +1100
"I work in Family and Domestic Violence crisis accommodation. We are reliant on these phones as it empowers women in keeping safe, allows them to call for help when not safe and stops isolation. Our clients having phones is an essential part of safety planning and helps the refuge and all support services to stay in contact with our clients and keep women and children safe. Reverse this decision or when this change starts someone will die!"
Ewan , 2076  /  signed 2019-12-13 18:58:39 +1100
Glenn , 2134  /  signed 2019-12-13 18:58:10 +1100
"Glenn Leembruggen"
Patricia , 2217  /  signed 2019-12-13 18:56:08 +1100
"Women trying to escape from Domestic Violence need this assistance. Please be sure they always have it."
Julie , 4871  /  signed 2019-12-13 18:55:46 +1100
John , 3199  /  signed 2019-12-13 18:55:02 +1100
"Because I’m a human"
Garry& Regina , 2782  /  signed 2019-12-13 18:53:26 +1100
"Stop cuts to the 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."
Robyn , 2776  /  signed 2019-12-13 18:52:09 +1100
"Robyn Newton"
Alan , 6330  /  signed 2019-12-13 18:51:13 +1100
"Alan Williams"
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