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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Andrea , 3226  /  signed 2019-12-13 17:37:05 +1100
Malcolm , 3140  /  signed 2019-12-13 17:33:39 +1100
"If a mobile is essential for safety and the government is not prepared to contribute,maybe they could get their business mates who need a tax deduction to donate and have an image boost that the government doesn’t want."
Anni , 3550  /  signed 2019-12-13 17:32:54 +1100
"Because too many women are being traumatised or killed by abusive men.
To all the men who sign, Thank you."
Pauline , 2257  /  signed 2019-12-13 17:30:19 +1100
Sharon , 6052  /  signed 2019-12-13 17:29:08 +1100
"It gives women a chance to live independent life and exit a relationship that is riddled with violence and control"
Geoff , 5118  /  signed 2019-12-13 17:28:38 +1100
"Please accept this appeal as a genuine request."
Simone , 3199  /  signed 2019-12-13 17:28:37 +1100
"I am a family Violence specialist. These safe phones are detrimental to women’s safety. We often provide women with safe phones, as theirs have been compromised and tracked by perpetrators, leading to perpetrator locating the women, A safe phone can literally be the difference between life and death. The Government needs to be doing A HELL OF A LOT MORE for victims of Family Violence, instead of cutting services that are vital in helping women.
Please do the right thing."
Leah , 6000  /  signed 2019-12-13 17:24:50 +1100
Cameron , 2097  /  signed 2019-12-13 17:24:07 +1100
"I think it is a disgrace that this program is being dropped. when you consider where so much government money goes to governmental and business rorts, feeding the fat cats."
jan , 2525  /  signed 2019-12-13 17:20:51 +1100
"Don’t take this initiative away for most vulnerable people. Where is your compassion? Or are big business the only ones worth bailing out. Actions speak louder than words."
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