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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Terry , 2226  /  signed 2019-12-13 15:55:01 +1100
"Abuse from a violent and controlling partner can make using usual phones and communications unsafe. Financial hardship means challenges for those leaving who may struggle to be able to meet credit requirements."
Peter , 2322  /  signed 2019-12-13 15:53:08 +1100
"Lets take your protection officers away from you politicians and see how you like being venerable to violence."
Carole , 4305  /  signed 2019-12-13 15:53:05 +1100
Fiona , 2488  /  signed 2019-12-13 15:50:31 +1100
David , 2601  /  signed 2019-12-13 15:48:20 +1100
Mel , 6169  /  signed 2019-12-13 15:43:04 +1100
Beavan , 7250  /  signed 2019-12-13 15:42:24 +1100
Jeanette , 2219  /  signed 2019-12-13 15:40:49 +1100
Heather , 3550  /  signed 2019-12-13 15:38:36 +1100
"It is difficult to reconcile how a government can promote its support for women and children who are victim/survivors of family violence and then cut such a critical program as the safe phones. This program has supported the safety of so many women – I urge you to re-think the intention to cut the funding to this program."
Matt , 5063  /  signed 2019-12-13 15:37:42 +1100
"Matthew Buckley"
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