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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Dianne , 3018  /  signed 2019-12-13 15:07:25 +1100
"Dianne McNamara
Women and Children have a right to be safe from violent people and a phone allows them to be comfortable"
Maureen , 2478  /  signed 2019-12-13 15:06:15 +1100
"Maureen J Fletcher"
Stephanie , 6030  /  signed 2019-12-13 15:04:25 +1100
"The phones are a play a pivotal role in keeping women safe. They allow women who could not financially afford a phone to have a safe phone hidden to use in time of duress. They also allow women to remain in contact with service providers, making sure they can reach out when needed."
Colin , 6107  /  signed 2019-12-13 15:01:32 +1100
Walter , 2540  /  signed 2019-12-13 14:59:17 +1100
Diane , 6701  /  signed 2019-12-13 14:57:15 +1100
Monica , 3182  /  signed 2019-12-13 14:57:02 +1100
Chilla , 6011  /  signed 2019-12-13 14:56:44 +1100
"Do we see a ‘cut’ in domestic violence? In men killing their partners or former partners? No, we don’t. Until we reduce the rate of partner killing and violence let’s commit to everything that is working. We need MORE not fewer resources committed to stemming this deadly assault on Australian citizens."
Ruth , 3142  /  signed 2019-12-13 14:55:21 +1100
Isha , 5126  /  signed 2019-12-13 14:54:40 +1100
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