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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Mike , 4879  /  signed 2019-12-13 14:25:59 +1100
Tim , 5126  /  signed 2019-12-13 14:24:03 +1100
Ross , 6020  /  signed 2019-12-13 14:22:19 +1100
Paul , 6171  /  signed 2019-12-13 14:20:53 +1100
"A safe phone is a way we can prevent domestic abuse survivors from
on going abuse and harassment by previous partners. By cutting this funding you will prevent the most vulnerable from receiving the assistance they deserve.
Domestic violence is something that I have witnessed in my extended family and know they issues survivors face on a daily basis."
Kay , 3058  /  signed 2019-12-13 14:17:37 +1100
Alan , 2097  /  signed 2019-12-13 14:14:03 +1100
"our behaviour toward women is third world like. I believe it is important to change that as quick as possible"
Sue , 5351  /  signed 2019-12-13 14:13:55 +1100
"A smart phone is one of the simplest measures to add a little to a DV survivor’s journey to safety."
Lisa , 3555  /  signed 2019-12-13 14:10:17 +1100
"These phones provide, quite literally, a life line that can help those escaping family violence be connected safely. Our world relies on connectivity, a decision to cease this program will be detrimental to victim survivors."
John , 3195  /  signed 2019-12-13 14:06:13 +1100
Carol , 2763  /  signed 2019-12-13 14:04:54 +1100
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