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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Barbara , 2226  /  signed 2019-12-13 13:33:30 +1100
"Barbara Sharkey"
Susanne , 6031  /  signed 2019-12-13 13:33:18 +1100
"I’m a survivor of domestic abuse. A safe phone wasn’t available to me but it would have made a difference. I could have felt safer, knowing I could quickly get help when I needed it."
Celia , 2350  /  signed 2019-12-13 13:28:30 +1100
"Celia Smith"
Ann , 6025  /  signed 2019-12-13 13:28:28 +1100
"Does this program cost billions? No. Shame on you ministers and the government. Support stopping dv and helpjng women be safe in a practical way by giving them safe phones."
Melissa , 2040  /  signed 2019-12-13 13:27:58 +1100
"Melissa Armstrong"
Kaisa , 2250  /  signed 2019-12-13 13:27:16 +1100
Stacey , 4179  /  signed 2019-12-13 13:26:26 +1100
"Women need a phone to escape from DV. They need to be able to access services"
Michele , 2750  /  signed 2019-12-13 13:23:11 +1100
Daniela , 5042  /  signed 2019-12-13 13:22:52 +1100
Karl , 2259  /  signed 2019-12-13 13:21:44 +1100
"Wake-up to yourselves and start to understand funding programmes, such as this, which benefit ordinary, everyday Australians are just as meritorious as the handouts, either in the form of tax dodging avoidance schemes you concoct on behalf of your already wealth mates and supporters, or your equally distasteful hand-outs to your wealthy cocky/farming mates and big agribusiness mates! You are, without doubt, shonks of the worst order!"
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