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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Kate , 2021  /  signed 2019-12-13 13:02:25 +1100
Colin , 3132  /  signed 2019-12-13 13:02:24 +1100
Clare , 3231  /  signed 2019-12-13 13:01:38 +1100
Dianne , 5062  /  signed 2019-12-13 13:00:54 +1100
"Dear Minister, just why do you think women escaping domestic violence don’t need, or deserve, a phone that is safe for them to use? The Morrison government gives lip service to supporting women, but when it comes to dollars we can’t afford it. It is clearly less important than, say, reducing the deficit or supporting the coal industry. Women’s lives don’t matter, do they? One death a week is just a statistic, right? Not an actual woman who dies in terror. Violent men use phones to threaten and intimidate. You either don’t get it, or you don’t care."
Elizabeth , 3219  /  signed 2019-12-13 12:59:25 +1100
Alan , 2430  /  signed 2019-12-13 12:58:33 +1100
"Domestic violence against women is a huge problem. The safe phones program is a cost effective way to help keep women safe. Please do not cut this program."
Rebecca , 1340  /  signed 2019-12-13 12:58:04 +1100
Rebecca , 6069  /  signed 2019-12-13 12:58:02 +1100
"This is a lifeline to these survivors and provides reassurance, safety and knowledge that help is only a call away. Whether that call is for knowing they are not alone or for emergency police assistance. It is vital. Don’t be a tool and keep this tool."
Val , 6061  /  signed 2019-12-13 12:55:32 +1100
"Minister – please keep women & children safe!"
inge , 2226  /  signed 2019-12-13 12:55:09 +1100
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