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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D , 2739  /  signed 2019-12-13 11:56:37 +1100
"Most victims are abused by keeping them isolated from support and help. Please do not compound the problem by keeping them isolated and vulnerable. Please help to provide them with safe and stable support networks. Thank you."
Judy , 3028  /  signed 2019-12-13 11:56:18 +1100
"Like most people, I know a survivor and find this cut cruel and mean. A phone can simply save a mind, a life, and children. Budget surplus is not worth sacrificing the vulnerable, not worth people suffering for the sake of the ‘bottom line’. Please govern FOR the people of Australia, especially for those who are at risk."
Alicia , 2785  /  signed 2019-12-13 11:55:39 +1100
"Having been physically abused, I know how frightened you become of men afterwards. When you consider that abuse could happen to any female or male you know -mother, father, sister, brother et al – it’s vital that these people have a lifeline, however slim. It would be immoral to deny them this. What if it was you in that situation!"
Spescha , 3056  /  signed 2019-12-13 11:55:36 +1100
"Spescha Barakat"
Robyn , 2015  /  signed 2019-12-13 11:55:21 +1100
Shirley , 3174  /  signed 2019-12-13 11:55:06 +1100
Kate , 5038  /  signed 2019-12-13 11:55:01 +1100
Maggie , 5063  /  signed 2019-12-13 11:54:38 +1100
"Women are being killed in domestic violence incidents with alarming frequency, woman and children are suffering domestic violence and other forms of abuse at a probably unprecedented rate, and your government cuts the funding to a program that has proven efficacy at keeping them safe/ Please reverse this atrocious decision and do the right thing now!"
Patricia , 2142  /  signed 2019-12-13 11:54:27 +1100
"Please allow this aid to continue for vulnerable woman and their children"
L , 7248  /  signed 2019-12-13 11:54:22 +1100
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