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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Gunter , 2103  /  signed 2019-12-13 07:50:11 +1100
ruth , 2031  /  signed 2019-12-13 07:47:43 +1100
Rose , 5118  /  signed 2019-12-13 07:33:55 +1100
"The sheer amount of women dying at the hands of their abuser is enough reason to continue funding this program."
Kelly , 3550  /  signed 2019-12-13 07:25:10 +1100
Michael , 3135  /  signed 2019-12-13 07:16:15 +1100
"This is life saving initiative in my opinion"
Clare , 5116  /  signed 2019-12-13 07:06:34 +1100
"I am the programme manager for northern Adelaide domestic violence service and without this service many women would continue to be isolated and abused."
Diane , 3011  /  signed 2019-12-13 07:03:45 +1100
Sarah , 5025  /  signed 2019-12-13 06:57:39 +1100
"Women often need to leave their phones behind due to tracking devices. Phones are needed to contact DV services, lawyers, family and police etc. Its a safety issue!"
Lisa , 2754  /  signed 2019-12-13 06:48:24 +1100
"Women need to be able to reach out when they need help"
Susan , 3011  /  signed 2019-12-13 06:12:59 +1100
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