DV Safe Phone’s mission to keep survivors safe has reached new heights with the charity recently earning a Guinness World Record for testing the most mobile phones in eight hours — an impressive 1,289 devices.
Building on this, we’re proud to today announce $50,000 to DV Safe Phone’s work helping Australian domestic violence survivors access safety, security and connection.
With this funding from The Lott by Golden Casket unclaimed prize money, 670 phones can be repaired and distributed to 670 domestic violence survivors as a vital tool for safety and independence.
Since 2020, DV Safe Phone has supported more than 18,000 domestic violence survivors by providing secure, untraceable phones that allow them to act, plan and reach out without fear of being tracked or controlled.
For every device collected or donated, DV Safe Phone’s specialised team restores, tests and prepares phones for distribution to 550-plus partner organisations such as shelters, hospitals and police stations nationwide.
On average, a refurbished safe phone costs $75, but the impact of restoring connection at a time of crisis is immeasurable.
DV Safe Phone Founder and CEO Ashton Wood said access to a safe phone could mean the difference between isolation and support when it matters most.
