A domestic violence support service that has helped almost 20,000 women escape technology abuse from their partners is set to lose federal funding.
For Sydney mother-of-two Dianne, there was one item that was essential to breaking free of the physically abusive relationship that threatened to take her life and custody of her children.Wesnet helps more than 600 people each month escaping family and domestic violenceCompanies such as Telstra have been strong supporters of Wesnet, which is hoping another funding agency will come on board
"I knew my phone would be tracked and traced and all the things go with it, but not enough about technology to protect myself.""All the things that happen after you leave: it's huge the task you need to do — you've got to deal with FACS, your solicitor, police, housing, job," she said. National director Karen Bentley said their work was essential in an era when partners frequently used mobile phones to track women and locate them after their relationship had ended.
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