The City of Ballarat is dedicated to combating gendered and family violence by expanding frontline services, notably through the DV Safe Phone project, which redistributes donated mobile phones to domestic violence survivors. The initiative will add six new donation points across local facilities, aiming to facilitate access to free phones for victim survivors through partnerships with the CoRE Alliance and CHIVIC. Local businesses are encouraged to support this cause by hosting donation boxes or repurposing old fleet mobile phones, thereby aiding victims while also reducing e-waste. Since its inception, DV Safe Phone has provided over 11,000 devices and collaborates with over 360 registered agencies to make a significant impact across Australia. For those interested in contributing, please contact Nikki Firmin at DV Safe Phone on 0419 776226