Help Start a New Life with Your Old Phone
What if you could reduce e-waste, give your old phone a new purpose, and support people in your community, all at once? Thanks to a new partnership between ACS Victoria and DSV Phones, now you can.
An often-overlooked consequence of rapid technological innovation is the mounting pile of outdated devices, incompatible components, and out-of-style models that end up in local landfill. Not only does this harm the environment, contributing to overflowing landfill and complicating e-recycling efforts, but many of these phones are still perfectly functional.
“For domestic violence (DV) victims, access to a safe phone can mean the difference between life and death. Perpetrators often use phones to control and monitor their victims, leaving them isolated and without a secure way to keep in contact with friends and family or seek help.” – DV Safe Phones
ACS Victoria has partnered with DV Safe Phones to offer a more meaningful way to recycle your still-functional phone, by passing it on to someone who truly needs it.
Donate in Melbourne
The ACS Victoria office will have a donation box available between the 24th of November - 18th December. Swing by the office, chat with the team, and send your old phone off to a place where it can make a real difference.
Donate across Australia
You can still donate your phone to DV Safe Phones if you’re outside of Melbourne! Check out DV Safe Phones eligibility criteria, local drop boxes and postal address here: https://dvsafephone.org/donate-phones
About DV Safe Phones
At DV Safe Phone, we give your old phone a new purpose by helping DV victims stay connected, stay safe, and move forward towards a brighter future. We collect, repurpose and gift mobile phones to domestic violence (DV) victims. These 'safe phones' are a vital link to emergency services, support networks, and loved ones.
Our goal is to get a safe phone into the hands of every Australian DV victim who needs one. With over two million known DV victims in Australia, there is no doubt we have a significant challenge on our hands. However, we know that with your help, we can break down barriers to accessing vital help when it is needed most. You can play a vital role in ensuring every call for help is heard.
Learn more at https://dvsafephone.org/