Safe with Milli

Bridging the Technology Gap to Combat Gender-Based Violence in our communities

Gender-Based Violence is at crisis levels. Still.

Gender-based violence, including Intimate Partner and Family Violence, Sexual Violence and Human Trafficking, remains a critical societal issue that demands our collective attention and action. Despite decades of efforts by governments, healthcare professionals, and social service workers, progress has been painfully slow. This ongoing crisis stands as a barrier to achieving true gender equity. Until we confront and resolve this, we will continue to fall short of building the fair and equal society we strive for.

Enter the Safe With Milli Program, designed to address critical gaps in technology and service coordination that have historically limited outcomes for survivors and the effectiveness of prevention efforts.

At its core, Safe With Milli leverages fit-for-purpose technology to improve service coordination, data sharing, and collaboration among non-profit service providers, government agencies, and community organizations. This ensures that survivors and at-risk individuals receive the protection, intervention, and long-term recovery support they need while equipping frontline organisations with the tools to deliver critical support more effectively.

By fostering stronger relationships between service providers, the program builds partnerships, shares knowledge, and lays the groundwork for lasting change in how violence against women is prevented and addressed.

What began as a one-year pilot with 20 nonprofit service providers across WA and Ontario has expanded into a three-year program, driven by strong early outcomes, high engagement from service providers, and growing interest from additional organisations eager to get involved. By 2025, the program is projected to involve over 40 service providers. Many of these organisations are experiencing significant increases in demand compared to previous years, with little to no additional government funding. The program has become indispensable in meeting these challenges. There’s only so much that can be achieved with limited resources—without harnessing the power of technology.

Delivering the “how”

Experts have long understood what is needed to reduce gender-based violence: greater access to services, improved data sharing between providers, and coordinated support for those experiencing harm. What’s been missing is the "how." Safe With Milli fills this gap, providing the tools and technology to transform knowledge into action and drive lasting change.

Clear goals, lasting impact

At the heart of the Safe With Milli Program is a deep commitment to improving the lives of survivors of gender-based violence, while also strengthening the communities that support them.

The program is focused on achieving practical, measurable outcomes. By tackling systemic barriers within the sector, Safe With Milli aims to drive meaningful change that reshapes how society responds to and supports survivors.

Key outcomes sought

Enhanced Survivor Safety & Recovery

Empowering individuals with the necessary support to navigate safety, protection, and long-term healing.
Improved Service Delivery

Increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of service providers through streamlined processes and enhanced collaboration and coordination
Sector Uplift

Promoting evidence-informed practices that drive better outcomes and foster continuous improvement within the sector.
Perpetrator Accountability

Helping to hold perpetrators accountable through the collection of evidence of harm.
Strengthened Community Safety & Cohesion

Implementing proactive measures to reduce risks and enhance well-being across communities.
Catalysing System Change

Leveraging actionable data and collaboration to drive meaningful, long-term systemic improvements.

In safe hands

Milli is a discreet, easy-to-use safety app designed to support individuals facing or recovering from intimate partner, family, or sexual violence, human trafficking, and other crimes. Developed in collaboration with frontline service providers and people with lived experience, Milli offers essential features to enhance personal safety, connect individuals with support services, and provide critical resources when they’re needed most. Milli is currently invitation-only, but stay tuned for its public release in April.