SEX WORK LAWS HAVE CHANGED IN QLD
Our vision is for sex work to be recognised as work and as such fully decriminalised. We envisage a society where all sex workers are free to pursue our occupation safely, on our own terms without fear of criminalisation, stigma or discrimination. Read more
Respect Inc is seeking a Peer Educator, who will be based at the Yugambeh (Gold Coast) office. The role will be permanent part-time, 20 hours per week. The Gold Coast Peer Educator will be responsible for providing peer education, support, and referrals to sex workers...
Sex workers should be safe at work
In early September 2024, a sex worker went to work at her usual workplace in Brisbane. She was sleeping overnight at the workplace after the shift ended and everyone else had left. She was found there dead, but not until 2 days later. Like everyone else, sex workers...
Keep Our Mob Safer – Safer Sex and STIs
Sometimes sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have no signs or symptoms. This means you could have an STI and not even know. Some STI symptoms might include: Redness, burning, or swollen genitals Pain or irritation when peeing Bleeding between periods Experiencing...
Stigma Free Health Care – Crimson Plus Clinic
Having trouble finding stigma free health care? Want more than just an STI screen? Free appointments for all health concerns - No Medicare required! Crimson Plus clinic is a sex worker-only health clinic run by Respect Inc, with a peer educator running the desk and a...
Crimson Legal Advice for Sex Workers in QLD
NEW! Do you have a legal issue? Need legal advice? A Tuesday night legal clinic at Respect Inc will link sex workers with a lawyer for free legal advice. Advice can be accessed from wherever you are in Queensland. Appointments via phone, online meeting or...
Male sex workers
Respect Inc’s guide for navigating where to work, laws and police, friendly services, and links for male sex workers.
Sex Work and The Laws in Queensland
This info sheet provides an overview of the sex work laws in Queensland.
Work Health & Safety for Sex Workers
There are new Work Health and Safety (WHS) protections for sex workers in QLD.
Stealthing is a crime
New consent laws New consent laws commenced in Queensland on 23 September, 2024. The affirmative model of consent requires free and voluntary discussion and agreement to take part in a sexual activity. What is stealthing? Stealthing is when you agree to a...