Career Development Program

A program for sex workers who want to change the way they work

The Career Development Program assists Queensland sex workers in building their skills and growing their careers.

We support sex workers who want to change the way they work. That could be entering a new area of sex work, building skills, finding work in a different industry or learning how to edit photos for online content or advertising.

The CDP recognises the extensive skills and knowledge that sex workers have, and grows those skills to support participants as they work towards and achieve their goals.

What can I expect?

Building your skills and working towards your career goals can start with a call, text, or email to the Career Development Peer:

Meanjin office: 07 3835 1111

CDP Mobile: 0432 367 598

Email: cdp@respectqld.org.au

We offer two types of support in the CDP.

You can use a one-off session to meet with the CDP peer to get support and build your capacity with something specific like

• working differently in sex work
• finding work in a different industry
• job hunting
• applications and résumé writing
• tech and computer skills, or
• education or course applications.

Or, the case management program can support you over a 12-month period. You can meet with the CDP peer regularly to

• set goals
• recognise and grow your skills
• develop skills in new areas
• communicate your value to others
• have confidence in your career progression, and
• receive support from a diverse group of sex work peers.

Is the CDP right for me?

We welcome all Queensland sex workers and all diverse experiences from within sex work.

You are not required to continue sex work, or leave it, to access the Career Development Program.

If you want to build your skills, work towards your goals and grow your career, then the CDP is right for you!