Peer Support

We offer peer support for all sex workers. Our 100% sex worker team is here to listen and support with whatever you need. Whether it’s work-related tips, navigating difficult situations, or just someone to talk to who understands your experiences, we’re here!

Sex workers can connect with us for anything, including but not limited to:

  • Work strategies – Tips and tools for starting or changing work, navigating different ways of working in Victoria, and navigating challenges.

  • Health and well-being – Sex work-specific information, resources, and conversations about physical, sexual, mental, and emotional health.

  • Sexual health and safer sex practices – Sex work-specific sexual health information, resources, supplies, and referrals.

  • Drug use and harm reduction – Information and resources for sex workers who use drugs, from a harm reduction and health promotion framework.

  • Workplace health and safety – Support with identifying and addressing workplace health and safety concerns.

  • Decriminalisation – Information and resources on Victoria’s Sex Work Decriminalisation Act and what it means for how we work.

  • Legal information – Support, advocacy and referrals to sex worker-friendly legal services.

  • Navigating state, police, and court interactions – Information about your rights and options, and support and advocacy when interacting with the criminal-legal system.

  • Domestic violence, sexual assault, and Ugly Mugs – Confidential peer support and connections to other services.

  • Non-legal advocacy – Support with self-advocacy, writing letters, or preparing for appointments, meetings and hearings.

  • Stigma and discrimination – Confidential support to talk about experiences and explore strategies for managing challenges.

  • Migration – Visa and immigration support, advocacy, information, resources, and legal referrals for migrant sex workers.

  • Housing – Support with crisis accommodation, transitional housing, and tenancy issues.

  • Finance – Referrals to sex worker-friendly accountants and support with accessing financial assistance.

  • Peer bereavement – Support following the loss of a fellow sex worker.

Our peer support is flexible, person-centred, and tailored to your situation—whether it’s a one-off conversation or ongoing support. We can connect you with other services and support you along the way.

You can reach out for peer support via phone, email, or in person. Get in touch below!