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RhED in 2011 ~ knowing where we’ve come from

Discover how RhED has evolved in providing holistic support to diverse sex workers, while advocating for safer working conditions and challenging societal perceptions. Find out about key changes and ongoing challenges in the industry.

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RhED in 2011 ~ knowing where we’ve come from

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  1. RhED in 2011~ knowing where we’ve come from

  2. for sex workers (of all sexes, genders and sexualities) • clients • families and significant others • Funded to provide: • Health education • Information • Counselling/support* • Referral • Advocacy • *Support with housing, exiting and legal matters

  3. How is it done …. • At 10 Inkerman St • – drop in 1-5pm Tue-Fri • H2H – Friday 5-11pm • By telephone • On outreach • Street, health bus, foot patrol • Brothels/escort agencies/private workers • throughout Victoria • Community presentations and campaigns • The RED magazine • Funded by: • The Department of Health – Department of Human Services • Department of Justice • Project funding Ugly Mugs

  4. What has changed Professionalisation The internet Social media The 1800 number Increased regulation Red Rendezvous Clients

  5. What has not changed The general community’s perception of the sex industry The unregulated industry

  6. Peer Red Rendezvous Focus groups Outreach H2H

  7. Where to from here RhED aims to improve the health and wellbeing of sex workers across Victoria To seek safe spaces for street sex workers to work from To access resources/funds for migrant sex workers To advocate on behalf of exempt escort workers to be able to work from a range of settings to prevent OH&S risks

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