News Archive
October 2021
RhED is looking for EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST to join the RhED SEX WORK ADVISORY COMMITTEE! 13 October 2021
The RhED Advisory Committee provides advice, feedback and recommendations on RhED policies, programs and services. The advisory committee membership comprises current or former sex workers, and RhED management. read more...
September 2021
Have your say on these three Scarlet Alliance consultations! 12 September 2021
Scarlet Alliance are currently running three consultations on online content laws, STI management and their Strategic Plan read more...
August 2021
Red Files joins global sex worker organisation 08 August 2021
We are now officially a member of the Global Network of Sex Work Projects read more...
July 2021
Nominations for the Red Files Committee are now open! 31 July 2021
Interested in learning new skills and giving back to the sex worker community? read more...
Managing Money Workshop for Sex Workers in Victoria 17 July 2021
RhED is partnering with MoneyGirl to help peers understand and better manage finances read more...
Fiona Patten to launch book on Melbourne's 19th century brothels 17 July 2021
Book your free tickets for 18 August 2021 book launch. read more...
Help End Banking Discrimination Against Sex Workers 17 July 2021
Get your submission in to the banking regulation and call for an end to banking discrimination. read more...
Online Safety Bill: sex worker discussion in Melbourne 17 July 2021
Dr Zahra Stardust and others will discuss censorship and the passage of the Online Safety Bill 2021 read more...
June 2021
New survey about stalking victims in Victoria 25 June 2021
Are you a sex worker in Victoria who has experienced stalking? read more...
Upcoming sex worker only workshops for June / July / August 15 June 2021
Respect QLD is running a heap of free workshops for sex workers Australia-wide during June / July / August read more...
Victorian Coronavirus Business Compensation Requires GST 03 June 2021
Unless you are registered for GST, you won't be eligible for $5000 in coronavirus compensation. read more...
March 2021
Red Files is Fighting For Sex Workers' Rights Online 02 March 2021
Red Files' submission about the Online Safety Bill 2021 is now published. read more...
February 2021
Survey about improving Victoria Police services 18 February 2021
5 minute anonymous survey where you can tell police how they can do better read more...
Information about new online porn laws 05 February 2021
Find out how you can make a submission about the Online Safety Bill 2020 read more...
October 2020
Paid job opportunity - RhED needs interpreters! 10 October 2020
Are you a sex worker with knowledge of more than one language? read more...
July 2020
Respect Inc. working on syphilis rise in Australia 28 July 2020
Some up to date information of the current state of syphilis in Australia read more...
SIN in Adelaide in holding a sex work research and ethics workshop! 05 July 2020
July 9th at 10.30am to 12.30pm Adelaide time! read more...
Vixen Collective holding submission writing workshops! 05 July 2020
Are you writing a submission into the decriminalisation of sex work in Victoria? If so, attend the last submission writing workshop on the 8th of July at 2pm! read more...
Survey to contribute into the decriminalisation of sex work in Victoria! 05 July 2020
Ever worked in Victoria? Want to work in better conditions? This survey is for you. read more...
COVID Back to Work Requirements for Sex Workers in Queensland 3 July 2020 05 July 2020
Great news for those in Queensland but be wary - there are requirements to return to work! read more...
June 2020
Survey for Victoria sex workers to contribute the decriminalisation in Victoria! 21 June 2020
Vixen Collective is running a survey for sex workers who wouldn't make their consultationa! read more...
Listening to Aboriginal Sex Workers! 15 June 2020
SIN Adelaide is holding a space for Aboriginal sex workers to talk with our wider community read more...
Input into Victoria’s first whole-of-government LGBTIQ strategy, 13 June 2020
Red Files has been invited to contribute to Victoria’s first whole-of-government LGBTIQ strategy, read more...
Scarlet Alliance proVision Magazine Issue 9: Uncertain Times submission callout 06 June 2020
Submit your writing and art with Scarlet Alliance! read more...
Working Online with Jenna Love! 06 June 2020
Creating and Selling Adult Content Online - Workshop with Jenna Love read more...
May 2020
Celebrate International Whore's Day 2nd June! 29 May 2020
Respect Inc. is running an online rally where anyone anywhere can join in! Come join your fellow peers in celebration of your god given right to suck and fuck! There will also be an event with sex workers sharing and presenting their artistic work! read more...
April 2020
$1,100 payment for Victorian international students 29 April 2020
Coronavirus support for international students, Victoria only read more...
Prostitution Licensing Authority NEW FINES FOR ADVERTISING 18 April 2020
This just announced by Respect QLD read more...
Emergency Support Fund for Sex Workers in Australia 15 April 2020
Scarlet Alliance, the national peak body organisation, is fundraising for those most vulnerable due to COVID-19 read more...
Melbourne sex workers - survey about your job satisfaction 14 April 2020
15 minute survey about JOB SATISFACTION. Closing date 25 April 2020 read more...
5 Minute Survey for LGBTIQ Victorian sex workers 14 April 2020
St Kilda Legal Service wants to hear from LGBTIQ Victorian read more...
QLD Independent Sex Workers COVID-19 Update - Cease Work Order April 9, 2020 10 April 2020
Public Health Order directive 5 requires sole operator sex workers in QLD to stop work read more...
Victoria bans all forms of sex work as of 14 April 2020 01 April 2020
DHHS bans even private sex workers in new Directive. read more...
March 2020
Brothels, massage parlours, strip clubs banned nation wide 25 March 2020
Prime Minister bans new adult only businesses as part of escalating coronavirus measures read more...
February 2020
Paid job for sex workers in Melbourne - Migrant sex worker health education 10 February 2020
RhED is hiring one Full Time peer to be a health educator specialising in migrant sex work read more...
January 2020
M2M Erotic Massage Website Shuts Down 12 January 2020
Please Masseur was popular with male sex workers and male erotic massage therapists in Australia and beyond. read more...
Peer Educator Jobs at Respect Inc! 07 January 2020
Cairns 20 hours/week Brisbane Casual read more...
Red Files in the news 04 January 2020
The ongoing issue of Ugly Mugs and Red Files as a "violence prevention charity" featured in The Age article. read more...
December 2019
Support Decrim in Victoria 15 December 2019
Vixen Collective meeting and Decrim Campaign meeting 19 December 2019, Carlton read more...
November 2019
Victoria announces sex work inquiry 2020 28 November 2019
Former sex worker and politician Fiona Patten to head inquiry read more...
October 2019
Trans workers wanted for Victorian Government Reference Group 29 October 2019
Applications close 11 November 2019 read more...
Estelle Lucas presenting about Red Files at an E-Safety Workshop 16 October 2019
If you're in Melbourne, come along as a networking opportunity! read more...
Release from Decrim QLD/Respect QLD: EMERGENCY ****ACTION NEEDED**** 15 October 2019
Hideously bad laws including increased police powers have been introduced into Queensland parliament. Instead of moving forward with a commitment to decriminalise sex work the government has entered a Bill into parliament that increases criminalisation of sex workers and increases police powers. read more...
September 2019
Victorian sex workers - new advisory panel at RhED 23 September 2019
Please put up your hand to give advise and have a say on how our support services and government can better meet our needs. read more...
RhED Advisory Committee Vacancy ($50) Victoria Only 14 September 2019
Apply by 3 October 2019 read more...
August 2019
International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers in Victoria 22 August 2019
Red Umbrella Day Working Group at RhED read more...
Free Kink 101 Workshop in Melbourne - September 26 19 August 2019
Join RhED for a free workshop on Thursday 26th September 2019 2pm-4pm. Join RhED for a free workshop on Thursday 26th September 2019 2pm-4pm. read more...
Media: The Drum Thursday 15/8/2019 17 August 2019
Gala Vanting talks the Drum about the recent death of our community member. read more...
Respect Inc & DecrimQLD present Parliament House Symposium 05 August 2019
Join the Symposium at Parliament House on 21st August 2 pm - 5 pm with your collegues read more...
Scarlet Alliance has a Position Vacant 05 August 2019
Scarlet Alliance Administration Officer- part time 2 days/week (0.4 FTE) - Sydney read more...
Respect Inc. upcoming workshops 05 August 2019
Respect Inc have just done their 4th release of workshop dates for 2019! read more...
July 2019
Scarlet Alliance Jules Kim and MP Fiona Patten to present at Melbourne Writer's Festival talk on sex work 13 July 2019
1 September 2019, $25, Melbourne read more...
Review Peer Resources in VIC with RhED $50 payment 06 July 2019
RhED - Resourcing Health and Education in Victoria read more...
Sex worker friendly counselling in Victoria 06 July 2019
Phone appointments available to those who live in regional or rural Victoria. read more...
Do you want to get paid to help out with Red Umbrella Day in December 2019 in Victoria? 06 July 2019
RhED is in Victoria and wants peers to help join their working group. Read info below. read more...
Get paid $50 to help out with Victoria's sex industry magazine - the RED Magazine 06 July 2019
The RED Magazine is published by RhED in Victoria. read more...
Financial wellbeing for female sex workers in Victoria 06 July 2019
Free course run by Victorian sex worker organisation RhED. Starts July 25, 2019. read more...
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Work at SWOP ACT 05 July 2019
SWOP ACT is looking for a new coordinator, a paid position of about 20 hours per week ($38.08 an hour) read more...
SURVEY: World Health Organisation (WHO) survey on female sex workers contraceptive preferences 02 July 2019
The World Health Organisation (WHO) are doing a survey on female sex workers contraceptive preferences and need your input! read more...
June 2019
Upcoming workshops at SWOP NSW - Wednesday 10th July 22 June 2019
SWOP is running 2 free workshops in July - "Private Work 101" and "Money Matters" read more...
Submission to Northern Territory Reforming the Regulation of Sex Work 17 June 2019
Red Files Inc. wrote in favour to decriminalise sex work in the Northern Territory under the capacity of a relevant organisation. read more...
April 2019
New radio show & podcast - Behind Closed Doors 14 April 2019
Behind Closed Doors is a new 3CR radio program providing a safe space to explore the world of sex work on air. read more...
QLD - Upcoming workshops at Respect QLD 05 April 2019
Check out these upcoming FREE workshops run by Respect QLD. Topics include advertising laws, tax and self care. There are also a few online options for those who can't attend in person. read more...
Help Decriminalise Sex Work in NT! 02 April 2019
Call for full decriminalisation in the Northern Territory read more...
March 2019
* Paid Position* - RhED is seeking EOI for the RhED Sex Work Advisory Committee 28 March 2019
RhED is seeking expressions of interest from sex workers to fill one current vacant position on the RhED Sex Work Advisory Committee. Please see attached flyer for details. All expressions of interest must be received by 5pm Thursday 11th April 2019. read more...
'Dames of Decrim' event in Adelaide - Thursday 28th March 15 March 2019
SIDAC (Sex Industry Decriminalisaion Action Committee) are organising a massive event on the 28th of March (fast approaching eeeek) where Julia Bates AO from NSW and Dame Catherine Healy from New Zealand are coming over as our key notes to discuss decrim in their specific jurisdictions. There will also be the opportunity to ask questions from a panel, and Kat, SIN's new manager, will be on the firing line. read more...
Exciting opportunity! *PAID* position at RhED in Melbourne! 06 March 2019
Full time position at RhED working as a Peer Health Education and Support Worker. Applications close March 22nd. read more...
Upcoming workshops at Respect QLD - free for all sex workers! 05 March 2019
Check out these upcoming events in QLD, run by Respect, free for all sex workers! read more...
February 2019
Respect Inc. Queensland latest 13 February 2019
If you're in Queensland 4-5th March, don't miss out on the round table read more...
Red Files SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY 13 February 2019
After decided to come out, we have set up the boundaries on what can and cannot be said about Red Files. read more...
December 2018
SWEAR needs a President! 11 December 2018
SWEAR is Western Australia's only peer-operated sex worker organisation. I read more...
November 2018
WORKSHOP: QLD Sex Work Advertising Laws 21 November 2018
Hosting by Respect Inc. online read more...
NEWS: Abused by the system, the unfair stigma surrounding sex work 21 November 2018
Red Files own Estelle Lucas has written about sex work read more...
GIVEAWAY: Available Angels offers free advertising 21 November 2018
AA is an sex worker owned online advertising directory read more...
Sex Work Law Reform Victoria 21 November 2018
For those interested in the politics and laws of sex work, especially Victoria read more...
Self-Defence Workshop - Melbourne 15 November 2018
MANY SEX WORKERS ARE EXTREMELY CAPABLE OF LOOKING AFTER THEIR PHYSICAL WELL BEING. THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ADDED PEACE OF MIND IN THE SAME WAY ALL SELF DEFENCE COURSES ARE DESIGNED TO PROTECT AND BUILD CONFIDENCE IN PERSONAL SAFETY. read more...
Public Visibility Consultation - the results are in! 11 November 2018
We're going with the high visibility approach! read more...
October 2018
REMINDER: 3 days left to go before big changes 29 October 2018
Have your say! read more...
EOI for two sex workers to join the RhED ADVISORY COMMITTEE 13 October 2018
Members will be reimbursed $50 for a 2 hour meeting for their time! read more...
Introducing Red Files Inc. 06 October 2018
We are now an official not-for-profit organisation! read more...
PROPOSAL FOR COMMUNITY CONSULTATION - Public Visibility 06 October 2018
We want your voice in how to shape our future! read more...
September 2018
Scarlet Alliance National Forum 29 September 2018
Held in Brisbane this year! read more...
JOB OPPORTUNITY: SIN (Sex Industry Network) in Adelaide General Manager 29 September 2018
Want to start working for the community? read more...
August 2018
#QLD SEXWORKER WORKSHOPS GALORE! 23 August 2018
Respect Inc. is holding a variety of workshops between now and November. Sex worker only. RSVP so you don't miss out! read more...
New laws for sex work in the ACT have passed! 23 August 2018
New laws regarding sex work have just been passed in the ACT. SWOP ACT has produced this great summary of the most significant changes for sex workers. read more...
RhED Pathways - Career Development for Sex Workers Survey 11 August 2018
RhED is seeking anyone with experience as a sex worker in Victoria (past or present) to take part in a community needs assessment to see what you'd like to see in a career development program. read more...
July 2018
Our first sponsor: $500 a week cash in hand job 26 July 2018
We're pleased to announce our first sponsorship! Please give a warm welcome to our sponsor that helps keep Red Files standing. read more...
June 2018
Scarlet Alliance LITTLE RED BOOK - online now! 23 June 2018
This web resource is a community driven project, which has incorporated the efforts of sex workers, peer educators, sex worker organisations, community organisations and health professionals across Australia. It is made by sex workers, for sex workers. read more...
Digital Security Workshop - SWOP in Surry Hills - Thur 5th July 22 June 2018
Presented by Gala Vanting and Assembly Four (Melbourne) Hosted by Scarlet Alliance, Australian Sex Workers Association and SWOP NSW. read more...
SWOP Money Matters$ Workshop - Wed 20 June 2-4pm 13 June 2018
With tax time fast approaching, we're running our popular Money Matter$ workshop. It's free for sex workers of all persuasions on Wednesday 20 June. read more...
Sex Workers Explain How They Deal with Clients They Don't Like 01 June 2018
From conflicting religious viewpoints to political beliefs, sex workers tell us how they deal with the unsavory convictions of some clients. read more...
May 2018
News article: Criminalising my job as a sex worker threatens my livelihood and safety 16 May 2018
Whatever the reason for doing sex work, we all deserve respect for our autonomy and access to services and safe working conditions. read more...
News article: Vic Libs push for law that criminalises sex workers 16 May 2018
The Victorian Liberals are looking to favour stringent new laws that will protect the sex work industry, but not those who work in it. read more...
News article: Sex work and ‘sugaring‘ 16 May 2018
Following a break-up, one woman decided to enter the world of ‘sugaring’. A year in, she is still looking for her ideal sugar daddy. By Emmy Ley. read more...
News article: Sweeping changes proposed for 'restrictive' sex work laws 16 May 2018
HIV-positive sex workers could soon be allowed to operate in Canberra under sweeping changes proposed for the territory’s decades-old prostitution laws. read more...
News article: Sex workers say Wix is shutting down their websites 16 May 2018
It seems Wix has followed Craigslist’s lead, fearing newly implemented ‘sex-trafficking’ law. read more...
News article: Pimps Are Preying on Sex Workers Pushed Off the Web Because of FOSTA-SESTA 16 May 2018
"Sex workers are terrified:" Less than three weeks after the so-called anti-sex trafficking bill became law, the consequences are dire. read more...
News article: After Backpage 16 May 2018
The feds shuttered the website for facilitating sex trafficking—but it also gave sex workers a home off the streets. Thanks to a new law, that may be the only place for some of them to go. read more...
News article: The future of sex work – a photo essay 16 May 2018
It has been 23 years since New South Wales decriminalised sex work. How much has changed for sex workers? read more...
Fuck you pay me: SW only event in Melbourne 09 May 2018
For those looking into in-person socialising with peers, here's another event coming up in June. read more...
UPCOMING WORKSHOP: Coming Out 08 May 2018
Join Red Files member Amber Leigh as she hosts a workshop about coming out as a sex worker read more...
LAUNCHED: Red Cloud Hosting 08 May 2018
Estelle has been working hard to create a solution to FOSTA/SESTA for sex workers who operate their own websites. Check it out here! read more...
What are you doing for International Sex Workers day? 08 May 2018
On 2nd of June sex workers all over the world will be engaging in workshops, protests and rally's read more...
April 2018
ABC News - Australian sex workers fear US anti-trafficking laws could make the internet off limits 14 April 2018
Think about the tools you use for work, and then imagine a legal change on the other side of the world could take them out of your hands. Sex workers fear that could happen in Australia if a contentious US bill becomes law. It's aimed at making websites liable if they're used to facilitate "sex trafficking". read more...
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Male Project Worker at SIN 11 April 2018
SIN in SA is looking for a Male Project Worker to join their team! read more...
NEWS ARTICLE: What the FOSTA/SESTA Anti-Sex Trafficking Bill Means 06 April 2018
...And what it means for sex workers. read more...
A possible FOSTA/SESTA solution for you! 04 April 2018
If you operate a website in your business, this may interest you read more...
March 2018
Callout for SA sex workers - SIN peer project 24 March 2018
SIN are interested in hearing from people who are receiving any kind of government payment and are linked to a job active network agency! read more...
Directors’ Strategy Brief 2018 17 March 2018
Check out what the administration will be aiming to achieve this year and leave your 2 cent in the comments section! read more...
WIRED article: Social media is reshaping sex work 16 March 2018
SOCIAL MEDIA IS RESHAPING SEX WORK—BUT ALSO THREATENING IT read more...
Misgendered Incarceration: An Interview With Scarlet Alliance CEO Jules Kim 15 March 2018
Sydney Criminal Lawyers Blog read more...
The Age - Opinion piece from Lisa Marie - Time to fully decriminalise sex work 07 March 2018
Article written by one of our very own members Lisa Marie read more...
The Age: Sex work is work: renewed push to decriminalise profession in Victoria 07 March 2018
The Sex Worker is at Gasworks Art Park in Albert Park until March 18. For information visit http://www.gasworks.org.au/event/the-sex-worker/. read more...
February 2018
TIME article - Sex Workers Say They're Being Left Out of the #MeToo Movement 22 February 2018
'They Don't Want to Include Women Like Me.' Sex Workers Say They're Being Left Out of the #MeToo Movement read more...
Red Files Committee Meeting Minutes, Cycle #1 15 February 2018
Representatives of Red Files got together to discuss what Red Files has been achieving and what we would like for our future. Check it out! read more...
Cycle #1: Performance Review 07 February 2018
Take a look at everything we did during our launch (2nd June) through to the end of December. read more...
Cycle #1: Financial Report 07 February 2018
Want to know where all your donations are going? Here we list exactly what we've done with our fund. read more...
The Guardian - Internet making sex work safer, report finds 01 February 2018
Recent study finds internet gives sex workers more control over work and cuts risk of physical attack. read more...
The Guardian - Andrea Werhun: 'It’s a really good time to talk about sex work' 01 February 2018
Modern Whore, the young Canadian’s memoir, is a candid account of her time as an escort. She explains how she ‘created something that’s never been made before’ read more...
Help a peer - fundraiser for Valentina 01 February 2018
A fundraiser has been created to help raise money for Valentina, a Brisbane based worker only new to the industry who was brutally attacked an injured last week. read more...
November 2017
CONTENT WRITING WORKSHOP MELBOURNE 28 November 2017
Come join Red Files and local sex workers for this impromptu workshop on the 7th of December read more...
CALLOUT: Looking for paid research candidates 28 November 2017
If you're a migrant sex worker - this one applies to you! Make an easy $80 by sharing your experience for research! read more...
Vice - Sex Work Empowers Me as a Disabled Woman 04 November 2017
I never thought I'd be able to find a job that worked for me, but being an escort allows me to work around my health issues. read more...
October 2017
ABC News - Police swoop on Gold Coast massage parlours suspected of offering sex 18 October 2017
Police have raided seven massage parlours on the Gold Coast that were allegedly operating as fronts for illegal prostitution. read more...
NZ Herald - Sex workers speak out about the crackdown on illegal or non- compliant brothels 18 October 2017
Australian cities are waging a war against illegal or non-compliant brothels but sex workers have slammed the methods, calling it a form of sexual assault. read more...
CALL FOR HELP: Writing articles 09 October 2017
We are hoping there's a subject within the work you feel passionate enough to write about. Check our our article ideas here and see if there's a topic you can tackle! read more...
September 2017
Understanding Who Supports Us and Who Doesn't 10 September 2017
Ever been interested in activism? Here's a quick overview of the political climate that governs our jobs. read more...
July 2017
PAID POSITION AVAILABLE: Red Files Moderator 13 July 2017
We need more sex worker power to set this ship sailing! Interested in being more involved in the community? Maybe this is the job for you... read more...
Director’s Strategy Brief 13 July 2017
Now that we’ve launched, you’re probably wondering what the team will be up to. In this article the Director has outlines her aims and plans for the cycle. read more...
Intention behind the Community Guidelines 10 July 2017
This is an open letter from the Director about investing in upholding the Community Guidelines that bind us as a support group read more...
June 2017
Help us grow - support us with your time & knowledge! 13 June 2017
It can be your time, energy, expertise, knowledge, ideas, enthusiasm, wisdom, skills, network, contacts so on and so forth. We need help on all fronts! read more...
Red Files Welcomes RhED as a Sponsor! 06 June 2017
Learn more about an organisation that offers services to sex workers in Victoria including what they do, how they can help you and how to get into contact! read more...
Beta-Phase Feedback Summary 04 June 2017
The staff has assembled all the feedback from the beta-phase. Here is a summary of what was suggested and what we have done. read more...
May 2017
Senior Members needed! 30 May 2017
Red Files is seeking a sex worker and a Red Files community member to work as part of the Red Files team. read more...
March 2017
A personal welcome from a Director 10 March 2017
Everything you need to know about the unofficial launch and beta-phase of Red Files: what to expect, what to do and the future... read more...
The Red Files story so far… 09 March 2017
My name is Estelle Lucas and I’m the founder of Red Files. This is my story with Red Files so far... read more...
