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Scarlet Alliance, Australian Sex Workers Association @scarletalliance.bsky.social · 9h

More exciting workshops at National Forum. Will we see you there?

What does the future of sex work look like in unceded Australia?
At Forum, you can attend our exciting series of workshops, skillshares, panels and social events that discuss the topics important to our sex work community. Network, learn, and meet sex workers from across the country.
Registrations close 13 October
Sex industry owners, operators and managers cannot attend Forum or become members of Scarlet Alliance.
linktr.ee/scarlet_alliance

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There is an illustration of a retro sign which says National Forum 2025 Towards Decriminalisation and Beyond

What are sex workers saying about Forum?
“I loved it and felt safe there.”
“Forum allowed me to network and learn practical tips.”
“I really liked the quiet room.”
“Being surrounded by peers made me feel connected to community.”

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The first is is peach and reads - Trans and gender diverse skillshare. In this group session, workers will strategise together and find ways for all TGD workers to not only survive, but thrive physically, mentally and financially.
The second panel is sage green and reads Boundaries in sex work This session will offer somatic practices to explore how to deepen the felt sense of one's own boundaries and how to look after yourself and your body at work.
The third panel is pink and reads Connecting with your inner creature A playful dive into pet play, this session blends mindful movement, community connection and a celebration of kink.

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Scarlet Alliance, Australian Sex Workers Association @scarletalliance.bsky.social · 17h

Don't miss out on attending our National Forum! Registrations close in three days. Visit lintr.ee/scarlet_alliance

Scarlet Alliance, Australian Sex Workers Association @scarletalliance.bsky.social · 1d

We asked for sex worker led workshops for National Forum and our community did not disappoint. Check out this and upcoming posts for details on what you can expect.

National Forum 2025
Workshops
27 to 29 October 2025
Gadigal Land (Sydney) and online
Sex worker only event

National Forum is the annual sex worker only conference
in unceded Australia
It’s an opportunity for sex workers to come together to network and talk about what is important to us.
This year’s theme is “towards decriminalisation and beyond”. Through workshops, panels, skillshares and social events, Forum is a chance for all sex workers to join together and imagine what we want our future to look like, for all of us.
Registrations close 13 October
Sex industry owners, operators and managers cannot attend Forum or become members of Scarlet Alliance.
linktr.ee/scarlet_alliance

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What happens at forum?
Learn what's happening around the country
practical skillshare tips
Community building
Learn about policy and laws
Safer sex tips
Grow your knowledge
Network with peers
Share your experience

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The first is peach coloured and the text reads - Accessibility is sexy. Join members from ‘DSWAG’ (Disabled Sex Workers Advisory Group) in a panel that explores the intersection
of sex work and disability.
The second panel is sage green and reads - Where's my horny? This is a trauma-informed workshop for sex workers that explores how sex work can shape, suppress, or distance us from pleasure and desire.
The third panel is pink and reads - The brothel hustle From nailing your client intro, keeping the vibe sexy during visual health checks, to upselling extras —you'll learn the secrets to the best brothel hustle.

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Scarlet Alliance, Australian Sex Workers Association @scarletalliance.bsky.social · 1d

Four more days to register for the Scarlet Alliance National Forum. Head to linktr.ee/scarlet_alliance. See you there!

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Scarlet Alliance, Australian Sex Workers Association @scarletalliance.bsky.social · 2d

Feeling nervous about attending our National Forum this month? We're holding an information session Thursday, 9 October 5-6pm so you can find out all about it.

National Forum is the annual sex worker only conference
in unceded Australia.
It will be held on Gadigal Country (Sydney) from Monday 27 October until Friday 29 October, and there are so many reasons to attend:
It’s a free sex worker only event
All sex workers are welcome
Panels, workshops and skillshares
Learn more about the sex worker rights movement
Connect and network with other sex workers from around the country
Celebrate community at our Whore of the Year event

Feeling nervous about attending?
We are hosting an online session on what to expect at Forum. Sex workers who have registered or who are thinking of registering for Forum are welcome.
Thursday, 9 October 5-6pm (Sydney time)
Zoom | link sent following info session registration)
If you would like to attend the information session, please email info@scarletalliance.org.au by 3pm on Thursday, 9 October.
You will need to verify your sex work experience, so send through an advertisement, website, social media account, or any other example that shows you are a current or former sex worker.

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Hurry! Registrations to National Forum close Monday 13 October
REGISTER NOW
linktr.ee/scarlet_alliance

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Scarlet Alliance, Australian Sex Workers Association @scarletalliance.bsky.social · 3d

Thinking about attending National Forum but not sure what it's all about? Or maybe you've registered and you're keen to know more? We've got an online info session this Thursday, 9 October from 5-6pm. If you'd like to attend the information session, email us at [email protected].

Do you want to know more about National Forum?
The Scarlet Alliance National Forum is a sex worker only event and will be held on Gadigal Land (Sydney) from Monday 27 October until Wednesday 29 October.

We are hosting an online information session for those who have registered, or those who are thinking about it.

When is the info session and how do I register?
When Thursday, 9 October 5-6pm (Sydney time)
Where Zoom. Link sent following info session registration
If you would like to attend the information session, please email info@scarletalliance.org.au by 3pm on Thursday, 9 October.

You will need to verify your sex work experience, so send through an advertisement, website, social media account, or any other example that shows you are a current or former sex worker.

If I attend the info session, do I still have to register for Forum?
Yes please. Registrations for the information session and Forum are different.

However, if you have attended the information session and had your sex worker experience verified, you won’t need to verify again for Forum.
Register for forum linktr.ee/scarlet_alliance

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Scarlet Alliance, Australian Sex Workers Association @scarletalliance.bsky.social · 3d

Do you have a My Health Record? Be aware that changes are being made to the online medical records system which may impact sex worker privacy.

My Health Record is an online record of your health history including test results and vaccinations. It can be accessed by any healthcare provider you see for care, including during an emergency. You can access it through the MyHealth app or by linking it with your MyGov account. There are changes being made to how My Health Record works.

From 2026, healthcare providers delivering pathology results (like STI tests) will have to upload results to your My Health Record unless you ask them not to. There are steps you can take to control who sees your information.

“My regular GP doesn’t know I do sex work so I get my STI tests done elsewhere. If my results are uploaded to My Health Record, how do I stop my GP seeing them?”
You can ask the testing provider to not upload a particular report to your My Health Record. Test results will still go to the provider who has requested them so you can get your results.

You can also remove or restrict access to test results once they are uploaded to My Health Record. If you choose this option, you will need to remove/restrict access for each new set of tests.

You can also cancel your My Health Record, or restrict access so your GP can’t access it at all.

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Scarlet Alliance, Australian Sex Workers Association @scarletalliance.bsky.social · 8d

We are continuing to put pressure on the government to ensure public interest content is not impacted by class 2 codes. Get more information at linktr.ee/scarlet_alliance

Age Verification risks censorship of essential health information.
A current Senate Committee Inquiry is looking into the impacts of the Search Engine Code for class 2 content

New online safety act class 2 codes require search engines, app stores, hosting services, ISPs and social media platforms to implement 'age assurance' mechanisms. These codes are meant to begin from December 2025-March 2026. Age assurance technology creates privacy and data risks. Tech services cannot guarantee that non-porn content (like sexuality education) will be protected from age-gating or removal. There is currently a Senate Committee Inquiry looking into the class 2 codes for search engines.

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Online safety is not just removing or restricting content. It is also about ensuring that all people can access accurate information and maintain privacy online.

We call on the government to:
Refer all class 2 codes to the Senate Standing Committee for the Scrutiny of Delegated Legislation and Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights.

Explicitly protect sexual and reproductive health education, LGBTQAI+ community support, drug related harm reduction, and sex worker advertising and resources from age gating.

Work with public health and sexuality educators, organisations, peer and harm reduction groups to ensure public interest content is not restricted.

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Scarlet Alliance, Australian Sex Workers Association @scarletalliance.bsky.social · 9d

We stand with Scotland for Decrim as they oppose the Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill 2025. Read our full submission at linktr.ee/scarlet_alliance.

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At the bottom right are two logos. One reads Scotland for Decrim and the other reads Scarlet Alliance.

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The text reads Scarlet Alliance stands in full solidarity with sex worker peer organisation Scotland for Decrim in opposing the Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill 2025. Our submission in response to this Bill outlines why the "end demand model" also known as the "Nordic Model" harms sex worker autonomy, health and safety.

'End demand' legislation:
does not reduce the size of the sex industry.
Sweden criminalised the purchase of sexual services in 1999, a policy often cited as the reason for the decline in street based sex workers. However, the drop in numbers can also be explained by the rise of new technology that allows sex workers to advertise online.

does not reduce trafficking or modern slavery.
research suggests that any form of criminalisation perpetuates stigma, discrimination, and the social marginalisation of sex workers. It also heightens risks of harm and exploitation.

creates negative outcomes for sex workers
Global evidence shows that criminalising clients forces sex workers to choose between working lawfully and working safely, and creates a significant barrier to reporting crime.

Research confirms full decriminalisation is the only effective legal framework for protecting sex workers' health, safety and rights.
Read our submission at linktr.ee/scarlet_alliance and follow @scotland4decrim for updates.

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Scarlet Alliance, Australian Sex Workers Association @scarletalliance.bsky.social · 14d

ALL of our sex work community is welcome at the Scarlet Alliance National Forum. We would love to see you there! Forum is free and is a sex worker ONLY event. Have you registered yet? Find the link at linktr.ee/scarlet_alliance More details on workshops to come.

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For sex workers, by sex workers
National Forum is for sex workers only. This means that we ensure everyone who registers is a current or former sex worker.
Independent sex workers and escorts
Erotic massage and brothel workers
Erotic content creators and porn performers
Strippers and peep show workers
Street based and opportunistic workers
Anyone who has traded sex for money, drugs or favours

Sex industry owners, operators and managers cannot attend.

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Scarlet Alliance, Australian Sex Workers Association @scarletalliance.bsky.social · 17d

Sex worker visibility will be front and centre in Darlinghurst from November, as the iconic and powerful statue Joy returns to her home neighbourhood.

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The text reads Joy is coming home - A powerful symbol of sex worker visibility, the iconic statue returns to her original home of Darlinghurst after 28 years.

Joy was sculpted by artist Loui May in 1995. She was the world's first statue of a sex worker and was a tribute to the workers of Darlinghurst. She received mixed reactions and in 1997 was moved to Macquarie University's Sculpture Park.

After a massive community effort, Joy will return home to Darlinghurst. In 2023, sex worker activist and policy consultant Julie Bates AO, artist Loui May, and historian Dr Catherine Freyne along with sex workers and allies, launched a campaign to see Joy take pride of place back in her home neighbourhood. Thanks to funding from City of Sydney and Loui's collaboration with a local foundry, Joy has been recast in bronze. The Lord Mayor will unveil the new iteration of Joy in November. It also marks 30 years since NSW became the first jurisdiction in unceded Australia, and globally to decriminalise sex work.

Join Dr Catherine Freyne and Julie Bates AO to celebrate: Saturday 8 November 2025 at 1pm on the corner of Stanley and Yurong Streets, Darlinghurst on Gadigal Land. This is a public event and celebration. Wear red and bring your umbrella!

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Scarlet Alliance, Australian Sex Workers Association @scarletalliance.bsky.social · 21d

The Scarlet Alliance National Forum is almost here and we would love to see you there! You can attend online or in person and there is still time to register. Keep following our socials for more details as the date gets closer. You can find the registration link at linktr.ee/scarlet_alliance

Registrations to National Forum 2025 are now open. The Scarlet Alliance National Forum is the annual sex worker only conference in unceded Australia. When Monday 27 October to Wednesday 29 October 2025. Where Gadigal Land (Sydney) You can attend online or in person. Attend National Forum is for sex workers only. This means that we ensure everyone who registers is a current or former sex worker. Sex industry owners, operators and managers cannot attend Forum or become members of Scarlet Alliance. Linktr.ee/scarlet_alliance

What's on the agenda?
This year, National Forum will focus on the theme 'Towards Decriminalisation and Beyond". We will reflect on the ongoing fight for decriminalisation and sex worker rights - where we've been and where we're headed. National Forum provides an opportunity for sex workers to come together to network and talk about what's important to us. It includes peer-led sessions such as workshops, panels, presentations, and social events. Over the coming weeks, we will give you a preview of some of the sessions that will be on offer. For now, here's a teaser:
Soft, hard and everything in between: boundaries in sex work
Celebrate creative and even sneaky ways in which we look after ourselves while getting the job done!

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Text reads - The brothel hustle Q&A join experienced brothel and massage parlour workers for a skillshare to sharpen your hustle - Building sex worker cooperatives in Australia the business model of a workers cooperative makes for a far less exploitative environment - Trans and gender diverse skill-share: surviving, thriving and making money in a hostile climate - confront political and social challenges in this group session and strategise ways to thrive physically, mentally and financially.
Connecting with your inner creature - an intimate and playful dive into pet play and community connection.

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Scarlet Alliance, Australian Sex Workers Association @scarletalliance.bsky.social · 26d

It's International Sex Worker Pride Day! 🎉 Our community is diverse, strong and resilient and today is a day to celebrate our achievements. We extend solidarity and love to all of our fellow sex workers today. ❤️

Celebrated on 14 September,
Sex Worker Pride Day was launched in 2019 by the Global Network of Sex Work Projects
The aim of the day was to increase the visibility of sex worker stories and activism. It’s one of four annual events that highlight sex worker rights.

The others are International Sex Worker Rights Day (3 March); International Sex Workers Day (2 June); and International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers (17 December).

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Sex workers are part of every community (whether or not we are “out”). We bring value and we deserve respect like everyone else.
Stand with us this International Sex Worker Pride Day and celebrate the contributions of sex workers in your community.

Today is particularly important for sex workers affected by criminalisation.
However, even in jurisdictions where sex work is decriminalised, we still experience stigma and discrimination. Sex worker pride is important because it:
creates a space for sex workers to connect and build community.
strengthens our activism by fostering solidarity and mutual support, including among allies and the broader community.
encourages a shift in societal attitudes towards greater acceptance and respect.
challenges systemic whorephobia by pushing back against the stigma and negative stereotypes.
encourages the recognition of sex work as work.

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Scarlet Alliance, Australian Sex Workers Association @scarletalliance.bsky.social · 28d

NSW has reported an increase in mpox cases this month. Vaccinations help minimise symptoms. Keep yourself and our community safe. For more information visit linktr.ee/scarlet_alliance

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Mpox is a viral infection caused by the monkeypox virus. It was first reported in Australia in 2022 and remains an issue in our broader community, wit recent reports of increased cases in NSW in September 2025. It's important that we all do our part to keep ourselves and our community safe. This means understanding the signs and symptoms of mpox and what measures we can all take to prevent it from spreading.

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Mpox is spread through direct skin-to-skin contact with rashes, blisters or sores, or contact with semen or other body fluids from a person with mpox. It can also be spread through contaminated bedding and towels.

Symptoms of mpox
Symptoms usually begin 3-21 days after exposure but people may be infectious for up to four days before symptoms start.
Rashes, pimple-like lesions or sores, particularly in areas that are hard to see such as the genitals, anus or buttocks.
Ulcers, lesions or sores in the mouth.
Rectal pain (pain in and around the anus), which may occur without a rash.
Other early symptoms can include fever or chills, headache, muscle aches and back ache, tiredness and swollen lymph nodes.
If you think you have mpox, seek medical attention immediately.

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Scarlet Alliance, Australian Sex Workers Association @scarletalliance.bsky.social · Sep 5

Age verification will impact more than just teenagers on social media. There are fears new regulations will lead to the censoring of sex work advertising and health and community resources. Further reading links are available under ‘Resources’ at linktr.ee/scarlet_alliance

Beyond social media, they will also apply to all tech platforms, including search engines and websites.

Publicised as a way to prevent young people from accessing harmful content, they will impact everyone who uses the internet.

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How will age verification affect sex workers?
Content platforms may need to implement age verification technology like facial scanning or ID checks. The cost will likely put smaller, independent platforms out of business.
The regulations may lead to over capture and apply to sexual health information and sex worker advertising directories.
Rather than comply with regulations, platforms may mass remove adult content, excluding sex workers from online spaces.
Website users may be funnelled from compliant sites to illegal sites that steal the paid content of sex workers.

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Scarlet Alliance, Australian Sex Workers Association @scarletalliance.bsky.social · Sep 4

Tech and legal experts have warned that regulatory changes to Australia's Online Safety Act may see sex worker advertising and health and educational content blocked by online platforms. Further reading available under ‘Resources’ at linktr.ee/scarlet_alliance

Background image of a padlock and laptop. A banner at the top of the slide reads Part 1 of 2: online safety regulations and sex work.
Text on the slide reads Online Safety or Censorship? The impacts of international online safety measures set a worrying precedent.

As the Australian eSafety Commissioner rolls out a new phase of the Online Safety Act, we look to the UK to see how its regulations have restricted access to important and life saving information. Much like Australia’s, the UK Online Safety Act was sold as a way to safeguard children and young people from harmful content. However, UK citizens have reported access to topics like sexual health, sexual assault support, gender affirming care and pro-Palestine content have been censored.

Regulations under Australia’s Online Safety Act (OSA) will come into effect soon, but experts say platforms may end up blocking health and educational content and sex worker advertising to comply with them.

What does this mean for sex workers? OSA regulations mean tech businesses like search engines and websites will have to put measures in place to remove or control specific content. This includes real or simulated consensual sex; nudity; violence; drugs; or themes like suicide.
Content platforms will need to implement age verification technology like facial scanning or ID checks.
Regulations may apply to sex worker advertising, driving away clients and income.
Sexual health and education and drug harm reduction content may be blocked.
Sex worker community resources may be censored, undermining our safety strategies.

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Scarlet Alliance, Australian Sex Workers Association @scarletalliance.bsky.social · Sep 4

It's World Sexual Health Day and this year's theme is 'Sexual Justice', meaning a world in which all people have the resources to make informed decisions about their sexual health. We can only achieve sexual justice when sex work stigma and discrimination is removed.

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Scarlet Alliance, Australian Sex Workers Association @scarletalliance.bsky.social · Sep 3

A United Nations expert has warned against police and immigration raids that target migrant sex workers, saying they can isolate people and discourage them from seeking help. Link in our bio for the full report.

The UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery visited Australia in November 2024. They recently released a report which highlights the negative impacts of raids which unfairly target Asian sex work establishments.
A quote reads police and immigration raids on workplaces can have significant negative impacts... they may drive individuals further underground... discouraging them from seeking help or engaging with authorities, which can perpetuate exploitation and abuse".

The report recommends decriminalisation of sex work across unceded Australia. It also made other recommendations to Federal Government including ensure enforcement practices do not involve discriminatory raids, , particularly that may disproportionately affect migrant sex workers. Review past enforcement practices including Operation Inglenook. Involve sex workers and sex work organisations in law and policy development. Ensure that anti-trafficking measures do not target or penalise migrant sex workers.

Read the report. Link available under 'Resources' at linktr.ee/scarlet_alliance

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Scarlet Alliance, Australian Sex Workers Association @scarletalliance.bsky.social · Aug 28

If you're trans or gender diverse, the UNSW Kirby Institute wants to hear from you. The second Trans and Gender Diverse Sexual Health Study survey is live and your voice will help shape sexual health care for the community.
Have your say unsw.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Scarlet Alliance, Australian Sex Workers Association @scarletalliance.bsky.social · Aug 27

The Australian Government is reviewing the Disability Discrimination Act, and you have an opportunity to have your say. Link to the official public consultation is available via www.ag.gov.au/rights-and-p...

Text reads: The Australian Government is reviewing the Disability Discrimination Act, and you have an opportunity to have your say. The Disability Royal Commission recently made recommendations to government to improve the experiences of people with disability. Some of these recommendations included a review of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.

Public consultation on the review is now open, which means now is your chance to have your say.

Text reads: Public consultation closes 24 October 2025. Whether you're a sex worker with a disability, someone who works with disabled clients, or an ally - your input is vital in shaping a more inclusive and accessible society. There are three ways to share your views: - Write a submission in response to the questions in the Issues Paper. - Complete the shorter community survey. - Attend an engagement event. Link to the official public consultation is available via linktr.ee/scarlet_alliance

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Scarlet Alliance, Australian Sex Workers Association @scarletalliance.bsky.social · Aug 22

Missed out on our August Newsletter? Catch up on what we’ve been working on via mailer.scarletalliance.org.au/preview/6740... and subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date.

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Scarlet Alliance, Australian Sex Workers Association @scarletalliance.bsky.social · Aug 14

'Collective Shout', an organisation that actively campaigns against porn and the decriminalisation of sw has recently pressured payment processors to force gaming platforms to remove games deemed as "inappropriate". Read the full article by Phoebe Toups Dugas via theconversation.com/thousands-of...

ANTI-SEX WORK AGENDA NOW TARGETING VIDEO GAME CONTENT

Thousands of games have been censored from major platforms, with LGBTQIA+ creators caught in the crossfire
Article by Phoebe Toups Dugas for The Conversation
Published 6 August, 2025

“Online game marketplaces itch.io and Valve’s Steam have recently delisted or completely removed more than 20,000 titles from their storefronts, after not-for-profit group Collective Shout pressured payment processors to change their rules...

Dugas, who is a queer, trans woman and game designer, writes that while Collective Shout claims their campaign was to only censor games depicting r*pe and inc*st, their approach has disproportionately removed games by LGBTQIA+ creators.

...LGBTQIA+ creators have long made games to express our stories... While content about us is seen by some as innately “harmful” and “sexual”, it is essential for wellbeing. Conservative groups have long aimed to censor our art, voices and games.”

Phoebe Toups Dugas | The Conversation

Pressuring payment processors to cut off financial services is a tactic lifted straight from anti-porn campaigns.
Collective Shout also actively campaigns against porn and the decriminalisation of sex work.

By choking off payment options, platforms are forced to either remove sexual content or shut down entirely. When private payment companies have the power to decide what content is or isn’t allowed, it sets a dangerous precedent that disproportionately harms marginalised communities. This kind of censorship risks erasing the content, voices, and identities of anyone deemed “inappropriate.”

Read Dugas’ full article titled “Thousands of games have been censored from major platforms, with LGBTQIA+ creators caught in the crossfire" via linktr.ee/scarlet_alliance

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Scarlet Alliance, Australian Sex Workers Association @scarletalliance.bsky.social · Aug 13

Registrations for National Forum 2025 are now open. This year, the forum will be held on Gadigal Land from 27-29 October, and will provide an opportunity for sex workers to come together to network and talk about what is important to us. Register via: scarletalliance.org.au/event/nation...

NATIONAL FORUM - Registrations to the annual sex worker only National Forum are now open via our Linktree.

Registrations for National Forum 2025 are now open until 10 October 2025.
WHEN - Monday 27 October to Wednesday 29 October 2025
WHERE - Gadigal Land - You can attend online or in person.
ATTEND - Sex worker only event - Register via linktr.ee/scarlet_alliance

The Scarlet Alliance National Forum is the annual sex worker only conference in unceded Australia.

National Forum provides an opportunity for sex workers to come together to network and talk about what is important to us. It includes peer-led sessions such as workshops, panels, presentations and social events.

Whether you are an experienced worker or new to the sex worker community, National Forum is valuable to learn about policies and laws, develop peer education skills and gain practical sex worker knowledge.

The 2025 National Forum will focus on the theme ‘Towards Decriminalisation and Beyond’.

We will reflect on the ongoing fight for decriminalisation and sex worker rights - where we’ve been and where we’re headed.

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Scarlet Alliance, Australian Sex Workers Association @scarletalliance.bsky.social · Aug 12

Are you a past or current sex worker and have an interest in learning more about the decriminalisation of sex work? Join Scarlet Alliance and Decrim ACT for an online workshop tomorrow, Wednesday 13 August at 2pm AEST. Register now via bit.ly/44GJCuu

INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT THE DECRIM OF SEX WORK?
Join Scarlet Alliance and Decrim ACT for an online workshop tomorrow on Wednesday 13 August.

Sex worker only decriminalisation online training session

Join Scarlet Alliance and Decrim ACT for a 90-minute workshop with plenty of time for discussion and questions. You’ll learn about advocating for decriminalisation, including how it has been achieved in other states and territories.

While the workshop is designed for sex workers living or working in the ACT, any sex worker interested in learning more about decriminalisation is welcome to attend.

WHEN - Wednesday 13 August 2025 2pm to 3:30pm AEST
ATTEND - This is a sex worker only event and you will need to verify your sex work experience.
Register via our Linktree or bit.ly/44GJCuu

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Scarlet Alliance, Australian Sex Workers Association @scarletalliance.bsky.social · Aug 12

We are currently looking for feedback to better deliver our National Training Program (SANTP) for sex workers.
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WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK - Scarlet Alliance National Training Program (SANTP) is an online training program for sex workers. We are currently looking for feedback to better deliver our program.

Scarlet Alliance National Training Program (SANTP) is an online training program for sex workers. The program features a series of online, self-paced training modules by and for sex workers. It is aimed at sex workers who want to learn more about sex worker rights, peer education or who just want to be able to support others in our community. To learn more about SANTP, head to the Scarlet Alliance Linktree or scarletalliance.org.au/resources/peer-educator-training/

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猩红联盟国家培训项目（SANTP）是一个面向性工作者的在线培训项目，旨在帮助他们进一步了解性工作者权益、同伴教育，或是支持本社区其他成员。您对这些问题的回答将有助于使培训对您和您的社区更有用

โครงการฝึกอบรมแห่งชาติของ Scarlet Alliance (SANTP) เป็นโครงการฝึกอบรมออนไลน์สำหรับคนทำงานบริการที่ต้องการเรียนรู้เพิ่มเติมเกี่ยวกับสิทธิของคนทำงานบริการ การเรียนรู้แบบเพื่อน หรือผู้ที่ต้องการจะช่วยเหลือผู้อื่นในชุมชนของเรา

คำตอบของคุณจากคำถามเหล่านี้จะช่วยทำให้การฝึกอบรมมีประโยชน์มากขึ้นสำหรับคุณและชุมชนของคุณ

Dự án Đào tạo Quốc gia của Scarlet Alliance (SANTP) là một chương trình đào tạo trực tuyến dành cho người lao động tình dục muốn tìm hiểu thêm về quyền của lao động tình dục, giáo dục đồng đẳng, hoặc đơn giản là muốn biết cách hỗ trợ những người khác trong cộng đồng.

Câu trả lời của bạn cho các câu hỏi sau sẽ giúp chương trình đào tạo phù hợp và hữu ích hơn với bạn và cộng đồng của bạn.

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