BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Scarlet Alliance - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://scarletalliance.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Scarlet Alliance REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Sydney BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250917T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250917T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030849 CREATED:20250304T002122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T002122Z UID:10000559-1758132000-1758139200@scarletalliance.org.au SUMMARY:SWOP NSW Outreach at Wednesday Night Lights DESCRIPTION:SWOP NSW will be at Wednesday Night Lights on the third Wednesday of the month from 6pm – 8pm. You can: \n\nChat with our friendly outreach team\nGrab a free workers’ pack and SWOP NSW resources\nSee a free doctor – no Medicare card required\nSpeak with skilled volunteers including GPs\, junior doctors\, nurses and general helpers\nAccess the Addi Road Food Pantry\nHave a hot meal\n\nThe address is 1/142 Addison Rd\, Marrickville.\nFor more info\, call SWOPConnect on (02) 9184 9466 or email admin@streetsidemedics.com.au. URL:https://scarletalliance.org.au/event/swop-nsw-outreach-at-wednesday-night-lights/2025-09-17/ LOCATION:1/142 Addison Rd\, Marrickville\, 1/142 Addison Rd\, Marrickville\, NSW\, 2204\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scarletalliance.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2025-03-04-111230.png ORGANIZER;CN="SWOP NSW":MAILTO:swopconnect@swop.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250924T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250924T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030849 CREATED:20250304T000002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T235431Z UID:10000546-1758726000-1758733200@scarletalliance.org.au SUMMARY:VIXEN Male Sex Worker Monthly Catch-Up DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Vixen office for a catch-up exclusively for male sex workers to connect in solidarity\, chat\, and chill. Snacks provided. No need to RSVP – just turn up! \nThis is a sex worker-only space. \nWhen: 3pm –  5pm on the last Wednesday of every month at 5 Merrifield St\, Brunswick.\nGive us a call at 03 9070 9050 or send us an email at info@vixen.org.au for more details! URL:https://scarletalliance.org.au/event/vixen-male-sex-worker-monthly-catch-up/2025-09-24/ LOCATION:Vixen\, Corner of Merrifield St and Boase St\, Brunswick\, Victoria\, 3056\, Australia CATEGORIES:Drop In ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scarletalliance.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2025-03-04-105743.png ORGANIZER;CN="Vixen":MAILTO:info@vixen.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250926 DTSTAMP:20260405T030849 CREATED:20240220T005448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T023926Z UID:10000167-1758758400-1758844799@scarletalliance.org.au SUMMARY:Scarlet Alliance Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:The monthly meeting of the Scarlet Alliance Committee. URL:https://scarletalliance.org.au/event/scarlet-alliance-committee-meeting/2025-09-25/ LOCATION:NSW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scarletalliance.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Red-umbrella-placeholder-image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Scarlet Alliance":MAILTO:info@scarletalliance.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250930T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250930T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030849 CREATED:20250303T235526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T000940Z UID:10000536-1759244400-1759251600@scarletalliance.org.au SUMMARY:VIXEN Trans & Gender Diverse Sex Worker Monthly Catch-Up DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Vixen office for a catch-up exclusively for Trans and Gender Diverse sex workers to connect\, share experiences\, and just relax in a safe\, supportive space. Snacks provided. No need to RSVP – just turn up! \nThis is a sex worker-only space and a time to connect with other workers. \nWhen: 3pm – 5pm on the last Tuesday of every month at 5 Merrifield St\, Brunswick.\nGive us a call at 03 9070 9050 or send us an email at info@vixen.org.au for more details! URL:https://scarletalliance.org.au/event/vixen-trans-gender-diverse-sex-worker-monthly-catch-up/2025-09-30/ LOCATION:Vixen\, Corner of Merrifield St and Boase St\, Brunswick\, Victoria\, 3056\, Australia CATEGORIES:Drop In ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scarletalliance.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2025-03-04-105028.png ORGANIZER;CN="Vixen":MAILTO:info@vixen.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251002T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251002T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030849 CREATED:20250304T002808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T002808Z UID:10000570-1759410000-1759417200@scarletalliance.org.au SUMMARY:VIXEN Workers Pack-Making DESCRIPTION:Join Vixen on the first Thursday of the month from 1pm – 3pm to help assemble workers packs for distribution to other sex workers. Tea\, coffee and snacks will be provided. Held at the Vixen office on the corner of Boase Street & Merrifield Street\, Brunswick (look for the red door). URL:https://scarletalliance.org.au/event/vixen-workers-pack-making-3/2025-10-02/ LOCATION:Vixen\, Corner of Merrifield St and Boase St\, Brunswick\, Victoria\, 3056\, Australia CATEGORIES:Drop In ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scarletalliance.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2025-03-04-112415.png ORGANIZER;CN="Vixen":MAILTO:info@vixen.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251002T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251002T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030849 CREATED:20240209T024353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T053218Z UID:10000061-1759420800-1759428000@scarletalliance.org.au SUMMARY:National Cabinet of Whores DESCRIPTION:Scarlet Alliance hosts a monthly “National Cabinet” meeting for the leadership of sex worker organisations in so-called Australia. \nThe NCW first started meeting in 2020 in response to COVID19 to coordinate a national response and has met regularly since. URL:https://scarletalliance.org.au/event/national-cabinet-of-whores/2025-10-02/ LOCATION:NSW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scarletalliance.org.au/wp-content/uploads/NCW-pic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Scarlet Alliance":MAILTO:info@scarletalliance.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251007T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251007T163000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030849 CREATED:20250303T233547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T233547Z UID:10000525-1759845600-1759854600@scarletalliance.org.au SUMMARY:SWOP NSW Pop Up at KRC DESCRIPTION:SWOP NSW Independent Outreach Worker Rosie will be at KRC from 2pm – 4:30pm on the first Tuesday of each month. Come by to get free safer sex supplies\, vaccines\, resources\, or just have a chat! \n\nOptions for when\, where and how you work\nReferrals to legal and financial services\nStaying physically and emotionally safe\nFree safer sex supplies and more\nFree mpox vaccine and sexual health checks with no Medicare card URL:https://scarletalliance.org.au/event/swop-nsw-pop-up-at-krc/2025-10-07/ LOCATION:KRC\, 12 Kellett St\, Potts Point\, NSW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scarletalliance.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2025-03-04-103318.png ORGANIZER;CN="SWOP NSW":MAILTO:swopconnect@swop.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251008T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251008T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030849 CREATED:20241021T231751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T231751Z UID:10000233-1759942800-1759946400@scarletalliance.org.au SUMMARY:Respect Inc Sistahs of the Pole DESCRIPTION:Free\, private and confidential stripper-only sharing circle held every second Wednesday of the month from 4pm to 5pm. RSVP to info@respect.org.au. URL:https://scarletalliance.org.au/event/respect-inc-sistahs-of-the-pole-2/2025-10-08/ LOCATION:Queensland\, QLD\, Australia CATEGORIES:Peer Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scarletalliance.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2024-10-22-101601.png ORGANIZER;CN="Respect QLD":MAILTO:info@respectqld.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251014T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251014T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030849 CREATED:20240402T012026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T235640Z UID:10000332-1760450400-1760457600@scarletalliance.org.au SUMMARY:SWOP NSW Indie Worker Drop Ins DESCRIPTION:Come for snacks\, chats and workers packs. Held on the second Tuesday of the month from 2-4pm URL:https://scarletalliance.org.au/event/swop-nsw-indie-worker-drop-ins/2025-10-14/ LOCATION:SWOP NSW\, 7/110 Bontay Rd\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2015\, Australia CATEGORIES:Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scarletalliance.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2024-09-25-153849.png ORGANIZER;CN="SWOP NSW":MAILTO:swopconnect@swop.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251016 DTSTAMP:20260405T030849 CREATED:20250304T003434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T003434Z UID:10000581-1760486400-1760572799@scarletalliance.org.au SUMMARY:VIXEN Grill & Chill DESCRIPTION:Grill & Chill is a free BBQ event by and for street-based sex workers. Contact Rory on 0414 689 424 for details. This is a sex worker-only event. URL:https://scarletalliance.org.au/event/vixen-grill-chill-3/2025-10-15/ LOCATION:NSW CATEGORIES:Outreach,Social Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scarletalliance.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2025-03-04-112856.png ORGANIZER;CN="Vixen":MAILTO:info@vixen.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251015T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251015T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030849 CREATED:20250304T002122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T002122Z UID:10000560-1760551200-1760558400@scarletalliance.org.au SUMMARY:SWOP NSW Outreach at Wednesday Night Lights DESCRIPTION:SWOP NSW will be at Wednesday Night Lights on the third Wednesday of the month from 6pm – 8pm. You can: \n\nChat with our friendly outreach team\nGrab a free workers’ pack and SWOP NSW resources\nSee a free doctor – no Medicare card required\nSpeak with skilled volunteers including GPs\, junior doctors\, nurses and general helpers\nAccess the Addi Road Food Pantry\nHave a hot meal\n\nThe address is 1/142 Addison Rd\, Marrickville.\nFor more info\, call SWOPConnect on (02) 9184 9466 or email admin@streetsidemedics.com.au. URL:https://scarletalliance.org.au/event/swop-nsw-outreach-at-wednesday-night-lights/2025-10-15/ LOCATION:1/142 Addison Rd\, Marrickville\, 1/142 Addison Rd\, Marrickville\, NSW\, 2204\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scarletalliance.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2025-03-04-111230.png ORGANIZER;CN="SWOP NSW":MAILTO:swopconnect@swop.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251023 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251024 DTSTAMP:20260405T030849 CREATED:20240220T005448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T023926Z UID:10000168-1761177600-1761263999@scarletalliance.org.au SUMMARY:Scarlet Alliance Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:The monthly meeting of the Scarlet Alliance Committee. URL:https://scarletalliance.org.au/event/scarlet-alliance-committee-meeting/2025-10-23/ LOCATION:NSW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scarletalliance.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Red-umbrella-placeholder-image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Scarlet Alliance":MAILTO:info@scarletalliance.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251027 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251030 DTSTAMP:20260405T030849 CREATED:20250228T041408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T060922Z UID:10000517-1761523200-1761782399@scarletalliance.org.au SUMMARY:National Forum 2025 DESCRIPTION:On this page: Agenda | Session descriptions \n \n \n \n \n \n Registrations for the National Forum 2025 are now closed!  \nThe Scarlet Alliance National Forum is the annual national sex worker only conference. It provides an opportunity for sex workers to network\, workshop\, and make our voices heard. The National Forum is free for sex workers to attend and includes morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea. You can read more about what the National Forum is here. \nThis year the Scarlet Alliance Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held separately online later in the year. Become a member to be notified and attend. \nCurrent and former sex workers who support Scarlet Alliance’s objectives are welcome\, and attendees are required to follow our Safer Spaces policy. \nThis year the National Forum will be held on Gadigal Land (Sydney)\, with some sessions being live-streamed. We only release full venue details to people who have registered and had their registration verified. We verify all registrations to ensure that attendance is sex worker only. This means that if you are not already known to us\, we ask for information to confirm that you are a current or former sex worker\, and may reach out to you for more information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Online Access\n This year\, we are will be live-streaming the main sessions for those attending online. \nPlease note the following: \n\nMain sessions\, which include panels\, reports\, and presentations\, will be live-streamed.\nWorkshop sessions will not be available via the live stream this year.\n\nLive Stream Schedule\nMonday 27 October \n10:30amWelcome to Country and opening address \n11:15amReports from member organisations \n1:30pmReports from member organisations \nTuesday 28 October \n10.15amOnline regulation presentation \n10:45amSTI/BBV update \n11:45amAsian migrant sex worker panel \nWednesday 29 October \n10:00amGovernance information session \n11:20amAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sex worker panel \n1:30pmAccessibility is Sexy panel \n \n \n \n \n \n COVID-19 information\n COVID-19 is still circulating in the community and can have devastating impacts to our communities\, particularly those with pre-existing and/or chronic health conditions. \nAll attendees are required to test for COVID-19 each day\, prior to entering the venue. We will be asking attendees to show a photo of a negative RAT prior to entering the venue each day. We kindly ask for attendees to obtain their own RAT for use on day 1\, and we will have tests on-site for attendees to take and use for days 2 and 3. \nWe enourage attendees to wear N95 masks or similar\, and will have masks on-site for use. \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue layout and accessibility information\n This year’s venue is a conference centre and will include main room\, 3 breakout rooms\, an outside area\, a quiet room\, kitchen and is wheelchair accessible. We will provide a floor plan and full venue information to confirmed registrants. If you need further venue information in order to determine if you are able to attend\, please contact us at info@scarletalliance.org.au. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1: Monday 27 October\n 10:00am – 10:30amRegistration \n\n10:30am – 11:15amWelcome to Country and opening address* \n\n11:15am – 12:30pmReports from member organisations* \n\n12:30pm – 1:30pmLunch \n\n1:30pm – 2:45pmReports from member organisations* \n\n2:45pm – 3:15pmAfternoon tea \n\n3:15pm – 4:45pmWorkshops1. From the Whores Mouth: A Sex Work History Collective2. Building Sex Worker Cooperatives in Australia3. Sex Worker Story Telling \n\n4:45pm – 5:00pmMini break \n\n5:00pm – 6:00pmWorkshops1. Online Sex Work Skillshare2. The Brothel Hustle Q&A3. Male Sex Work Skillshare4. Trans and Gender Diverse Skillshare \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2: Tuesday 28 October\n 10am – 10:15amRegistration \n\n10:15am – 10:45amOnline regulation presentation* \n\n10:45am – 11:15amSTI/BBV update* \n\n11:15am – 11:45amMorning tea \n\n11:45am – 1:00pmAsian migrant sex worker panel* \n\n1pm – 1:45pmLunch \nFacilitated sessionConnecting with Your Inner Creature \n\n1:45pm – 3:30pmWorkshops1. Soft\, Hard\, and Everything in Between: Boundaries in Sex Work2. The Mindful Consent Model3. Where’s my Horny?: Reconnecting with personal desire as a Sex Worker \n\n3:30pm – 4pmAfternoon tea and walk to rally \n\n4pm – 5:30pmPublic rally \n\n7pm – lateParty and Whore Of The Year Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 3: Wednesday 29 October\n 10am – 11amGovernance information session* \n\n11am – 11:20amMorning tea \n\n11:20am – 12:35pmAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sex worker panel* \n\n12:35pm – 1:30pmLunch \n\n1:30pm – 2:45pmAccessibility is Sexy panel* \n\n2:45pm – 3:05pmAfternoon tea \n\n3:05pm – 4:05pmWorkshops1. Health Justice Partnerships and How They Can Benefit Our Community2. Training to Connect3. Culturally Safe Outreach Practices \n\n4:05pm – 4:20pmClose \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session descriptions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday 27 October\n From the Whores Mouth: A Sex Work History CollectiveWhether it’s through keeping the brothel robe\, the deranged client text\, advertising photos or through recalling work stories\, all sex workers are documentarians\, historians and archivists in our own ways. This session explores the power of documenting\, preserving and sharing our sex work histories. The first part of the session will look at some historical peer resources from the archives of Scarlet Alliance\, Julie Bates & Eurydice Aroney\, with a Q&A. The second part of the session will involve participants scrapbooking historical materials from the archives to share an aspect of our own sex working experience. This will be compiled into a zine\, sent to attendees\, and submitted to the Scarlet Alliance Archive. Find out ways for you to get involved with ‘From the Whores Mouth’ – a history collective working to preserve and share sex working histories from across unceded Australia. \nBuilding Sex Worker Cooperatives in AustraliaSex worker cooperatives are a viable option for groups of workers to build safe\, strong\, working environments together. This business model ensures direct worker control and allows workers to co-create and share the profits. Come and be inspired to seek out existing cooperatives or to build your own. Participants will also gain an understanding where in unceded Australia working in a sex worker cooperative is an option in the context of state and territory laws. \nThe Brothel Hustle Q&AJoin experienced brothel and massage parlour workers for a skillshare to sharpen your hustle in sex work establishments. From nailing your client intro\, writing a brothel bio\, and keeping the vibe sexy during visual health checks\, to upselling extras and building a loyal client base—you’ll learn the secrets to the best brothel hustle. Leave with ready-to-use scripts you can memorise and adapt\, plus practical strategies to boost your confidence in establishment work \nOnline Sex Work SkillshareGain valuable information on how to make online sex work like fan sites\, work for you. Discuss content production\, boundaries\, terms and conditions\, custom content and profile advertising. Learn from others\, and share your own experiences and tips. \nMale Sex Work SkillshareLed by a male outreach peer\, this is a supportive roundtable discussion for male sex workers. Connect in a non-judgemental space to share skills and chat openly about topics including client vetting\, party and play\, massage vs full service and self-care. The aim is to build community and improve health outcomes. \nTrans and Gender Diverse Skillshare: Surviving\, Thriving and Making Money in a Hostile ClimateIn an increasingly politically charged environment\, providing sexual services as a trans and gender diverse person can come with extra risks and challenges. In this group skillshare\, workers will strategise together and find ways for all TGD workers to not only survive\, but thrive physically\, mentally and financially. This is a space for TGD workers to get together\, share our unique knowledge\, experience\, tips as well as making connections with the greater community and pooling our resources to make working around the states safer and easier and less isolating for us all. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 28 October\n Connecting with Your Inner CreatureAn intimate and playful dive into pet play\, this session blends mindful movement\, community connection and a celebration of kink in a safe and welcoming space. A short yoga warm-up (with optional poppers) helps participants connect to their bodies. Then it’s time to learn how to access ‘pet space’\, a headspace rooted in curiosity\, joy and freedom. This session is relaxed and interactive and will offer time for networking\, questions and photo opportunities. \nSoft\, Hard\, and Everything in Between: Boundaries in Sex WorkHow do we take practical care of boundaries in a sex work context? 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\, even when we’d really rather be on the couch at home. This is a skillshare so there will be opportunities for discussion\, sharing\, and learning from others. We intend to celebrate all the creative and even sneaky ways in which we look after ourselves while getting the job done! All activities offered in this session are optional. \nThe Mindful Consent Model – Improve Your Consent NegotiationParticipants will define consent and discuss it from an intersectional perspective. Discuss what consent does/doesn’t look like and unpack it in a sex work context. There will also be a chance to discuss red flags\, harm minimisation strategies\, and do a short embodiment exercise using the model. \nWhere’s my Horny?: Reconnecting with personal desire as a Sex WorkerThis is a trauma-informed workshop for sex wokers that explores how sex work can shape\, suppress\, or distance us from pleasure and desire. Blending discussion\, reflection\, and embodiment exercises\, this session offers practical tools—guided thought experiments\, group collaboration\, writing prompts\, and movement—to help participants reconnect with their own sensations and needs. Participants will leave with strategies to ground and regulate\, re-engage with their bodies\, and rediscover desire both within and beyond work. this workshop draws on The Midnight Method coaching program and lived expertise. It offers space for peers to reflect\, connect\, and reclaim pleasure on their own terms. \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday 29 October\n Health Justice Partnerships and How They Can Benefit Our CommunityPresented by representatives of SWOP NSW\, The Kirketon Road Centre and The Inner City Legal Centre\, this presentation explores the value of building strong partnerships between legal\, health\, and advocacy organisations to achieve better outcomes for the sex worker community. Too often\, sex workers facing complex issues—such as employment issues\, housing insecurity\, or discrimination—encounter barriers when services operate in isolation. By working together\, organisations can provide wraparound support that addresses the needs of the sex worker community holistically. Drawing on case examples\, it demonstrates how shared expertise and coordinated responses reduce duplication\, fill service gaps\, and empower individuals to navigate systems with dignity and support. Attendees will gain practical insights into models of collaboration and learn how to foster stronger networks that make a lasting difference in people’s lives. \nTraining to Connect: A Consultation SessionScarlet Alliance is reviewing and re-imagining our national training program — and your input is essential. This one-hour consultation will explore what makes training meaningful\, accessible\, and relevant to everyone in our community. \, Participants will work together to explore motivations for training\, barriers to participation\, and the kinds of topics that matter most\, from practical skills to movement history and values. We’ll also think beyond the room: what would training need to look and feel like to reach sex workers not already connected to organisations? Using a mix of group brainstorms\, creative reflections\, and prioritisation activities\, participants will generate concrete ideas and strategies that will feed directly into the next stage of program design. \nCulturally Safe Outreach Practices: Working with CALD Sex Worker CommunitiesThis interactive workshop draws on the lived experience and peer expertise of outreach workers engaging with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) sex workers in New South Wales. NSW’s decriminalisation framework has enabled peer-led organisations such as SWOP NSW to develop strong outreach programs that prioritise cultural safety and community connection. Participants will explore three key areas: applying intersectionality and cultural safety in outreach\, strengthening communication skills across diverse language and cultural contexts\, and delivering effective peer education in workplace settings. Each section will conclude with collaborative discussions to share skills\, reflect on challenges\, and identify practical solutions. URL:https://scarletalliance.org.au/event/national-forum-2025/ LOCATION:Gadigal Land (Sydney) CATEGORIES:National Forum ORGANIZER;CN="Scarlet Alliance":MAILTO:info@scarletalliance.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251028T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251028T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030849 CREATED:20250303T235526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T000940Z UID:10000537-1761663600-1761670800@scarletalliance.org.au SUMMARY:VIXEN Trans & Gender Diverse Sex Worker Monthly Catch-Up DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Vixen office for a catch-up exclusively for Trans and Gender Diverse sex workers to connect\, share experiences\, and just relax in a safe\, supportive space. Snacks provided. No need to RSVP – just turn up! \nThis is a sex worker-only space and a time to connect with other workers. \nWhen: 3pm – 5pm on the last Tuesday of every month at 5 Merrifield St\, Brunswick.\nGive us a call at 03 9070 9050 or send us an email at info@vixen.org.au for more details! URL:https://scarletalliance.org.au/event/vixen-trans-gender-diverse-sex-worker-monthly-catch-up/2025-10-28/ LOCATION:Vixen\, Corner of Merrifield St and Boase St\, Brunswick\, Victoria\, 3056\, Australia CATEGORIES:Drop In ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scarletalliance.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2025-03-04-105028.png ORGANIZER;CN="Vixen":MAILTO:info@vixen.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251029T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251029T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030849 CREATED:20250304T000002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T235431Z UID:10000547-1761750000-1761757200@scarletalliance.org.au SUMMARY:VIXEN Male Sex Worker Monthly Catch-Up DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Vixen office for a catch-up exclusively for male sex workers to connect in solidarity\, chat\, and chill. Snacks provided. No need to RSVP – just turn up! \nThis is a sex worker-only space. \nWhen: 3pm –  5pm on the last Wednesday of every month at 5 Merrifield St\, Brunswick.\nGive us a call at 03 9070 9050 or send us an email at info@vixen.org.au for more details! URL:https://scarletalliance.org.au/event/vixen-male-sex-worker-monthly-catch-up/2025-10-29/ LOCATION:Vixen\, Corner of Merrifield St and Boase St\, Brunswick\, Victoria\, 3056\, Australia CATEGORIES:Drop In ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scarletalliance.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2025-03-04-105743.png ORGANIZER;CN="Vixen":MAILTO:info@vixen.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251102 DTSTAMP:20260405T030849 CREATED:20240209T043035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T011520Z UID:10000114-1761955200-1762041599@scarletalliance.org.au SUMMARY:International Drug Users Day DESCRIPTION:This is a global day of action\, where many organisations\, advocates\, peers and those whose lives have been impacted by illicit drug use show solidarity in raising awareness and showcasing the importance of community-led harm reduction\, the power of peer involvement\, the harms of drug criminalisation and to advocate for the health and human rights of people who use drugs. \nHeld annually\, 1 November remembers the movements and protests against the significant lack of and access to treatments and services for people who use drugs; particularly in terms of inadequate public health policy and response to the disproportionate rates of blood borne viruses such as hepatitis and HIV amongst communities of PWUD globally who remain highly stigmatised and marginalised populations. \n  URL:https://scarletalliance.org.au/event/international-drug-users-day/2025-11-01/ LOCATION:NSW CATEGORIES:Days of Significance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251104T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251104T163000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030849 CREATED:20250303T233547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T233547Z UID:10000526-1762264800-1762273800@scarletalliance.org.au SUMMARY:SWOP NSW Pop Up at KRC DESCRIPTION:SWOP NSW Independent Outreach Worker Rosie will be at KRC from 2pm – 4:30pm on the first Tuesday of each month. Come by to get free safer sex supplies\, vaccines\, resources\, or just have a chat! \n\nOptions for when\, where and how you work\nReferrals to legal and financial services\nStaying physically and emotionally safe\nFree safer sex supplies and more\nFree mpox vaccine and sexual health checks with no Medicare card URL:https://scarletalliance.org.au/event/swop-nsw-pop-up-at-krc/2025-11-04/ LOCATION:KRC\, 12 Kellett St\, Potts Point\, NSW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scarletalliance.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2025-03-04-103318.png ORGANIZER;CN="SWOP NSW":MAILTO:swopconnect@swop.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251106T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251106T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030849 CREATED:20250304T002808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T002808Z UID:10000571-1762434000-1762441200@scarletalliance.org.au SUMMARY:VIXEN Workers Pack-Making DESCRIPTION:Join Vixen on the first Thursday of the month from 1pm – 3pm to help assemble workers packs for distribution to other sex workers. Tea\, coffee and snacks will be provided. Held at the Vixen office on the corner of Boase Street & Merrifield Street\, Brunswick (look for the red door). URL:https://scarletalliance.org.au/event/vixen-workers-pack-making-3/2025-11-06/ LOCATION:Vixen\, Corner of Merrifield St and Boase St\, Brunswick\, Victoria\, 3056\, Australia CATEGORIES:Drop In ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scarletalliance.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2025-03-04-112415.png ORGANIZER;CN="Vixen":MAILTO:info@vixen.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251106T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251106T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030849 CREATED:20240209T024353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T053218Z UID:10000062-1762444800-1762452000@scarletalliance.org.au SUMMARY:National Cabinet of Whores DESCRIPTION:Scarlet Alliance hosts a monthly “National Cabinet” meeting for the leadership of sex worker organisations in so-called Australia. \nThe NCW first started meeting in 2020 in response to COVID19 to coordinate a national response and has met regularly since. URL:https://scarletalliance.org.au/event/national-cabinet-of-whores/2025-11-06/ LOCATION:NSW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scarletalliance.org.au/wp-content/uploads/NCW-pic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Scarlet Alliance":MAILTO:info@scarletalliance.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251111T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251111T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030849 CREATED:20240402T012026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T235640Z UID:10000333-1762869600-1762876800@scarletalliance.org.au SUMMARY:SWOP NSW Indie Worker Drop Ins DESCRIPTION:Come for snacks\, chats and workers packs. Held on the second Tuesday of the month from 2-4pm URL:https://scarletalliance.org.au/event/swop-nsw-indie-worker-drop-ins/2025-11-11/ LOCATION:SWOP NSW\, 7/110 Bontay Rd\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2015\, Australia CATEGORIES:Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scarletalliance.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2024-09-25-153849.png ORGANIZER;CN="SWOP NSW":MAILTO:swopconnect@swop.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251120 DTSTAMP:20260405T030849 CREATED:20240221T025026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T030155Z UID:10000257-1762905600-1763596799@scarletalliance.org.au SUMMARY:Transgender Awareness Week DESCRIPTION:For a week in November events and protests will highlight the voices of trans activists and organisers in most capital cities. This is an opportunity for the sex worker movement to stand up alongside other movements\, calling for an end to incarceration of black and trans folk\, decriminalisation of sex work\, and justice for members of our community who died in custody. \nVeronica Baxter was a black trans sex worker who died in custody in 2009. Her passing and subsequent coronial inquest are an ongoing reminder of the ongoing physical and political violence perpetuated by the colony against black and trans bodies. \nCJ Palmer is a trans woman living with HIV who experienced “manifestly excessive” sentencing in 2018 (reduced on appeal) and held in a maximum security male prison including in solitary confinement for four years. After release she was sent immediately to an immigration detention facility. In 2023 her lawyers challenged her deportation. CJ’s strong and lasting connections to the HIV\, trans and sex worker communities were expressed. \nBoth Veronica and CJ were denied access to hormones while incarcerated in male prisons. URL:https://scarletalliance.org.au/event/transgender-awareness-week/2025-11-12/ LOCATION:NSW CATEGORIES:Days of Significance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251112T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251112T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030849 CREATED:20241021T231751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T231751Z UID:10000234-1762966800-1762970400@scarletalliance.org.au SUMMARY:Respect Inc Sistahs of the Pole DESCRIPTION:Free\, private and confidential stripper-only sharing circle held every second Wednesday of the month from 4pm to 5pm. RSVP to info@respect.org.au. URL:https://scarletalliance.org.au/event/respect-inc-sistahs-of-the-pole-2/2025-11-12/ LOCATION:Queensland\, QLD\, Australia CATEGORIES:Peer Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scarletalliance.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2024-10-22-101601.png ORGANIZER;CN="Respect QLD":MAILTO:info@respectqld.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251120 DTSTAMP:20260405T030849 CREATED:20240220T003002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T011520Z UID:10000040-1763510400-1763596799@scarletalliance.org.au SUMMARY:Transgender Day of Remembrance DESCRIPTION:Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honours the memory of the trans lives lost to acts of transphobia and discrimination. \nOn November 20\, we hold a day of gathering\, togetherness\, and community solidarity. We remember those we’ve lost\, celebrate our strength in the face of adversity\, and commit to fighting transphobia to create a better\, safer\, and more inclusive world for everyone. URL:https://scarletalliance.org.au/event/transgender-day-of-remembrance/2025-11-19/ LOCATION:NSW CATEGORIES:Days of Significance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251120 DTSTAMP:20260405T030849 CREATED:20250304T003434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T003434Z UID:10000582-1763510400-1763596799@scarletalliance.org.au SUMMARY:VIXEN Grill & Chill DESCRIPTION:Grill & Chill is a free BBQ event by and for street-based sex workers. Contact Rory on 0414 689 424 for details. This is a sex worker-only event. URL:https://scarletalliance.org.au/event/vixen-grill-chill-3/2025-11-19/ LOCATION:NSW CATEGORIES:Outreach,Social Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scarletalliance.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2025-03-04-112856.png ORGANIZER;CN="Vixen":MAILTO:info@vixen.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251119T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251119T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030849 CREATED:20250304T002122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T002122Z UID:10000561-1763575200-1763582400@scarletalliance.org.au SUMMARY:SWOP NSW Outreach at Wednesday Night Lights DESCRIPTION:SWOP NSW will be at Wednesday Night Lights on the third Wednesday of the month from 6pm – 8pm. You can: \n\nChat with our friendly outreach team\nGrab a free workers’ pack and SWOP NSW resources\nSee a free doctor – no Medicare card required\nSpeak with skilled volunteers including GPs\, junior doctors\, nurses and general helpers\nAccess the Addi Road Food Pantry\nHave a hot meal\n\nThe address is 1/142 Addison Rd\, Marrickville.\nFor more info\, call SWOPConnect on (02) 9184 9466 or email admin@streetsidemedics.com.au. URL:https://scarletalliance.org.au/event/swop-nsw-outreach-at-wednesday-night-lights/2025-11-19/ LOCATION:1/142 Addison Rd\, Marrickville\, 1/142 Addison Rd\, Marrickville\, NSW\, 2204\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scarletalliance.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2025-03-04-111230.png ORGANIZER;CN="SWOP NSW":MAILTO:swopconnect@swop.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251120T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251120T163000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030849 CREATED:20250304T000624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T000803Z UID:10000552-1763649000-1763656200@scarletalliance.org.au SUMMARY:VIXEN Private Sex Workers Catch-Up DESCRIPTION:Vixen has introduced a regular catch-up for all private and independent sex workers. Come in for a tea and snacks\, connect with other workers\, stock-up on free resources and safer sex supplies\, and browse the Whoredrobe 💫 No RSVP needed – just pop in ❤️ \n2025 Catch-Ups:\nThursday May 15 | 2:30pm – 4:30pm\nThursday August 21 | 2:30pm – 4:30pm\nThursday November 20 | 2:30pm – 4:30pm URL:https://scarletalliance.org.au/event/vixen-private-sex-workers-catch-up/2025-11-20/ LOCATION:Vixen\, Corner of Merrifield St and Boase St\, Brunswick\, Victoria\, 3056\, Australia CATEGORIES:Drop In ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scarletalliance.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2025-03-04-110221.png ORGANIZER;CN="Vixen":MAILTO:info@vixen.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251125T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251125T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030849 CREATED:20250303T235526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T000940Z UID:10000538-1764082800-1764090000@scarletalliance.org.au SUMMARY:VIXEN Trans & Gender Diverse Sex Worker Monthly Catch-Up DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Vixen office for a catch-up exclusively for Trans and Gender Diverse sex workers to connect\, share experiences\, and just relax in a safe\, supportive space. Snacks provided. No need to RSVP – just turn up! \nThis is a sex worker-only space and a time to connect with other workers. \nWhen: 3pm – 5pm on the last Tuesday of every month at 5 Merrifield St\, Brunswick.\nGive us a call at 03 9070 9050 or send us an email at info@vixen.org.au for more details! URL:https://scarletalliance.org.au/event/vixen-trans-gender-diverse-sex-worker-monthly-catch-up/2025-11-25/ LOCATION:Vixen\, Corner of Merrifield St and Boase St\, Brunswick\, Victoria\, 3056\, Australia CATEGORIES:Drop In ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scarletalliance.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2025-03-04-105028.png ORGANIZER;CN="Vixen":MAILTO:info@vixen.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251126T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251126T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030849 CREATED:20250304T000002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T235431Z UID:10000548-1764169200-1764176400@scarletalliance.org.au SUMMARY:VIXEN Male Sex Worker Monthly Catch-Up DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Vixen office for a catch-up exclusively for male sex workers to connect in solidarity\, chat\, and chill. Snacks provided. No need to RSVP – just turn up! \nThis is a sex worker-only space. \nWhen: 3pm –  5pm on the last Wednesday of every month at 5 Merrifield St\, Brunswick.\nGive us a call at 03 9070 9050 or send us an email at info@vixen.org.au for more details! URL:https://scarletalliance.org.au/event/vixen-male-sex-worker-monthly-catch-up/2025-11-26/ LOCATION:Vixen\, Corner of Merrifield St and Boase St\, Brunswick\, Victoria\, 3056\, Australia CATEGORIES:Drop In ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scarletalliance.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2025-03-04-105743.png ORGANIZER;CN="Vixen":MAILTO:info@vixen.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251128 DTSTAMP:20260405T030849 CREATED:20240220T005448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T023926Z UID:10000169-1764201600-1764287999@scarletalliance.org.au SUMMARY:Scarlet Alliance Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:The monthly meeting of the Scarlet Alliance Committee. URL:https://scarletalliance.org.au/event/scarlet-alliance-committee-meeting/2025-11-27/ LOCATION:NSW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scarletalliance.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Red-umbrella-placeholder-image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Scarlet Alliance":MAILTO:info@scarletalliance.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251202T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251202T163000 DTSTAMP:20260405T030849 CREATED:20250303T233547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T233547Z UID:10000527-1764684000-1764693000@scarletalliance.org.au SUMMARY:SWOP NSW Pop Up at KRC DESCRIPTION:SWOP NSW Independent Outreach Worker Rosie will be at KRC from 2pm – 4:30pm on the first Tuesday of each month. Come by to get free safer sex supplies\, vaccines\, resources\, or just have a chat! \n\nOptions for when\, where and how you work\nReferrals to legal and financial services\nStaying physically and emotionally safe\nFree safer sex supplies and more\nFree mpox vaccine and sexual health checks with no Medicare card URL:https://scarletalliance.org.au/event/swop-nsw-pop-up-at-krc/2025-12-02/ LOCATION:KRC\, 12 Kellett St\, Potts Point\, NSW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scarletalliance.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2025-03-04-103318.png ORGANIZER;CN="SWOP NSW":MAILTO:swopconnect@swop.org.au END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR