SWOP: Sex Workers Outreach Project. Inclusiveness, Respect and Self Determination.
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The ambivalent regulation of the sexual services industry.
This paper, published in the Criminal Justice journal, focuses on the regulation of sex services as a key indicator of how the sex industry is regarded and embedded within broader contexts. find out more -
Myths and Facts
Recently there has been discussion of some of the issues faced by sex workers in NSW. This document outlines a number of claims that have been publicly aired, and what research tells us about these claims. More...
Information and Support
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Print this pageInformation, support and referrals
SWOP runs an information, support and referral service. We can meet many of your needs and answer a range of enquiries. Simply drop by the SWOP office or phone our information line (02) 9319 4866.
Opening Hours:
Mon / Tues / Thurs / Fri—10am to 6pm
Wed—2pm to 6pm
Counselling
Are you doing sex work or other sex industry work in NSW? Do you have some work or life issues to sort out? SWOP offers free and confidential short-term counselling to anyone working in the sex industry. SWOP has a highly experienced counsellor who is particularly familiar with sex work issues. We can also provide you with referrals to other counselling and support services. Phone counselling is available to sex industry workers in regional NSW.
Phone the SWOP office to make an appointment with the counsellor: (02) 9319 4866.
The Professional
The Professional is a free quarterly publication distributed to over 2,000 sex industry workers and relevant organisations. The magazine aims to keep the community informed about sex work issues and contains news, info, referrals and contributions from the industry.
You can pick up the latest edition at SWOP, ACON or your local sexual health clinic. You can also phone our information desk and ask for a copy to be sent to you.
Submitting content to The Professional
SWOP welcomes community contributions to our publication! We are always on the look out for stories, articles, pictures, poetry and artwork. The following are some submission guidelines for The Professional:
- Content must be relevant to sex work and the sex industry.
- Submissions can incorporate any writing style or subject matter that falls within the standards of good taste, readability and relevance to the sex industry.
- Material should be sent to the editor by set deadlines.
To submit your work for consideration, email theprofessional@acon.org.au.
Print Resources
If you would like a copy of our print resources but can’t get to our Sydney office you can get a copy of our key resources posted to your address. Phone (02) 9319 4866 and ask to speak with our information line. They can also add you to the mailing list for our magazine, The Professional.
Many of our resources are also available electronically on the Download Resources page.
