The core of Project Respect's work is direct contact with women in the sex industry through our outreach program to brothels in a number of local government areas of Melbourne . Women's ability to access mainstream services is limited because they often experience discrimination, social isolation and stigmatisation.

Our outreach program offers a number of services to women in brothels:

• Information kits with up to date information about services such as housing , health, legal, migration, financial, sexual assault and domestic violence are continually maintained with each brothel visit
• Referrals are made to support services for women through Project Respect's network of organisations
• Monthly newsletters for women in the sex industry
• Special edition newsletters highlighting particular issues of concern for women, e.g., domestic violence and intervention orders

• One to one support is available for women in the sex industry who may have to attend court
• One to one support in a multiple of other situations
• Support for women's children through a program design specifically for children

• Opportunities for English classes
• Education and employment pathways for women who wish to leave the sex industry
• Leadership Training for women in the sex industry and who may wish to support each other and provide opportunities for the women to establish their own networks. This Leadership Training is usually done over a weekend away and four weekends in 2005 is being planned..

If any women in the sex industry would like to speak to Project Respect's outreach worker you can call us at +61 3 9416 3401 and we will put you in touch with the person or alternatively, email: outreach@projectrespect.org.au

All contact with Project Respect will be strictly confidential and in accordance with Victorian Information Privacy Act 2000.