All of our services are non-judgemental, confidential, free, currently have no or minimal waiting periods and do not require a referral.

Support

Project Respect services include:

Case Coordination (Victoria-based):

• Telephone-based support, with free interpreting services as required 
• Provision of information and holistic support tailored to your needs
• Referrals to other organisations to achieve your goals
• Safety planning where this is relevant to you
• Support to reduce hours or move away from the industry if this is your choice
• Tailored support for women and gender diverse people who have experienced sexual exploitation (both international and domestic)
• A friendly, knowledgeable qualified social work professional to support and listen to you
• Advocacy for your rights

Specialised Sexual Violence Counselling (Victoria-based):

• Our specialised sexual violence counselling service started in June 2025 and we take self-referrals and referrals from other service providers. To self-refer please contact us. The PDF guide below explains the process in more detail. 
• Counselling is telehealth based or in person, with a qualified counsellor, tailored to your support needs.
• Counselling is available to women and gender diverse people with experience in the sex industry who are seeking counselling relating to experiences of sexual violence.
• Counselling is available to women and gender diverse people with experience of sexual exploitation (whether or not you identify with having experience in the sex industry). 
• For more information, please see our guide: Service User Information Guide - Sexual Violence Counselling Program.pdf

Community Events (held in our location in Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria):

• Our Community Lunch and Gardening event is open to women and gender diverse people with experience in the sex industry, or, with experiences of sexual exploitation.
• Community Lunch and gardening events are held on the first Tuesday of each month, from 1-3pm. 
• This activity is led by our peer facilitator, alongside our qualified horticulture facilitator. 
• Our Art & Wellbeing event is open to women and gender diverse people with experience in the sex industry, or, with experiences of sexual exploitation.
• Art & Wellbeing events are held on the third Tuesday of each month, from 12:30pm (lunch) with art activities from 1-3pm. 
• This activity is led by an experienced and qualified Art Therapist, alongside our peer facilitator. 
• All events are advertised on our Instagram page. 

The Additional Referral Pathway, to the Support for Trafficked People Program (Australia-wide):

As of 3rd December 2025, our involvement in this program has changed. 

• The Additional Referral Pathway program includes short term case management, and assessment of eligibility to the Support for Trafficked People program (operated by the Red Cross) for people who have experienced trafficking, servitude, deceptive recruiting, debt bondage
• We can discuss the Additional Referral Pathway with you and assist you with a warm referral to The Salvation Army or Anti-Slavery Australia
• You can find out more about the Additional Referral Pathway here: Additional Referral Pathway (ARP) | The Salvation Army Australia
• You can find out more about the Support for Trafficked People Program here: Human Trafficking & Forced Labour Support | Australian Red Cross

Eligibility

Our support is for anyone who: 

• Self-identifies as a woman, or is gender diverse; 
• Has lived experience in any area of the sex and adult entertainment industry, or, has lived experience of sexual exploitation (including trafficking), whether or not identifying as having experience in the sex industry; 
• Is 18 years old or older.

Our support is inclusive of: 

• All LGBTQIA+ women as well as gender diverse and non-binary people 
• Lived experience in any area of the sex and adult entertainment industry, licensed and unlicensed, online and in-person, currently or in the past 
• Experiences of sexual exploitation, including trafficking (both international and domestic) 
• People wanting to remain, reduce their hours or leave the sex industry 
• Diverse views and experiences of the sex industry 
• All immigration, visa, residency or citizenship status 
• Relatives, friends and service providers who are seeking information and support about the sex industry or about sexual exploitation. 

See Connect to Resources for more support avenues available.