❓ A parliamentary question regarding programs and funding for sex industry workers' health and safety in WA, answered by the Minister for Health providing details of the Magenta program and related initiatives.
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SEX INDUSTRY WORKERS - SAFE PRACTICES
(1) Can the minister identify the specific programs provided to enhance safe practices for sex industry workers as at 1 September 2007? (2) Can the minister please identify the specific programs provided to improve occupational health issues for sex industry workers as at 1 September 2007? (3) How long have these programs been operating? (4) Can the minister name the agency or organisation responsible for delivering the program? (5) Can the minister indicate the amount of funding allocated to each program for 2006 - 07 and 2007 - 08? Hon SUE ELLERY
(1) Can the minister identify the specific programs provided to enhance safe practices for sex industry workers as at 1 September 2007? (2) Can the minister please identify the specific programs provided to improve occupational health issues for sex industry workers as at 1 September 2007? (3) How long have these programs been operating? (4) Can the minister name the agency or organisation responsible for delivering the program? (5) Can the minister indicate the amount of funding allocated to each program for 2006 - 07 and 2007 - 08? Hon SUE ELLERY
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) - (5) Under the auspices of the Family Planning Association of Western Australia, the Department of Health has funded Magenta since July 2003 to promote the health and safety of sex workers. The answer includes a table of information. I seek leave to have that table incorporated into Hansard , but I will read the rest of the text. Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - Program Funded since Funding allocated 2006/7 Funding allocated 2007/08 i. Sexual health education for sex workers. 2003 i. to iii. $256,166 i. to iii. $280,750 ii. Health promotion, health education resources and contacts with female, male and transgender sex industry workers. 2003 iii. Agency liaison, referral and community partnership building; feedback on issues and trends in the sex industry; and identification of gaps in services. 2003 iv. Street-based Sex Worker Outreach Project WA (SWOPWA) 2003 $98,300 $101,541 v. Provide sexual health and safety information and education for the sexual service industry, as it relates to the proposed legislation and Code of Practice on Occupational Safety and Health for the Sexual Services Industry 2007/08 N/A $30,000 - note it is part of the overall funds above Hon SUE ELLERY : The rest of the text reads - As part of its core business, Magenta’s services include: workshops for sex workers; sexual health clinics; an “ugly mugs” list to identify and avoid difficult clients; community awareness about the sex industry as required; and referrals for legal counselling, welfare and other issues. It also includes information on sexual health for sex workers; sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses; entering and exiting the industry; safe sex supplies; and outreach services within the metropolitan and rural regions. Magenta has been funded by the Department of Health to provide safe sex education and prevention initiatives to the sex industry since 2003. The Department of Health has funded non-government organisations to provide health promotion, education and clinical services to sex workers within Western Australia since 1987. The Department of Health has also facilitated the development of an industry code of practice in consultation with a working group. The working group was first convened in March 2007 and representatives included rural and metropolitan industry representatives, a sexual health physician, WorkSafe representatives, Magenta representatives and Department of Health personnel.
(2) Can the minister please identify the specific programs provided to improve occupational health issues for sex industry workers as at 1 September 2007? (3) How long have these programs been operating? (4) Can the minister name the agency or organisation responsible for delivering the program? (5) Can the minister indicate the amount of funding allocated to each program for 2006 - 07 and 2007 - 08? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) - (5) Under the auspices of the Family Planning Association of Western Australia, the Department of Health has funded Magenta since July 2003 to promote the health and safety of sex workers. The answer includes a table of information. I seek leave to have that table incorporated into Hansard , but I will read the rest of the text. Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - Program Funded since Funding allocated 2006/7 Funding allocated 2007/08 i. Sexual health education for sex workers. 2003 i. to iii. $256,166 i. to iii. $280,750 ii. Health promotion, health education resources and contacts with female, male and transgender sex industry workers. 2003 iii. Agency liaison, referral and community partnership building; feedback on issues and trends in the sex industry; and identification of gaps in services. 2003 iv. Street-based Sex Worker Outreach Project WA (SWOPWA) 2003 $98,300 $101,541 v. Provide sexual health and safety information and education for the sexual service industry, as it relates to the proposed legislation and Code of Practice on Occupational Safety and Health for the Sexual Services Industry 2007/08 N/A $30,000 - note it is part of the overall funds above Hon SUE ELLERY : The rest of the text reads - As part of its core business, Magenta’s services include: workshops for sex workers; sexual health clinics; an “ugly mugs” list to identify and avoid difficult clients; community awareness about the sex industry as required; and referrals for legal counselling, welfare and other issues. It also includes information on sexual health for sex workers; sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses; entering and exiting the industry; safe sex supplies; and outreach services within the metropolitan and rural regions. Magenta has been funded by the Department of Health to provide safe sex education and prevention initiatives to the sex industry since 2003. The Department of Health has funded non-government organisations to provide health promotion, education and clinical services to sex workers within Western Australia since 1987. The Department of Health has also facilitated the development of an industry code of practice in consultation with a working group. The working group was first convened in March 2007 and representatives included rural and metropolitan industry representatives, a sexual health physician, WorkSafe representatives, Magenta representatives and Department of Health personnel.
(3) How long have these programs been operating? (4) Can the minister name the agency or organisation responsible for delivering the program? (5) Can the minister indicate the amount of funding allocated to each program for 2006 - 07 and 2007 - 08? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) - (5) Under the auspices of the Family Planning Association of Western Australia, the Department of Health has funded Magenta since July 2003 to promote the health and safety of sex workers. The answer includes a table of information. I seek leave to have that table incorporated into Hansard , but I will read the rest of the text. Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - Program Funded since Funding allocated 2006/7 Funding allocated 2007/08 i. Sexual health education for sex workers. 2003 i. to iii. $256,166 i. to iii. $280,750 ii. Health promotion, health education resources and contacts with female, male and transgender sex industry workers. 2003 iii. Agency liaison, referral and community partnership building; feedback on issues and trends in the sex industry; and identification of gaps in services. 2003 iv. Street-based Sex Worker Outreach Project WA (SWOPWA) 2003 $98,300 $101,541 v. Provide sexual health and safety information and education for the sexual service industry, as it relates to the proposed legislation and Code of Practice on Occupational Safety and Health for the Sexual Services Industry 2007/08 N/A $30,000 - note it is part of the overall funds above Hon SUE ELLERY : The rest of the text reads - As part of its core business, Magenta’s services include: workshops for sex workers; sexual health clinics; an “ugly mugs” list to identify and avoid difficult clients; community awareness about the sex industry as required; and referrals for legal counselling, welfare and other issues. It also includes information on sexual health for sex workers; sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses; entering and exiting the industry; safe sex supplies; and outreach services within the metropolitan and rural regions. Magenta has been funded by the Department of Health to provide safe sex education and prevention initiatives to the sex industry since 2003. The Department of Health has funded non-government organisations to provide health promotion, education and clinical services to sex workers within Western Australia since 1987. The Department of Health has also facilitated the development of an industry code of practice in consultation with a working group. The working group was first convened in March 2007 and representatives included rural and metropolitan industry representatives, a sexual health physician, WorkSafe representatives, Magenta representatives and Department of Health personnel.
(4) Can the minister name the agency or organisation responsible for delivering the program? (5) Can the minister indicate the amount of funding allocated to each program for 2006 - 07 and 2007 - 08? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) - (5) Under the auspices of the Family Planning Association of Western Australia, the Department of Health has funded Magenta since July 2003 to promote the health and safety of sex workers. The answer includes a table of information. I seek leave to have that table incorporated into Hansard , but I will read the rest of the text. Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - Program Funded since Funding allocated 2006/7 Funding allocated 2007/08 i. Sexual health education for sex workers. 2003 i. to iii. $256,166 i. to iii. $280,750 ii. Health promotion, health education resources and contacts with female, male and transgender sex industry workers. 2003 iii. Agency liaison, referral and community partnership building; feedback on issues and trends in the sex industry; and identification of gaps in services. 2003 iv. Street-based Sex Worker Outreach Project WA (SWOPWA) 2003 $98,300 $101,541 v. Provide sexual health and safety information and education for the sexual service industry, as it relates to the proposed legislation and Code of Practice on Occupational Safety and Health for the Sexual Services Industry 2007/08 N/A $30,000 - note it is part of the overall funds above Hon SUE ELLERY : The rest of the text reads - As part of its core business, Magenta’s services include: workshops for sex workers; sexual health clinics; an “ugly mugs” list to identify and avoid difficult clients; community awareness about the sex industry as required; and referrals for legal counselling, welfare and other issues. It also includes information on sexual health for sex workers; sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses; entering and exiting the industry; safe sex supplies; and outreach services within the metropolitan and rural regions. Magenta has been funded by the Department of Health to provide safe sex education and prevention initiatives to the sex industry since 2003. The Department of Health has funded non-government organisations to provide health promotion, education and clinical services to sex workers within Western Australia since 1987. The Department of Health has also facilitated the development of an industry code of practice in consultation with a working group. The working group was first convened in March 2007 and representatives included rural and metropolitan industry representatives, a sexual health physician, WorkSafe representatives, Magenta representatives and Department of Health personnel.
(5) Can the minister indicate the amount of funding allocated to each program for 2006 - 07 and 2007 - 08? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) - (5) Under the auspices of the Family Planning Association of Western Australia, the Department of Health has funded Magenta since July 2003 to promote the health and safety of sex workers. The answer includes a table of information. I seek leave to have that table incorporated into Hansard , but I will read the rest of the text. Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - Program Funded since Funding allocated 2006/7 Funding allocated 2007/08 i. Sexual health education for sex workers. 2003 i. to iii. $256,166 i. to iii. $280,750 ii. Health promotion, health education resources and contacts with female, male and transgender sex industry workers. 2003 iii. Agency liaison, referral and community partnership building; feedback on issues and trends in the sex industry; and identification of gaps in services. 2003 iv. Street-based Sex Worker Outreach Project WA (SWOPWA) 2003 $98,300 $101,541 v. Provide sexual health and safety information and education for the sexual service industry, as it relates to the proposed legislation and Code of Practice on Occupational Safety and Health for the Sexual Services Industry 2007/08 N/A $30,000 - note it is part of the overall funds above Hon SUE ELLERY : The rest of the text reads - As part of its core business, Magenta’s services include: workshops for sex workers; sexual health clinics; an “ugly mugs” list to identify and avoid difficult clients; community awareness about the sex industry as required; and referrals for legal counselling, welfare and other issues. It also includes information on sexual health for sex workers; sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses; entering and exiting the industry; safe sex supplies; and outreach services within the metropolitan and rural regions. Magenta has been funded by the Department of Health to provide safe sex education and prevention initiatives to the sex industry since 2003. The Department of Health has funded non-government organisations to provide health promotion, education and clinical services to sex workers within Western Australia since 1987. The Department of Health has also facilitated the development of an industry code of practice in consultation with a working group. The working group was first convened in March 2007 and representatives included rural and metropolitan industry representatives, a sexual health physician, WorkSafe representatives, Magenta representatives and Department of Health personnel.
Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) - (5) Under the auspices of the Family Planning Association of Western Australia, the Department of Health has funded Magenta since July 2003 to promote the health and safety of sex workers. The answer includes a table of information. I seek leave to have that table incorporated into Hansard , but I will read the rest of the text. Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - Program Funded since Funding allocated 2006/7 Funding allocated 2007/08 i. Sexual health education for sex workers. 2003 i. to iii. $256,166 i. to iii. $280,750 ii. Health promotion, health education resources and contacts with female, male and transgender sex industry workers. 2003 iii. Agency liaison, referral and community partnership building; feedback on issues and trends in the sex industry; and identification of gaps in services. 2003 iv. Street-based Sex Worker Outreach Project WA (SWOPWA) 2003 $98,300 $101,541 v. Provide sexual health and safety information and education for the sexual service industry, as it relates to the proposed legislation and Code of Practice on Occupational Safety and Health for the Sexual Services Industry 2007/08 N/A $30,000 - note it is part of the overall funds above Hon SUE ELLERY : The rest of the text reads - As part of its core business, Magenta’s services include: workshops for sex workers; sexual health clinics; an “ugly mugs” list to identify and avoid difficult clients; community awareness about the sex industry as required; and referrals for legal counselling, welfare and other issues. It also includes information on sexual health for sex workers; sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses; entering and exiting the industry; safe sex supplies; and outreach services within the metropolitan and rural regions. Magenta has been funded by the Department of Health to provide safe sex education and prevention initiatives to the sex industry since 2003. The Department of Health has funded non-government organisations to provide health promotion, education and clinical services to sex workers within Western Australia since 1987. The Department of Health has also facilitated the development of an industry code of practice in consultation with a working group. The working group was first convened in March 2007 and representatives included rural and metropolitan industry representatives, a sexual health physician, WorkSafe representatives, Magenta representatives and Department of Health personnel.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) - (5) Under the auspices of the Family Planning Association of Western Australia, the Department of Health has funded Magenta since July 2003 to promote the health and safety of sex workers. The answer includes a table of information. I seek leave to have that table incorporated into Hansard , but I will read the rest of the text. Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - Program Funded since Funding allocated 2006/7 Funding allocated 2007/08 i. Sexual health education for sex workers. 2003 i. to iii. $256,166 i. to iii. $280,750 ii. Health promotion, health education resources and contacts with female, male and transgender sex industry workers. 2003 iii. Agency liaison, referral and community partnership building; feedback on issues and trends in the sex industry; and identification of gaps in services. 2003 iv. Street-based Sex Worker Outreach Project WA (SWOPWA) 2003 $98,300 $101,541 v. Provide sexual health and safety information and education for the sexual service industry, as it relates to the proposed legislation and Code of Practice on Occupational Safety and Health for the Sexual Services Industry 2007/08 N/A $30,000 - note it is part of the overall funds above Hon SUE ELLERY : The rest of the text reads - As part of its core business, Magenta’s services include: workshops for sex workers; sexual health clinics; an “ugly mugs” list to identify and avoid difficult clients; community awareness about the sex industry as required; and referrals for legal counselling, welfare and other issues. It also includes information on sexual health for sex workers; sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses; entering and exiting the industry; safe sex supplies; and outreach services within the metropolitan and rural regions. Magenta has been funded by the Department of Health to provide safe sex education and prevention initiatives to the sex industry since 2003. The Department of Health has funded non-government organisations to provide health promotion, education and clinical services to sex workers within Western Australia since 1987. The Department of Health has also facilitated the development of an industry code of practice in consultation with a working group. The working group was first convened in March 2007 and representatives included rural and metropolitan industry representatives, a sexual health physician, WorkSafe representatives, Magenta representatives and Department of Health personnel.
(1) - (5) Under the auspices of the Family Planning Association of Western Australia, the Department of Health has funded Magenta since July 2003 to promote the health and safety of sex workers. The answer includes a table of information. I seek leave to have that table incorporated into Hansard , but I will read the rest of the text. Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - Program Funded since Funding allocated 2006/7 Funding allocated 2007/08 i. Sexual health education for sex workers. 2003 i. to iii. $256,166 i. to iii. $280,750 ii. Health promotion, health education resources and contacts with female, male and transgender sex industry workers. 2003 iii. Agency liaison, referral and community partnership building; feedback on issues and trends in the sex industry; and identification of gaps in services. 2003 iv. Street-based Sex Worker Outreach Project WA (SWOPWA) 2003 $98,300 $101,541 v. Provide sexual health and safety information and education for the sexual service industry, as it relates to the proposed legislation and Code of Practice on Occupational Safety and Health for the Sexual Services Industry 2007/08 N/A $30,000 - note it is part of the overall funds above Hon SUE ELLERY : The rest of the text reads - As part of its core business, Magenta’s services include: workshops for sex workers; sexual health clinics; an “ugly mugs” list to identify and avoid difficult clients; community awareness about the sex industry as required; and referrals for legal counselling, welfare and other issues. It also includes information on sexual health for sex workers; sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses; entering and exiting the industry; safe sex supplies; and outreach services within the metropolitan and rural regions. Magenta has been funded by the Department of Health to provide safe sex education and prevention initiatives to the sex industry since 2003. The Department of Health has funded non-government organisations to provide health promotion, education and clinical services to sex workers within Western Australia since 1987. The Department of Health has also facilitated the development of an industry code of practice in consultation with a working group. The working group was first convened in March 2007 and representatives included rural and metropolitan industry representatives, a sexual health physician, WorkSafe representatives, Magenta representatives and Department of Health personnel.
Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - Program Funded since Funding allocated 2006/7 Funding allocated 2007/08 i. Sexual health education for sex workers. 2003 i. to iii. $256,166 i. to iii. $280,750 ii. Health promotion, health education resources and contacts with female, male and transgender sex industry workers. 2003 iii. Agency liaison, referral and community partnership building; feedback on issues and trends in the sex industry; and identification of gaps in services. 2003 iv. Street-based Sex Worker Outreach Project WA (SWOPWA) 2003 $98,300 $101,541 v. Provide sexual health and safety information and education for the sexual service industry, as it relates to the proposed legislation and Code of Practice on Occupational Safety and Health for the Sexual Services Industry 2007/08 N/A $30,000 - note it is part of the overall funds above Hon SUE ELLERY : The rest of the text reads - As part of its core business, Magenta’s services include: workshops for sex workers; sexual health clinics; an “ugly mugs” list to identify and avoid difficult clients; community awareness about the sex industry as required; and referrals for legal counselling, welfare and other issues. It also includes information on sexual health for sex workers; sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses; entering and exiting the industry; safe sex supplies; and outreach services within the metropolitan and rural regions. Magenta has been funded by the Department of Health to provide safe sex education and prevention initiatives to the sex industry since 2003. The Department of Health has funded non-government organisations to provide health promotion, education and clinical services to sex workers within Western Australia since 1987. The Department of Health has also facilitated the development of an industry code of practice in consultation with a working group. The working group was first convened in March 2007 and representatives included rural and metropolitan industry representatives, a sexual health physician, WorkSafe representatives, Magenta representatives and Department of Health personnel.
The following material was incorporated - Program Funded since Funding allocated 2006/7 Funding allocated 2007/08 i. Sexual health education for sex workers. 2003 i. to iii. $256,166 i. to iii. $280,750 ii. Health promotion, health education resources and contacts with female, male and transgender sex industry workers. 2003 iii. Agency liaison, referral and community partnership building; feedback on issues and trends in the sex industry; and identification of gaps in services. 2003 iv. Street-based Sex Worker Outreach Project WA (SWOPWA) 2003 $98,300 $101,541 v. Provide sexual health and safety information and education for the sexual service industry, as it relates to the proposed legislation and Code of Practice on Occupational Safety and Health for the Sexual Services Industry 2007/08 N/A $30,000 - note it is part of the overall funds above Hon SUE ELLERY : The rest of the text reads - As part of its core business, Magenta’s services include: workshops for sex workers; sexual health clinics; an “ugly mugs” list to identify and avoid difficult clients; community awareness about the sex industry as required; and referrals for legal counselling, welfare and other issues. It also includes information on sexual health for sex workers; sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses; entering and exiting the industry; safe sex supplies; and outreach services within the metropolitan and rural regions. Magenta has been funded by the Department of Health to provide safe sex education and prevention initiatives to the sex industry since 2003. The Department of Health has funded non-government organisations to provide health promotion, education and clinical services to sex workers within Western Australia since 1987. The Department of Health has also facilitated the development of an industry code of practice in consultation with a working group. The working group was first convened in March 2007 and representatives included rural and metropolitan industry representatives, a sexual health physician, WorkSafe representatives, Magenta representatives and Department of Health personnel.
Program Funded since Funding allocated 2006/7 Funding allocated 2007/08 i. Sexual health education for sex workers. 2003 i. to iii. $256,166 i. to iii. $280,750 ii. Health promotion, health education resources and contacts with female, male and transgender sex industry workers. 2003 iii. Agency liaison, referral and community partnership building; feedback on issues and trends in the sex industry; and identification of gaps in services. 2003 iv. Street-based Sex Worker Outreach Project WA (SWOPWA) 2003 $98,300 $101,541 v. Provide sexual health and safety information and education for the sexual service industry, as it relates to the proposed legislation and Code of Practice on Occupational Safety and Health for the Sexual Services Industry 2007/08 N/A $30,000 - note it is part of the overall funds above Hon SUE ELLERY : The rest of the text reads - As part of its core business, Magenta’s services include: workshops for sex workers; sexual health clinics; an “ugly mugs” list to identify and avoid difficult clients; community awareness about the sex industry as required; and referrals for legal counselling, welfare and other issues. It also includes information on sexual health for sex workers; sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses; entering and exiting the industry; safe sex supplies; and outreach services within the metropolitan and rural regions. Magenta has been funded by the Department of Health to provide safe sex education and prevention initiatives to the sex industry since 2003. The Department of Health has funded non-government organisations to provide health promotion, education and clinical services to sex workers within Western Australia since 1987. The Department of Health has also facilitated the development of an industry code of practice in consultation with a working group. The working group was first convened in March 2007 and representatives included rural and metropolitan industry representatives, a sexual health physician, WorkSafe representatives, Magenta representatives and Department of Health personnel.
Hon SUE ELLERY : The rest of the text reads - As part of its core business, Magenta’s services include: workshops for sex workers; sexual health clinics; an “ugly mugs” list to identify and avoid difficult clients; community awareness about the sex industry as required; and referrals for legal counselling, welfare and other issues. It also includes information on sexual health for sex workers; sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses; entering and exiting the industry; safe sex supplies; and outreach services within the metropolitan and rural regions. Magenta has been funded by the Department of Health to provide safe sex education and prevention initiatives to the sex industry since 2003. The Department of Health has funded non-government organisations to provide health promotion, education and clinical services to sex workers within Western Australia since 1987. The Department of Health has also facilitated the development of an industry code of practice in consultation with a working group. The working group was first convened in March 2007 and representatives included rural and metropolitan industry representatives, a sexual health physician, WorkSafe representatives, Magenta representatives and Department of Health personnel.
As part of its core business, Magenta’s services include: workshops for sex workers; sexual health clinics; an “ugly mugs” list to identify and avoid difficult clients; community awareness about the sex industry as required; and referrals for legal counselling, welfare and other issues. It also includes information on sexual health for sex workers; sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses; entering and exiting the industry; safe sex supplies; and outreach services within the metropolitan and rural regions. Magenta has been funded by the Department of Health to provide safe sex education and prevention initiatives to the sex industry since 2003. The Department of Health has funded non-government organisations to provide health promotion, education and clinical services to sex workers within Western Australia since 1987. The Department of Health has also facilitated the development of an industry code of practice in consultation with a working group. The working group was first convened in March 2007 and representatives included rural and metropolitan industry representatives, a sexual health physician, WorkSafe representatives, Magenta representatives and Department of Health personnel.
Magenta has been funded by the Department of Health to provide safe sex education and prevention initiatives to the sex industry since 2003. The Department of Health has funded non-government organisations to provide health promotion, education and clinical services to sex workers within Western Australia since 1987. The Department of Health has also facilitated the development of an industry code of practice in consultation with a working group. The working group was first convened in March 2007 and representatives included rural and metropolitan industry representatives, a sexual health physician, WorkSafe representatives, Magenta representatives and Department of Health personnel.
(2) Can the minister please identify the specific programs provided to improve occupational health issues for sex industry workers as at 1 September 2007? (3) How long have these programs been operating? (4) Can the minister name the agency or organisation responsible for delivering the program? (5) Can the minister indicate the amount of funding allocated to each program for 2006 - 07 and 2007 - 08? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) - (5) Under the auspices of the Family Planning Association of Western Australia, the Department of Health has funded Magenta since July 2003 to promote the health and safety of sex workers. The answer includes a table of information. I seek leave to have that table incorporated into Hansard , but I will read the rest of the text. Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - Program Funded since Funding allocated 2006/7 Funding allocated 2007/08 i. Sexual health education for sex workers. 2003 i. to iii. $256,166 i. to iii. $280,750 ii. Health promotion, health education resources and contacts with female, male and transgender sex industry workers. 2003 iii. Agency liaison, referral and community partnership building; feedback on issues and trends in the sex industry; and identification of gaps in services. 2003 iv. Street-based Sex Worker Outreach Project WA (SWOPWA) 2003 $98,300 $101,541 v. Provide sexual health and safety information and education for the sexual service industry, as it relates to the proposed legislation and Code of Practice on Occupational Safety and Health for the Sexual Services Industry 2007/08 N/A $30,000 - note it is part of the overall funds above Hon SUE ELLERY : The rest of the text reads - As part of its core business, Magenta’s services include: workshops for sex workers; sexual health clinics; an “ugly mugs” list to identify and avoid difficult clients; community awareness about the sex industry as required; and referrals for legal counselling, welfare and other issues. It also includes information on sexual health for sex workers; sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses; entering and exiting the industry; safe sex supplies; and outreach services within the metropolitan and rural regions. Magenta has been funded by the Department of Health to provide safe sex education and prevention initiatives to the sex industry since 2003. The Department of Health has funded non-government organisations to provide health promotion, education and clinical services to sex workers within Western Australia since 1987. The Department of Health has also facilitated the development of an industry code of practice in consultation with a working group. The working group was first convened in March 2007 and representatives included rural and metropolitan industry representatives, a sexual health physician, WorkSafe representatives, Magenta representatives and Department of Health personnel.
(3) How long have these programs been operating? (4) Can the minister name the agency or organisation responsible for delivering the program? (5) Can the minister indicate the amount of funding allocated to each program for 2006 - 07 and 2007 - 08? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) - (5) Under the auspices of the Family Planning Association of Western Australia, the Department of Health has funded Magenta since July 2003 to promote the health and safety of sex workers. The answer includes a table of information. I seek leave to have that table incorporated into Hansard , but I will read the rest of the text. Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - Program Funded since Funding allocated 2006/7 Funding allocated 2007/08 i. Sexual health education for sex workers. 2003 i. to iii. $256,166 i. to iii. $280,750 ii. Health promotion, health education resources and contacts with female, male and transgender sex industry workers. 2003 iii. Agency liaison, referral and community partnership building; feedback on issues and trends in the sex industry; and identification of gaps in services. 2003 iv. Street-based Sex Worker Outreach Project WA (SWOPWA) 2003 $98,300 $101,541 v. Provide sexual health and safety information and education for the sexual service industry, as it relates to the proposed legislation and Code of Practice on Occupational Safety and Health for the Sexual Services Industry 2007/08 N/A $30,000 - note it is part of the overall funds above Hon SUE ELLERY : The rest of the text reads - As part of its core business, Magenta’s services include: workshops for sex workers; sexual health clinics; an “ugly mugs” list to identify and avoid difficult clients; community awareness about the sex industry as required; and referrals for legal counselling, welfare and other issues. It also includes information on sexual health for sex workers; sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses; entering and exiting the industry; safe sex supplies; and outreach services within the metropolitan and rural regions. Magenta has been funded by the Department of Health to provide safe sex education and prevention initiatives to the sex industry since 2003. The Department of Health has funded non-government organisations to provide health promotion, education and clinical services to sex workers within Western Australia since 1987. The Department of Health has also facilitated the development of an industry code of practice in consultation with a working group. The working group was first convened in March 2007 and representatives included rural and metropolitan industry representatives, a sexual health physician, WorkSafe representatives, Magenta representatives and Department of Health personnel.
(4) Can the minister name the agency or organisation responsible for delivering the program? (5) Can the minister indicate the amount of funding allocated to each program for 2006 - 07 and 2007 - 08? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) - (5) Under the auspices of the Family Planning Association of Western Australia, the Department of Health has funded Magenta since July 2003 to promote the health and safety of sex workers. The answer includes a table of information. I seek leave to have that table incorporated into Hansard , but I will read the rest of the text. Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - Program Funded since Funding allocated 2006/7 Funding allocated 2007/08 i. Sexual health education for sex workers. 2003 i. to iii. $256,166 i. to iii. $280,750 ii. Health promotion, health education resources and contacts with female, male and transgender sex industry workers. 2003 iii. Agency liaison, referral and community partnership building; feedback on issues and trends in the sex industry; and identification of gaps in services. 2003 iv. Street-based Sex Worker Outreach Project WA (SWOPWA) 2003 $98,300 $101,541 v. Provide sexual health and safety information and education for the sexual service industry, as it relates to the proposed legislation and Code of Practice on Occupational Safety and Health for the Sexual Services Industry 2007/08 N/A $30,000 - note it is part of the overall funds above Hon SUE ELLERY : The rest of the text reads - As part of its core business, Magenta’s services include: workshops for sex workers; sexual health clinics; an “ugly mugs” list to identify and avoid difficult clients; community awareness about the sex industry as required; and referrals for legal counselling, welfare and other issues. It also includes information on sexual health for sex workers; sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses; entering and exiting the industry; safe sex supplies; and outreach services within the metropolitan and rural regions. Magenta has been funded by the Department of Health to provide safe sex education and prevention initiatives to the sex industry since 2003. The Department of Health has funded non-government organisations to provide health promotion, education and clinical services to sex workers within Western Australia since 1987. The Department of Health has also facilitated the development of an industry code of practice in consultation with a working group. The working group was first convened in March 2007 and representatives included rural and metropolitan industry representatives, a sexual health physician, WorkSafe representatives, Magenta representatives and Department of Health personnel.
(5) Can the minister indicate the amount of funding allocated to each program for 2006 - 07 and 2007 - 08? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) - (5) Under the auspices of the Family Planning Association of Western Australia, the Department of Health has funded Magenta since July 2003 to promote the health and safety of sex workers. The answer includes a table of information. I seek leave to have that table incorporated into Hansard , but I will read the rest of the text. Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - Program Funded since Funding allocated 2006/7 Funding allocated 2007/08 i. Sexual health education for sex workers. 2003 i. to iii. $256,166 i. to iii. $280,750 ii. Health promotion, health education resources and contacts with female, male and transgender sex industry workers. 2003 iii. Agency liaison, referral and community partnership building; feedback on issues and trends in the sex industry; and identification of gaps in services. 2003 iv. Street-based Sex Worker Outreach Project WA (SWOPWA) 2003 $98,300 $101,541 v. Provide sexual health and safety information and education for the sexual service industry, as it relates to the proposed legislation and Code of Practice on Occupational Safety and Health for the Sexual Services Industry 2007/08 N/A $30,000 - note it is part of the overall funds above Hon SUE ELLERY : The rest of the text reads - As part of its core business, Magenta’s services include: workshops for sex workers; sexual health clinics; an “ugly mugs” list to identify and avoid difficult clients; community awareness about the sex industry as required; and referrals for legal counselling, welfare and other issues. It also includes information on sexual health for sex workers; sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses; entering and exiting the industry; safe sex supplies; and outreach services within the metropolitan and rural regions. Magenta has been funded by the Department of Health to provide safe sex education and prevention initiatives to the sex industry since 2003. The Department of Health has funded non-government organisations to provide health promotion, education and clinical services to sex workers within Western Australia since 1987. The Department of Health has also facilitated the development of an industry code of practice in consultation with a working group. The working group was first convened in March 2007 and representatives included rural and metropolitan industry representatives, a sexual health physician, WorkSafe representatives, Magenta representatives and Department of Health personnel.
Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) - (5) Under the auspices of the Family Planning Association of Western Australia, the Department of Health has funded Magenta since July 2003 to promote the health and safety of sex workers. The answer includes a table of information. I seek leave to have that table incorporated into Hansard , but I will read the rest of the text. Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - Program Funded since Funding allocated 2006/7 Funding allocated 2007/08 i. Sexual health education for sex workers. 2003 i. to iii. $256,166 i. to iii. $280,750 ii. Health promotion, health education resources and contacts with female, male and transgender sex industry workers. 2003 iii. Agency liaison, referral and community partnership building; feedback on issues and trends in the sex industry; and identification of gaps in services. 2003 iv. Street-based Sex Worker Outreach Project WA (SWOPWA) 2003 $98,300 $101,541 v. Provide sexual health and safety information and education for the sexual service industry, as it relates to the proposed legislation and Code of Practice on Occupational Safety and Health for the Sexual Services Industry 2007/08 N/A $30,000 - note it is part of the overall funds above Hon SUE ELLERY : The rest of the text reads - As part of its core business, Magenta’s services include: workshops for sex workers; sexual health clinics; an “ugly mugs” list to identify and avoid difficult clients; community awareness about the sex industry as required; and referrals for legal counselling, welfare and other issues. It also includes information on sexual health for sex workers; sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses; entering and exiting the industry; safe sex supplies; and outreach services within the metropolitan and rural regions. Magenta has been funded by the Department of Health to provide safe sex education and prevention initiatives to the sex industry since 2003. The Department of Health has funded non-government organisations to provide health promotion, education and clinical services to sex workers within Western Australia since 1987. The Department of Health has also facilitated the development of an industry code of practice in consultation with a working group. The working group was first convened in March 2007 and representatives included rural and metropolitan industry representatives, a sexual health physician, WorkSafe representatives, Magenta representatives and Department of Health personnel.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) - (5) Under the auspices of the Family Planning Association of Western Australia, the Department of Health has funded Magenta since July 2003 to promote the health and safety of sex workers. The answer includes a table of information. I seek leave to have that table incorporated into Hansard , but I will read the rest of the text. Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - Program Funded since Funding allocated 2006/7 Funding allocated 2007/08 i. Sexual health education for sex workers. 2003 i. to iii. $256,166 i. to iii. $280,750 ii. Health promotion, health education resources and contacts with female, male and transgender sex industry workers. 2003 iii. Agency liaison, referral and community partnership building; feedback on issues and trends in the sex industry; and identification of gaps in services. 2003 iv. Street-based Sex Worker Outreach Project WA (SWOPWA) 2003 $98,300 $101,541 v. Provide sexual health and safety information and education for the sexual service industry, as it relates to the proposed legislation and Code of Practice on Occupational Safety and Health for the Sexual Services Industry 2007/08 N/A $30,000 - note it is part of the overall funds above Hon SUE ELLERY : The rest of the text reads - As part of its core business, Magenta’s services include: workshops for sex workers; sexual health clinics; an “ugly mugs” list to identify and avoid difficult clients; community awareness about the sex industry as required; and referrals for legal counselling, welfare and other issues. It also includes information on sexual health for sex workers; sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses; entering and exiting the industry; safe sex supplies; and outreach services within the metropolitan and rural regions. Magenta has been funded by the Department of Health to provide safe sex education and prevention initiatives to the sex industry since 2003. The Department of Health has funded non-government organisations to provide health promotion, education and clinical services to sex workers within Western Australia since 1987. The Department of Health has also facilitated the development of an industry code of practice in consultation with a working group. The working group was first convened in March 2007 and representatives included rural and metropolitan industry representatives, a sexual health physician, WorkSafe representatives, Magenta representatives and Department of Health personnel.
(1) - (5) Under the auspices of the Family Planning Association of Western Australia, the Department of Health has funded Magenta since July 2003 to promote the health and safety of sex workers. The answer includes a table of information. I seek leave to have that table incorporated into Hansard , but I will read the rest of the text. Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - Program Funded since Funding allocated 2006/7 Funding allocated 2007/08 i. Sexual health education for sex workers. 2003 i. to iii. $256,166 i. to iii. $280,750 ii. Health promotion, health education resources and contacts with female, male and transgender sex industry workers. 2003 iii. Agency liaison, referral and community partnership building; feedback on issues and trends in the sex industry; and identification of gaps in services. 2003 iv. Street-based Sex Worker Outreach Project WA (SWOPWA) 2003 $98,300 $101,541 v. Provide sexual health and safety information and education for the sexual service industry, as it relates to the proposed legislation and Code of Practice on Occupational Safety and Health for the Sexual Services Industry 2007/08 N/A $30,000 - note it is part of the overall funds above Hon SUE ELLERY : The rest of the text reads - As part of its core business, Magenta’s services include: workshops for sex workers; sexual health clinics; an “ugly mugs” list to identify and avoid difficult clients; community awareness about the sex industry as required; and referrals for legal counselling, welfare and other issues. It also includes information on sexual health for sex workers; sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses; entering and exiting the industry; safe sex supplies; and outreach services within the metropolitan and rural regions. Magenta has been funded by the Department of Health to provide safe sex education and prevention initiatives to the sex industry since 2003. The Department of Health has funded non-government organisations to provide health promotion, education and clinical services to sex workers within Western Australia since 1987. The Department of Health has also facilitated the development of an industry code of practice in consultation with a working group. The working group was first convened in March 2007 and representatives included rural and metropolitan industry representatives, a sexual health physician, WorkSafe representatives, Magenta representatives and Department of Health personnel.
Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - Program Funded since Funding allocated 2006/7 Funding allocated 2007/08 i. Sexual health education for sex workers. 2003 i. to iii. $256,166 i. to iii. $280,750 ii. Health promotion, health education resources and contacts with female, male and transgender sex industry workers. 2003 iii. Agency liaison, referral and community partnership building; feedback on issues and trends in the sex industry; and identification of gaps in services. 2003 iv. Street-based Sex Worker Outreach Project WA (SWOPWA) 2003 $98,300 $101,541 v. Provide sexual health and safety information and education for the sexual service industry, as it relates to the proposed legislation and Code of Practice on Occupational Safety and Health for the Sexual Services Industry 2007/08 N/A $30,000 - note it is part of the overall funds above Hon SUE ELLERY : The rest of the text reads - As part of its core business, Magenta’s services include: workshops for sex workers; sexual health clinics; an “ugly mugs” list to identify and avoid difficult clients; community awareness about the sex industry as required; and referrals for legal counselling, welfare and other issues. It also includes information on sexual health for sex workers; sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses; entering and exiting the industry; safe sex supplies; and outreach services within the metropolitan and rural regions. Magenta has been funded by the Department of Health to provide safe sex education and prevention initiatives to the sex industry since 2003. The Department of Health has funded non-government organisations to provide health promotion, education and clinical services to sex workers within Western Australia since 1987. The Department of Health has also facilitated the development of an industry code of practice in consultation with a working group. The working group was first convened in March 2007 and representatives included rural and metropolitan industry representatives, a sexual health physician, WorkSafe representatives, Magenta representatives and Department of Health personnel.
The following material was incorporated - Program Funded since Funding allocated 2006/7 Funding allocated 2007/08 i. Sexual health education for sex workers. 2003 i. to iii. $256,166 i. to iii. $280,750 ii. Health promotion, health education resources and contacts with female, male and transgender sex industry workers. 2003 iii. Agency liaison, referral and community partnership building; feedback on issues and trends in the sex industry; and identification of gaps in services. 2003 iv. Street-based Sex Worker Outreach Project WA (SWOPWA) 2003 $98,300 $101,541 v. Provide sexual health and safety information and education for the sexual service industry, as it relates to the proposed legislation and Code of Practice on Occupational Safety and Health for the Sexual Services Industry 2007/08 N/A $30,000 - note it is part of the overall funds above Hon SUE ELLERY : The rest of the text reads - As part of its core business, Magenta’s services include: workshops for sex workers; sexual health clinics; an “ugly mugs” list to identify and avoid difficult clients; community awareness about the sex industry as required; and referrals for legal counselling, welfare and other issues. It also includes information on sexual health for sex workers; sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses; entering and exiting the industry; safe sex supplies; and outreach services within the metropolitan and rural regions. Magenta has been funded by the Department of Health to provide safe sex education and prevention initiatives to the sex industry since 2003. The Department of Health has funded non-government organisations to provide health promotion, education and clinical services to sex workers within Western Australia since 1987. The Department of Health has also facilitated the development of an industry code of practice in consultation with a working group. The working group was first convened in March 2007 and representatives included rural and metropolitan industry representatives, a sexual health physician, WorkSafe representatives, Magenta representatives and Department of Health personnel.
Program Funded since Funding allocated 2006/7 Funding allocated 2007/08 i. Sexual health education for sex workers. 2003 i. to iii. $256,166 i. to iii. $280,750 ii. Health promotion, health education resources and contacts with female, male and transgender sex industry workers. 2003 iii. Agency liaison, referral and community partnership building; feedback on issues and trends in the sex industry; and identification of gaps in services. 2003 iv. Street-based Sex Worker Outreach Project WA (SWOPWA) 2003 $98,300 $101,541 v. Provide sexual health and safety information and education for the sexual service industry, as it relates to the proposed legislation and Code of Practice on Occupational Safety and Health for the Sexual Services Industry 2007/08 N/A $30,000 - note it is part of the overall funds above Hon SUE ELLERY : The rest of the text reads - As part of its core business, Magenta’s services include: workshops for sex workers; sexual health clinics; an “ugly mugs” list to identify and avoid difficult clients; community awareness about the sex industry as required; and referrals for legal counselling, welfare and other issues. It also includes information on sexual health for sex workers; sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses; entering and exiting the industry; safe sex supplies; and outreach services within the metropolitan and rural regions. Magenta has been funded by the Department of Health to provide safe sex education and prevention initiatives to the sex industry since 2003. The Department of Health has funded non-government organisations to provide health promotion, education and clinical services to sex workers within Western Australia since 1987. The Department of Health has also facilitated the development of an industry code of practice in consultation with a working group. The working group was first convened in March 2007 and representatives included rural and metropolitan industry representatives, a sexual health physician, WorkSafe representatives, Magenta representatives and Department of Health personnel.
Hon SUE ELLERY : The rest of the text reads - As part of its core business, Magenta’s services include: workshops for sex workers; sexual health clinics; an “ugly mugs” list to identify and avoid difficult clients; community awareness about the sex industry as required; and referrals for legal counselling, welfare and other issues. It also includes information on sexual health for sex workers; sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses; entering and exiting the industry; safe sex supplies; and outreach services within the metropolitan and rural regions. Magenta has been funded by the Department of Health to provide safe sex education and prevention initiatives to the sex industry since 2003. The Department of Health has funded non-government organisations to provide health promotion, education and clinical services to sex workers within Western Australia since 1987. The Department of Health has also facilitated the development of an industry code of practice in consultation with a working group. The working group was first convened in March 2007 and representatives included rural and metropolitan industry representatives, a sexual health physician, WorkSafe representatives, Magenta representatives and Department of Health personnel.
As part of its core business, Magenta’s services include: workshops for sex workers; sexual health clinics; an “ugly mugs” list to identify and avoid difficult clients; community awareness about the sex industry as required; and referrals for legal counselling, welfare and other issues. It also includes information on sexual health for sex workers; sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses; entering and exiting the industry; safe sex supplies; and outreach services within the metropolitan and rural regions. Magenta has been funded by the Department of Health to provide safe sex education and prevention initiatives to the sex industry since 2003. The Department of Health has funded non-government organisations to provide health promotion, education and clinical services to sex workers within Western Australia since 1987. The Department of Health has also facilitated the development of an industry code of practice in consultation with a working group. The working group was first convened in March 2007 and representatives included rural and metropolitan industry representatives, a sexual health physician, WorkSafe representatives, Magenta representatives and Department of Health personnel.
Magenta has been funded by the Department of Health to provide safe sex education and prevention initiatives to the sex industry since 2003. The Department of Health has funded non-government organisations to provide health promotion, education and clinical services to sex workers within Western Australia since 1987. The Department of Health has also facilitated the development of an industry code of practice in consultation with a working group. The working group was first convened in March 2007 and representatives included rural and metropolitan industry representatives, a sexual health physician, WorkSafe representatives, Magenta representatives and Department of Health personnel.
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