Concurrent Workshop 1C: Changing laws, Changing status, Changing lives. Decriminalisation of Sex Work in Western Australia, what does it matter to Hepatitis?
Tracks
Track 3
| Wednesday, August 12, 2026 |
| 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM |
Details
At the conclusion of this workshop every participant will have a practical understanding of at least one aspect of the sex work laws in Western Australia, be able to explain broadly what decriminalisation is and how it could be achieved, and have improved knowledge of the impact on Viral Hepatitis transmission.
Speaker
Dr Elena Jeffreys
Advocacy Manager
Scarlet Alliance, Sex Workers Association
Changing laws, Changing status, Changing lives. Decriminalisation of Sex Work in Western Australia, what does it matter to Hepatitis?
Biography
Elena is a sex worker and person living with Hepatitis C. Currently the national Advocacy lead for Scarlet Alliance, Elena is sex worker and injecting drug user, including being involved in street based sex work, brothel work and private sex work in Western Australia.
