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Frequently asked questions
How long has St Kilda Gatehouse been operating?
How many days is St Kilda Gatehouse open?
Do men also access St Kilda Gatehouse?
Why do women work on the streets, putting their lives at risk?
How can I support St Kilda Gatehouse?
How long has St Kilda Gatehouse been operating?
18 years. St Kilda Gatehouse was initiated in 1992 by a team of people from South Melbourne Churches of Christ, led by Moses and Rene. Initially St Kilda Gatehouse commenced without a building. After a concentrated effort to find an appropriate building to call home, 36 Greeves Street became available for rent. The vision of St Kilda Gatehouse was explained to the building’s owner, who was fortunately very supportive.
How many days is St Kilda Gatehouse open?
Currently St Kilda Gatehouse is open four afternoons a week, ie Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 12 to 5pm. Every Monday St Kilda Gatehouse hosts a Community BBQ from 6 to 8pm. The BBQs are supported by City of Port Phillip. Meat is provided by FareShare and rolls and salad provided by Nandos.
Do men also access St Kilda Gatehouse?
Yes, the partners and friends of women working on the streets also access St Kilda Gatehouse. St Kilda Gatehouse ensures that women always feel safe, respected and experience a strong sense of ownership and belonging.
Why do women work on the streets, putting their lives at risk?
The experience of St Kilda Gatehouse has been that for many women street sex work is the only means to financially manage the strong pull of their drug addiction. Physical and psychological dependency occurs when a drug has been used regularly to obtain pleasure or alleviate pain and an individual must continue to use the drug in order to feel that they are able to function normally. To stop using the drug would bring on severe and painful withdrawal symptoms. These consequences are seen as greater than those confronted through street sex work.
How can I support St Kilda Gatehouse?
There are many, many ways to support the work and mission of St Kilda Gatehouse. Click here to see how.
