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Risk Intelligence & Verified Alerts

Know who you're meeting
before you open the door.

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No real name. No email. Phone number only — and even that stays private.
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Built by the community
Co-founded by active sex workers in Australia. Every feature shaped by real experience.
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Health supplies, legal aid, crisis support. Published publicly. Always.
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Business directory

SW-friendly services across Australia, New Zealand, UK & beyond

🌐 White label & SaaS
For platforms & agencies

Want to run RIVA under your own brand? We license the entire platform — your logo, your community, your revenue. Perfect for industry organisations, international markets, or large agencies.

✅ Full white label branding
✅ Your own database & community
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✅ Ongoing tech support from our team
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Free — Safety Starter
Current plan
✅ 3 searches per week
✅ View recent community alerts
✅ State laws & safe location guides
✅ Read health & STI alerts
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RIVA Weekly
$15 AUD/week
Everything you need to screen safely — every day, every booking.
🔍 Unlimited Safety Screener
Search any phone, email, name or handle instantly. Physical descriptions, platforms, aliases, flags — the full picture from the community.
Value: $60/week (what you're paying now)
🚩 Anonymous Report Submission
Submit reports that protect every worker who comes after you. No identity required. No name stored.
Value: Priceless to the community
📰 Real-Time Raid & Safety Alerts
Know about police activity, dangerous clients doing the rounds, and area alerts before they reach your inbox.
Value: $0 — exclusive to members
✅ Community Vouch System
Flag safe clients so the community knows who's worth booking. Build the positive side of the database.
Value: Replaces hours of back-and-forth
🎁 Founding Member Bonuses (while spots last)
📄 AU/NZ Safety Bible PDF — know your rights, what to say to police, safe working guides by state ($49 value — FREE)
✅ Pre-Booking Safety Checklist — developed with community input ($29 value — FREE)
🏅 Founding Member OG Badge — permanent, can never be earned after launch (Priceless)
📋 1 free week for every friend you refer — unlimited (No limit)
Total value: $400+/week
Your price: $15/week
🛡️ 7-day free trial. Refund if not satisfied. No questions asked.
Scarlet ⭐ — Full Safety Accelerator
$25 AUD/week
The complete platform — safety, community, business, health. All in one.
✅ Everything in RIVA Weekly
✅ Worker profile — list availability & connect for collabs
✅ Collab matching — find workers in your state for jobs
✅ Private booking calendar & client tracker
✅ STI testing clinic finder by state
✅ Priority SMS alerts when a flagged number hits your area
✅ State forums — community boards replacing WhatsApp groups
✅ OnlyFans collab screening
✅ All founding member bonuses included
🛡️ 7-day free trial. Refund if not satisfied. No questions asked.
Agency Shield
$100 AUD/week
One subscription covers your whole agency. One blacklist. Zero gaps. $5 per booking for safety — nothing.
✅ Everything in Scarlet
✅ Up to 10 staff accounts
✅ Shared agency blacklist — one report protects everyone
✅ Featured directory listing
✅ Monthly analytics report
✅ Priority support from the RIVA team
🏢 Enterprise / Brothel
$400 AUD/week
For large brothels and multi-location operations. Unlimited staff. Maximum protection.
✅ Everything in Agency Shield
✅ Unlimited staff accounts
✅ Priority data access & bulk import
✅ Dedicated account manager
✅ Custom onboarding for your team
✅ First access to new features
✅ Quarterly safety report for your business
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Pay as you go — no account needed. Perfect for occasional screening.
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🖤 Community giving
5% of every subscription

Every paid subscription contributes 5% to community causes — voted on monthly by our members. Published publicly so you can hold us accountable.

🩺 Sexual health supplies
⚖️ Legal defence fund
🚨 Crisis support
🛡️ Safety equipment
🤝 Scarlet Alliance
🇳🇿 NZPC
Total given back to community: calculating...

Laws & safety

Know your rights. Stay safe. Updated regularly.

Legal content verified with industry resources
Our legal content is verified with sex worker organisations across AU & NZ
Australia has a decentralised approach — laws differ by state. Click your state below.
✅ Decriminalised
What's legal
Sex work is fully decriminalised in NSW. You can work independently, with other workers, or for an operator. Street work is legal in most areas.
Key rules
Operators (brothels etc) must be licensed. You don't need a licence to work independently. Police cannot require you to carry ID or prove you're not a sex worker.
Watch out for
Some local councils restrict where brothels can operate. Check zoning laws if working from home. Using a minor in sex work is a serious offence.
Support
SWOP NSW — swop.org.au · (02) 9206 2166
✅ Decriminalised (2023)
What's legal
Victoria decriminalised sex work in 2023. You can work independently, with other workers, or in a registered business. No licence required to work independently.
Key rules
Businesses with 4+ workers need to register with Business Licensing Authority. Safe sex practices required. Cannot work if you have an STI you know about.
Watch out for
Advertising must not be explicit or target minors. Some transition provisions still in effect — check Sex Work Decriminalisation Act 2022 for full details.
Support
Scarlet Alliance — scarletalliance.org.au · RhED — (03) 9482 9287
🟡 Partially regulated
What's legal
Licensed brothels are legal. Private workers (sole operator, no more than 1 worker) can work legally without a licence from a private residence.
Watch out for
Working with another worker or having a receptionist may be considered running an unlicensed brothel. Street work is illegal. Escort work from a private location is a grey area.
Support
Respect Inc — (07) 3172 0566 · respectinc.com.au
🟡 Partially regulated
What's legal
Sole operators working privately from home or hotel are generally tolerated. Escort work arranged privately is a grey area.
Watch out for
Brothels are illegal unless licensed (very few licences exist). Street work is illegal. Working with another person may be considered keeping a brothel.
Support
SWOPWA — (08) 9328 5599 · swopwa.org.au
🟡 Partially decriminalised
What's legal
Sole operators can work legally from a private premises. Escort work is legal if arranged privately. Safe sex practices required.
Watch out for
Brothels require council approval and are hard to license. Working with another person can create legal issues. Advertising is heavily restricted.
Support
SIN SA — (08) 8351 7626
🟡 Partially regulated
What's legal
Private sole operator work is generally tolerated. Licensed brothels can operate but licensing is complex.
Watch out for
Street work is illegal. Advertising restrictions apply. Limited support services available — connect with mainland orgs for advice.
Support
Scarlet Alliance — scarletalliance.org.au
✅ Decriminalised
What's legal
Sex work is fully decriminalised in the ACT. You can work independently, with other workers, or for a business. No licence required.
Key rules
Businesses must notify ACT Health. Safe sex practices required. Cannot work if you have an STI you know about.
Support
Scarlet Alliance — scarletalliance.org.au
🟡 Partially regulated
What's legal
Escort work is legal if arranged privately. Sole operator private work is generally tolerated.
Watch out for
Brothels are illegal without a licence. Street work is illegal. Remote communities may have additional restrictions.
Support
Scarlet Alliance — scarletalliance.org.au
🔴 Largely criminalised — varies by state
Important — FOSTA-SESTA (2018)
Federal laws passed in 2018 made it harder for platforms to operate in the US adult industry space. If you're a US-based worker accessing RIVA, know that this platform is based in Australia where sex work is legal. You are accessing safety information — not a facilitation service.
Nevada — only legal state
Licensed brothels are legal in certain Nevada counties (not Las Vegas). Strict health testing required. Cannot work independently — must be affiliated with a licensed brothel.
All other states
Sex work is criminalised federally and in all other states. Decriminalisation movements are active in Rhode Island, New York, Vermont, California and DC. Laws are changing — stay connected to local organisations.
Know your rights
You have the right to remain silent. You have the right to an attorney. You do not have to answer questions about your occupation. SWOP chapters exist in most major US cities — find yours at swopusa.org
US Community Bulletin Board
US workers can use RIVA's bulletin board to share safety information, community alerts, and support resources. This is information sharing — protected speech. Access via the News tab.
Support
SWOP USA — swopusa.org · BAYSWAN — bayswan.org · St. James Infirmary (SF) — stjamesinfirmary.org

Industry news

Alerts, raids, policy changes and community updates across AU & NZ

🚨 Safety alert
Client doing the rounds in Horsley Park, NSW
Community alert — a heavily blacklisted client is contacting multiple agencies in the Horsley Park area. Known for drug use, erratic behaviour, and non-payment. Do not book.
📍 Sydney, NSW · 🕐 2 days ago · Submitted by community
⚖️ Law update
Victoria decriminalisation — 2 year anniversary
Two years since Victoria became the second Australian state to fully decriminalise sex work. Scarlet Alliance reports improved worker safety outcomes and increased reporting of crimes to police.
📍 Melbourne, VIC · 🕐 1 week ago
🤝 Community
NZPC launches new safety resource for independent workers
New Zealand Prostitutes' Collective has released a new digital safety guide for independent workers covering screening, location safety, and digital privacy.
📍 Wellington, NZ · 🕐 2 weeks ago
🚔 Raid notice
Increased police activity reported — Brisbane CBD
Community members have reported increased police presence and questioning near the Valley and CBD areas. Stay aware and know your rights. You are not required to answer questions about your occupation.
📍 Brisbane, QLD · 🕐 3 weeks ago
📢 Submit a community alert
Know something the community should hear? Submit an alert and our team will review and post it.

About RIVA

Built by the community. For the community.

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RIVA — Risk Intelligence & Verified Alerts. A discreet safety platform built to help sex workers check clients, report risks, receive alerts, and stay safer on bookings. Community-powered. Anonymous. Built by people who have lived this work.
Why we built this
Safety information was being shared through WhatsApp groups — getting buried, lost, delayed. Someone waiting on a reply about a client before a booking is in a vulnerable position. RIVA gives you the answer in under 3 seconds. No waiting. No missed messages. No risk.
Our values
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Anonymous first
No real names, no emails required. Your identity is never stored or linked to your reports.
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Community owned
Founded by sex workers. Every feature, every decision is shaped by the people who use it.
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Giving back
5% of every subscription goes directly to health supplies, legal aid, and crisis support.
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Speed saves lives
Sub-3-second search results. Because a delayed answer in this industry is a dangerous one.
The team
RIVA was co-founded by Brook and Claire — both active in the Australian sex worker community — alongside our technical team. Brook and Claire are the faces, voices, and community heart of RIVA. We are actively building relationships with industry organisations across AU & NZ to ensure our content is accurate and community-led.
Community resources
SWOP — Sex Workers Outreach Project
Australia's leading SW peer support organisation · swop.org.au
NZPC — New Zealand Prostitutes Collective
NZ community resource · nzpc.org.nz
White label & SaaS
Want to run RIVA under your own brand in your country or for your organisation? We license the entire platform. UK, Canada, Germany, Netherlands and more. From $500 AUD/month. Get in touch via the Directory page.
Contact
For partnerships, advertising, white label enquiries or media: reach out via the Directory page. For safety concerns or urgent reports: use the Report page — all submissions are anonymous.
RIVA · AU & NZ · Built with 🖤 for the community
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Get in touch

Advertising, white label, partnerships, or general enquiries

We aim to respond within 48 hours.

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Directory advertising
Reach thousands of SW across AU & NZ. Featured listings from $50 AUD/month.
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White label
License RIVA for your country or organisation. From $500 AUD/month.
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Partnerships
We welcome partnerships with SW organisations, health services and legal aid providers.

Admin Dashboard

Moderation & data import — RIVA team only

Community forums

State & country boards — replacing the WhatsApp groups

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Forums launching with beta
State and country-based community boards are coming. Share safety tips, support each other, and keep the conversation in one safe place — not buried in a group chat.
🇦🇺 NSW
Coming soon
🇦🇺 VIC
Coming soon
🇦🇺 QLD
Coming soon
🇦🇺 WA
Coming soon
🇦🇺 SA
Coming soon
🇦🇺 Other AU
Coming soon
🇳🇿 NZ
Coming soon
🇬🇧 UK
Coming soon
🌹 Forums will be available to Scarlet members and above.

Worker profiles

Connect with other workers for collab bookings — Scarlet members only

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Profiles launching with beta
Create a private profile listing your availability, state, and services. Connect with other workers for collab bookings. Everything is opt-in and worker-controlled.
✅ You control what's visible
✅ Connect for collab jobs in your state
✅ OnlyFans collab matching
✅ Private messaging between verified members
✅ Availability calendar
🌹 Scarlet members only

Safety tools

Extra protection before, during and after every booking

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Live location sharing
🌹 Scarlet
Share your live location with a trusted contact before a booking. Set a check-in timer — if you don't check in by the time it runs out, your contact gets an automatic alert.
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Emergency contact
🌹 Scarlet
Set up an emergency contact who can be reached instantly. One tap sends them your last known location and a pre-set alert message.
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Safety buddy matching
🌹 Scarlet — Coming soon
Get matched with a safety buddy in your city — someone to check in with before and after bookings. Mutual protection, complete anonymity.
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Anonymous tip line
Free
Know about a dangerous venue, area, or situation? Submit an anonymous tip. Our team reviews and publishes relevant alerts to the community.

FAQ

Everything you need to know about RIVA

Is RIVA really anonymous? ›
Yes. We never ask for your real name or email. You can search and submit reports with zero identity stored. Even if you create an account, it's linked only to a phone number — and we never share that with anyone.
Is RIVA legal? ›
Yes. RIVA is based in Australia where sex work is decriminalised in multiple states. The platform is a community safety information tool — similar to a neighbourhood watch database. It does not facilitate bookings or transactions. It is accessible globally as an information service.
How is this different to WhatsApp groups? ›
WhatsApp groups require someone to see your message and reply — which can take minutes or hours. RIVA gives you a result in under 3 seconds. Reports are also structured, searchable, and never get buried. A number reported in Sydney is instantly visible to a worker in Melbourne or Auckland.
What if someone submits a false report? ›
Reports are community-submitted and moderated by our team. We show report counts — a single unverified report carries less weight than five consistent reports. Our admin team reviews flagged entries and can remove false reports. We also track patterns to identify bad faith submissions.
Can I report someone who bullied another worker? ›
Yes. RIVA covers both client safety and worker-on-worker situations. The "Bullying other workers" flag exists specifically for this. The community protects everyone in it.
Will anything show on my bank statement? ›
No. We accept Bitcoin and Neosurf vouchers which leave no statement trace. Card payments through Segpay use a discreet billing descriptor. Nothing identifies RIVA on your statement.
How does the 7-day free trial work? ›
You get full access to your chosen plan for 7 days completely free. If it's not faster and more useful than what you currently use, message us and we'll refund every cent. No questions asked.
What does the 5% community giving actually go to? ›
Every month, members vote on which causes receive the 5% from that month's subscriptions. Options include sexual health supplies, legal defence funds, crisis support, safety equipment, and contributions to organisations like Scarlet Alliance and NZPC. The total given is published publicly every month.
Is RIVA available outside Australia? ›
Yes. RIVA covers Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and has a community bulletin board for US workers. The platform is accessible globally. Country and state filters let you search and report for your specific location.
Who built RIVA? ›
RIVA was co-founded by active sex workers in Australia alongside a technical co-founder. The platform is built by the community, for the community — every feature has been shaped by people who have lived this work.

Terms of service

Last updated: May 2026

1. About RIVA
RIVA is a community safety information platform based in Australia. It provides users with a searchable database of community-submitted safety reports to assist with personal safety decisions. RIVA does not facilitate bookings, transactions, or any sexual services.
2. Community content
Reports on RIVA are submitted anonymously by community members based on their genuine personal experiences. RIVA does not verify the accuracy of reports. Reports represent the personal experiences and opinions of submitters. By submitting a report, you confirm it is based on your genuine experience and is not submitted in bad faith.
3. Your privacy
RIVA collects minimal data. No real names or email addresses are required. Account creation requires only a phone number for verification purposes. We do not sell, share, or disclose your personal information to third parties. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
4. Acceptable use
You must not submit false or malicious reports. You must not use RIVA to harass, stalk, or target individuals. You must be 18 or over to use RIVA. You must not attempt to reverse-engineer, scrape, or systematically download the database.
5. Subscriptions & refunds
All plans come with a 7-day free trial. If you are not satisfied within the first 7 days, contact us for a full refund. Subscriptions are billed weekly and can be cancelled at any time. No refunds are provided after the 7-day trial period except at our discretion.
6. Limitation of liability
RIVA provides safety information only. We are not responsible for decisions made based on information in the database. Community reports are not independently verified. Always use your own judgement. RIVA is not liable for any harm arising from use or non-use of the platform.
7. Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of RIVA after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms. We will notify members of significant changes via the News page.
8. Contact
For any questions about these terms, contact us via the Contact page.

Privacy policy

Last updated: May 2026 · Compliant with Australian Privacy Act 1988

What we collect
Phone number (for account verification only). Search queries (anonymised, for analytics). Submitted reports (anonymous, no identity linked). Device type and browser (standard analytics). We do not collect: real names, email addresses, location data, payment details (handled by third-party processors).
How we use your data
To provide the safety screening service. To send verification codes. To improve the platform based on anonymised usage patterns. To maintain the integrity of the community database. We never use your data for advertising or sell it to third parties.
Data storage
All data is stored on servers located in Sydney, Australia (AWS ap-southeast-2 region). This ensures compliance with the Australian Privacy Act and keeps data within Australian jurisdiction. Data is encrypted at rest and in transit.
Anonymous reports
Reports submitted to RIVA are stored without any link to the submitter's identity. Even our admin team cannot see who submitted a report — only the content of the report itself. This is by design and cannot be reversed.
Your rights
Under the Australian Privacy Act, you have the right to access data we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate data, and request deletion of your account and associated data. Contact us via the Contact page to exercise these rights.
Cookies
RIVA uses minimal cookies for session management and anonymous analytics only. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking. You can disable cookies in your browser settings without affecting core functionality.
Payments
Payment processing is handled entirely by third-party processors (Segpay, Bitcoin network, Neosurf). RIVA never sees or stores your payment details. For Bitcoin and Neosurf transactions, no financial identity is linked to your account.