EPISODE 7: NO GUARANTEE
As Australia goes into a nation-wide lockdown, Lucie and Ruby need to find ways to adapt their work. Lucie’s confidence takes a hit as they struggle to get bookings due to the pandemic. Meanwhile, Ruby’s club closes completely and she turns to other forms of sex work to support herself.
If you would prefer to read our diaries, you can find the curated written diary entries at https://www.tosjournal.com/sex-worker-diaries/2020/11/26/violet-3. PART 21-24 of the written diaries relate to Episode 7 of the audio-documentary.
Sex Worker Diaries has been reviewed by the TØS Journal Editorial Committee and includes diaries from Violet Sweet, Valerie Miller, Ruby Summers and Lucie Bee.
SHOW NOTES
US surpasses Italy with highest COVID-19 deaths in the world | ABC News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlORt6F71so&ab_channel=ABCNews%28Australia%29
Coronavirus: Tighter COVID-19 restrictions begin, gatherings limited to two people | ABC News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8PGe1iU63Q&t=272s&ab_channel=ABCNews%28Australia%29
Early signs that coronavirus social distancing measures are working | ABC News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWcFYuHBzhc&ab_channel=ABCNews%28Australia%29
Ruby Princess passengers want answers about coronavirus outbreak | 7.30
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cRJGYD3vvw&ab_channel=ABCNews%28Australia%29
Physical distancing may not be eased any time soon | ABC News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1gtFzB8tfI&ab_channel=ABCNews%28Australia%29
Coronavirus anxiety: Recognising the impact a pandemic can have on your mental health | ABC News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25YwLGjxk-E&ab_channel=ABCNews%28Australia%29
Australians report higher levels of anxiety, stress and loneliness thanks to COVID-19 | ABC News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxSvzasC4NA&ab_channel=ABCNews%28Australia%29
Coronavirus update: The latest COVID-19 news for Friday 24 April | ABC News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DJnoNBIR-c&ab_channel=ABCNews%28Australia%29
The next four weeks will shape when Australia's coronavirus restrictions will be lifted | ABC News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gm1yV6muHKM&ab_channel=ABCNews%28Australia%29
COVID-19 by the numbers: Australia sees biggest single daily rise in a month | ABC News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dahYXddGiak&ab_channel=ABCNews%28Australia%29
Coronavirus: NSW Premier warns against travelling to Melbourne | ABC News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BViemr7PDuc&ab_channel=ABCNews%28Australia%29
Victoria sees new round of panic buying and surge in coronavirus testing | ABC News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWNclOoZ-v0&ab_channel=ABCNews%28Australia%29
Victoria records 30 new cases of coronavirus infections | ABC News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDO9tkdHk2o&ab_channel=ABCNews%28Australia%29
Authorities 'very concerned' as Victoria records 41 new coronavirus cases overnight | ABC News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDtSkcqnFLQ&ab_channel=ABCNews%28Australia%29
Casey Briggs looks at today's COVID-19 figures as Victoria's numbers escalate | ABC News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwzZ4F7kuYQ&ab_channel=ABCNews%28Australia%29
500 police in place per shift to enforce tower lockdowns | ABC News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VOA3M5a9TM&ab_channel=ABCNews%28Australia%29
Melbourne to go back into full lockdown as state records highest coronavirus daily cases | ABC News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WvyfwCBqtc&ab_channel=ABCNews%28Australia%29
Music:
Intro Music:
“Quantum Theory and Italian Synthesisers” by So Vea -
https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/mbuO2tZaiB
Closing Music:
“Sometimes I’m Happy” By So Vea -
https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/wYvuUVNcPU
Bridging music:
“Let Down” by Issue AB via Epidemic Sounds