Safety is the foundation of a sustainable companion business. In Australia, decriminalisation has made it easier to work openly and access support, but it has not eliminated risk. Companions still need practical, everyday safety strategies that reduce the chance of something going wrong and give you options if it does. This is not about fear. It is about preparation.
Screening is your first line of defence. Before agreeing to any booking, verify who you are meeting. Ask for a contact number and confirm it is a real, active number by calling or texting. Many Australian companions also request a first name and a brief message explaining what the client is looking for. On Discretion, clients have verified accounts tied to real email addresses, which adds a layer of accountability. If a client refuses to provide basic details, pressures you to skip screening, or becomes aggressive during the enquiry process, that is all the information you need. Decline the booking.
Location sharing is essential for both incalls and outcalls. For outcalls, always tell a trusted friend or colleague where you are going, who you are meeting, and when you expect to be finished. Share your live location using your phone's built-in sharing feature or a dedicated safety app. For incalls, have someone who knows your schedule and can check in at agreed times. Some companions use a buddy system where two workers check in with each other throughout their shifts. The specifics matter less than the principle: someone should always know where you are.
Build an emergency protocol and practise it. Know how to silently alert your safety contact if something goes wrong. This could be a code word sent by text, a missed check-in that triggers a call, or a dedicated panic feature on your phone. Keep your phone charged and accessible during every booking. Know the number for your local police station and for your state peer organisation's support line. Respect Inc, SWOP, and Vixen Collective all provide safety resources and some maintain ugly mugs alert systems that warn you about dangerous clients reported by other workers.
Discretion's platform features are designed to support your safety toolkit. Every companion profile is verified through ID checks and selfie confirmation, which means you are not competing with fake profiles that could put clients in a suspicious or agitated state. Photo uploads are automatically stripped of EXIF metadata, preventing location data from being embedded in your images. The blocking and reporting system lets you flag problematic accounts instantly, and our moderation team investigates every report. These features do not replace personal safety practices, but they create a safer baseline for every interaction that begins on the platform. Combine them with consistent screening, location sharing, and a reliable emergency protocol, and you have a robust safety framework.
