What to expect when accessing The Hotline

The Hotline satirises anti-choice helplines and comments on the political climate regarding reproductive healthcare for AFAB people. It also plays verbatim interviews from people who have had negative experiences when it comes to reproductive healthcare.

Once open, you can access The Hotline anytime via phone or chatbot; the 1800 number is a pre-recorded, audio based experience and the chatbot provides a text based experience. If you would like to call, but don’t have the funds, you can call The Hotline for free from any Telstra payphone in Australia.

Calling the 1800 number

  • You will need: a phone that can make outgoing calls and a working keypad to make menu a selection.

  • This connects you to the pre-recorded, audio version of The Hotline. There are no loud noises in this work; it consists of people talking, light music and sound effects.

  • The average experience last 10-15 minutes, but it may take longer. You can end the call at anytime. You may also call again to try to experience a different aspect of the work.

  • At the end of the call, you’re asked if you would like to leave a message about your own experience regarding reproductive healthcare. This is entirely optional. If you do not want to leave a message, simply hang up.

Using the chatbot

  • You will need: a connection to the internet and the ability to select a multiple choice option in the chat.

  • The chatbot works best on a desktop; unfortunately does not work well with screen readers.

  • Please note: the chatbot contains scrolling content and therefore may not be suitable for people experiencing migraines, epilepsy or motion sickness.

  • This is a fully automated chatbot; at no time are you speaking with a real person.

  • The average experience last 15 minutes, but you may take longer. You can end the chat at anytime. You may also refresh the page to start again and try to experience a different aspect of the work.

  • At the end of the work, you’re asked if you would like to send an email regarding your own experience regarding reproductive healthcare. This is entirely optional. If you do not want to send an email, simply close the chat.

Content

The Hotline covers the following topics including lived experiences about the following: abortion, medical procedures and inadequate reproductive care surrounding: postpartum experiences, Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, menopause, gender transition, hysterectomy and fertility.

Privacy policy

This policy sets out how the creators of The Hotline use and protect any data you share when you leave a voice or chatbot message:

  • By leaving a message on The Hotline, the caller agrees to the possibility of it being used in future iterations of the project.

  • Lead artist Kasey Gambling collects all voice messages left on The Hotline’s message bank and those text messages left via the WotNot chatbot at www.thehoneytrap.net.au/thehotlinelinelive

  • Messages may be edited to preserve anonymity, for time and/or artistic constraints but their substance will not be altered.

  • Callers will at no point be identified or associated with the message(s) they have contributed in the public domain.

  • Phone numbers and messages will never be shared with any third parties unless required by law to do so.

  • If you change your mind and wish to withdraw your message from the project, please email a withdrawal request to kasey [at] thehoneytrap [dot] net [dot] au

  • Please be mindful that retracting a message beyond a week after submission, is difficult to accommodate. The artists will endeavour to assist with any requests made beyond one week.