Needle and Syringe ProgramThis program is available to injecting
drug users. It is provided in a safe, confidential and non-judgmental
environment. Sterile injecting equipment, condoms and information on blood borne
viruses are provided through this program.
Mobile Drug Safety Worker The Mobile Drug
Safety Worker provides drug and alcohol services available to people living in
rural or remote areas. The services provided are:
- Sterile syringes and injecting equipment;
- Education on harm minimisation and blood borne virus prevention to local
intravenous drug users, schools and the general community;
- Information and referrals to drug and alcohol treatment services and other
health services; and
- A support group for people affected with Hepatitis C.
The program also works with young people who are at risk of problematic drug
use or where their use has affected their lives. This could be through loss of
employment, family breakdown, being at risk of exiting school or other high risk
behaviours.
Anyone can access NSP during hours 9am to 5pm – or call number for outreach – discreet and confidential delivery and pickup.