Needle and Syringe Exchange

Palmerston’s Albany branch provides equipment for safer injecting and prevention of Blood Bourne Virus and Sexually transmitted diseases. We distribute these items from the front office in Albany, and from counsellors and support workers in the regional areas, where we provide services.

We use these contacts with clients as opportunities to talk about ways that we can minimise any potential health issues associated with their drug use.

Equipment we currently provide free of charge:

• Vials of Water
• Medi Swabs
• Fit Packs (Fit stick units)
• Barrel Syringes
• Condoms
• Lubricant

Due to funding restrictions, clients provide a small payment for the following:

• Wheel Filters
• Sterifilt filters
• Winged infusions
• Hirudoid Cream
• Disposable Tourniquets

Services in other areas can be accessed through the following:

• Drug Arm - (08) 9497 9498
• WA AIDS Council - (08) 9482 0000
• WA Substance Users’ Association (WASUA) - (08) 9227 7866

See 'Links' for further contact details.