Needle + Syringe Program

Services

Our Needle + Syringe Programs (NSP) provide a range of services for people who use drugs.

Easy access to injecting equipment
Disposal of used equipment
Access to information
Support and crisis management
Health promotion services
Referral to external services
Blood Borne Virus service which includes information on HIV and hepatitis C, treatments, alternative therapies and prevention strategies.
Access to condoms

We also provide an NSP service via the Rover program at selected GLBT community events.

Illawarra

Where: 47 Kenny St, Wollongong
When: Monday to Friday
Time: 9am to 5pm

Sydney

Where: 9 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills
When: Monday to Friday
Time: 10am to 6pm

The Sydney branch provides a drop in space.

Hunter

Where: 129 Maitland Rd, Islington
When: Monday to Friday
Time: 9am to 5pm

Tea and coffee available.

Lismore

Where: 27 Uralba St, Lismore
When: Monday to Friday
Time: 9am to 5pm (except Wednesdays 10am to 5pm)

Contact: ACON Needle + Syringe Program

Tel: (02) 9206 2052
Free Call: 1800 063 060
Hearing Impaired: (02) 9283 2088

Email: aod@acon.org.au