Hepatitis ACT Needle and Syringe Program
Hepatitis ACT operate a secondary Needle and Syringe Program. Hepatitis ACT is a community organisation providing hepatitis prevention education and training, health promotion activities, workforce development, peer support, referral and advocacy service.
Operating hours
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Hepatitis ACT work in partnership with individuals and the broader community to reduce transmission of hepatitis and support people living with hepatitis to access the services and supports they need. Hepatitis ACT operates a secondary needle and syringe program (NSP) outlet from their premises (opposite O’Connor shops). People seeking NSP services are able to also access a range of hepatitis information, resources and support. Hepatitis ACT is funded by various sources, including ACT Health to deliver information and promote health awareness related to viral hepatitis, liver health and liver diseases.
Hepatitis ACT operates a secondary Needle and Syringe Program (NSP), distributing sterile injecting equipment to people who inject drugs. Distributed equipment includes: 4 packs, 8 packs, 25 packs, water, syringes, cotton wool and disposal containers. Hepatitis ACT is focused on providing the following services: information and education of hepatitis, training and workforce development, health promotion, harm reduction services, resources distribution, hepatitis C testing, support, advocacy and referral.
In-house testing for hepatitis C under the point of care testing (POCT) program is available . It is a very minimally invasive finger prick test which gives you a result in an hour.
GP consultations, script distribution and ongoing support for people who have tested positive to hepatitis C is available.
Contact the service for more information.
Age range eligibility
18-25 year old26 +
Documentation
No referral required (i.e., can self-refer)Treatment type
Needle and syringe programHarm reduction initiatives
Provides alcohol tobacco or other drug education sessions (e.g., harm reduction strategies, safer injecting information)Provide sterile injecting equipment
Treatment duration
Hepatitis C testing and treatment availableN/A
Treatment goal
Harm reductionDelivery mode
Drop in, no appointment requiredACT and NSW residents
Accepts ACT residentsAccepts NSW residents
Disability access
Accessible toiletsAccessible lifts
Accessible doorways
Accessible parking
Phones permitted
N/ASmoking permitted
N/AFees
No fees
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