Hepatitis ACT Needle and Syringe Program
Hepatitis ACT is a community organisation that operates a secondary Needle and Syringe Program (NSP). As well as the NSP, Hepatitis ACT provides hepatitis education and training, health promotion activities, workforce development, peer support, referral and advocacy services.
Operating hours
Wait time
No or N/A (typically no waiting times)After hours support
NoDescription
The team at Hepatitis ACT works to reduce the transmission of hepatitis through partnerships with like-minded organisations, individuals, and the community.
Hepatitis ACT is dedicated to supporting people living with hepatitis to access the services and support they need.
From the centrally located office opposite Turner shops, Hepatitis ACT operates a secondary Needle and Syringe Program (NSP) where sterile injecting equipment is distributed to people who inject drugs. Equipment includes: 4 packs, 8 packs, 25 packs, water, syringes, cotton wool, and disposal containers.
Along with the NSP, Hepatitis ACT also offers the following services: the delivery of information and education about hepatitis, training and workforce development, health promotion, harm reduction services, resource distribution, hepatitis C testing, support, advocacy and referral.
One of the key services is in-house hepatitis C testing delivered under the Point of Care Testing (POCT) Program. The minimally invasive finger prick tests return results in an hour.
Hepatitis ACT also offers GP consultations, script distribution and ongoing support to people who have tested positive for hepatitis C.
To find out more about the services offered by Hepatitis ACT visit www.hepatitisact.org.au
Age range eligibility
18-25 year old26 +
Documentation
No referral required (i.e., can self-refer)Treatment type
Needle and syringe programHarm reduction initiatives
Provide sterile injecting equipmentTreatment duration
N/ATreatment goal
Harm reductionHepatitis C testing and treatment
Delivery 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
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