Needle and syringe exchange
Pick up new equipment, safely dispose of your used needles and syringes, or chat to our support worker at the St Albans campus
How we can help you
What we can help with
Our needle and syringe exchange service provides new, hygienically sealed equipment for you to take away as well as safe needle and syringe disposal. We also have safe sex practice gear and can provide information on a range of topics.
Have a confidential chat to our support worker, based at our St Albans campus, who can also let you know about other services we provide.
Types of support
In person on campus
Drop in
Waiting list times
The drop-in exchange service is available during our normal opening hours. Our support worker is available at the St Albans campus at the following times:
Monday: 8.30am – 5pm
Tuesday: 8.30am – 6pm
Wednesday to Friday: 8.30am – 5pm
Using this service
Related services
Alcohol and other drugs counselling
Be supported to explore the ways drug and alcohol use affects you and your family
GP clinic
Access free or low-cost doctor or nurse services at one of our two clinics
Homelessness support
Connect into IPC Health and external services with help from your own support worker
Have a question or need some help?
Call us on 1300 472 432 from 8.30am–5pm Monday to Friday or ask online .
In an emergency, call 000.