Needle and syringe program

Needle and syringe programs (NSP) are a recognised part of the Department of Health’s efforts to prevent the spread of blood-borne viruses among people who inject drugs.

These 3 reports:

• examine the number of needles and syringes distributed in Western Australia from 2003 to 2012
• assesses the effectiveness and sustainability of a geographically specific NSP in the Midwest
• evaluates the sexual health and Blood-borne Virus program’s statewide NSP to identify areas for possible improvement.

Reports

• Metropolitan Needle and Syringe Vending Machine Trial: Evaluation Report (Word 6MB)
• Needle and Syringe Distribution in Western Australia 2004 to 2013 (PDF 198KB)
• Midwest Needle and Syringe Exchange Program Evaluation Report (Word 712KB)
• Needle and Syringe Program Review 2007 (PDF 1.27MB)