About Needle and Syringe Programs (NSP)

Needle and Syringe Programs (NSP) are any programs where sterile injecting equipment is made available to people who inject drugs.

There are three main types of services:

• pharmacy based NSP
• health service based NSP (hospitals, community health centres and other related health services)
• needle and syringe exchange programs (NSEP)

Read a factsheet on Needle and Syringe Programs (PDF 52.7 KB)

Timetable for Needle and Syringe Exchange Programs and pharmacies in Perth (PDF 18.2KB)

Needle and Syringe Program newsletter

The NSP newsletter is a biannual publication which aims to keep you informed of interesting projects and new developments relating to Needle and Syringe Programs (NSPs) in WA.

NSP Newsletter - Issue 2 (March 2008) (PDF 392 KB)

NSP Newsletter - Issue 1 (August 2007) (PDF 459 KB)

Safe disposal of needles and syringes

Generally, people who inject drugs dispose of their used injecting equipment appropriately. However, used needles and syringes are occasionally found in parks and other public places.

This can create concern for people in the community who find them.

What to do if you find a discarded needle and syringe

Frequently asked questions

Read answers to frequently asked questions about Needle and Syringe Programs.

How to apply to operate an approved Needle and Syringe Program (NSP)

Visit the how to apply to operate an approved Needle and Syringe Program (NSP) webpage for more information.

Needle and Syringe Program factsheets

Read factsheets on Needle and Syringe Program topics.

Contact the Department of Health Needle and Syringe Program

Email: NSP@health.wa.gov.au

Phone: +61 8 9388 4841