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10 countries have needle syringe programs in prison. Australia isn’t one of them #hr23 #aivl

Still no prison NSP even though prison the number 1 site for Hep C transmission in Aust #HR23 Carrie Fowlie

#HR23 delegates come visit the ⁦Harm Reduction Vic⁩ ⁦AIVL For PWUD Wellbeing, Health & Human Rights✊️💜⁩ stall we reckon it’s the best stall at the conference 😊

Brilliant closing from Judy Chang from International Network of People who Use Drugs rounding up the message that we will not be beaten. Perfect after an emotional & amazing conference. Drug users unite and fight on #HR23

Gabby reading the Australian #HR23 Conference Declaration celebrating the contribution of people who use drugs to the WORLD!!!! And also we need loads of change. Details to come Harm Reduction Vic AIVL For PWUD Wellbeing, Health & Human Rights✊️💜 Students for Sensible Drug Policy Australia

AIVL welcomes announcements made in #Budget2023 to remove cost barriers and bring opioid dependence treatment (ODT) medications in line with other PBS medications. 1/3

AIVL has an online forum this Friday 30 June for people on methadone, Suboxone, Subutex, or buprenorphine to ask questions about changes to their program. Tell your friends to come along!

Reform organisations need to stop implying: 1. Drug use is a health issue 2. Addiction is the key issue 3. We should regulate to reduce the harm from drugs They all collude with prohibitionist propaganda about 'drugs'

Fantastic to speak with ABC Melbourne on the Conversation Hour today. A detailed discussion on the barriers to opioid dependence treatment, incl. (not limited to) stigma. Fantastic to have voices of lived experience strongly represented. Monash Addiction Research Centre abc.net.au/melbourne/prog…

⁦AIVL For PWUD Wellbeing, Health & Human Rights✊️💜⁩ & brilliant peers from around Australia talking about OUR research priorities. Taking back our #PUDPower! ⁦Harm Reduction Vic⁩ ⁦NUAA⁩ ⁦Students for Sensible Drug Policy Australia⁩