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WASUA provides services that are non-judgmental and user friendly. These include a health clinic for BBV testing, hepatitis A&B vaccinations, general health information and referrals; fixed site and mobile, one for one needle/syringe exchange programs (NSEP) in the inner city and south west region; peer education and resources on hepatitis C, on safe disposal of injecting equipment, safe drug use and safe sex in relation to preventing blood borne viruses as well as other drug related harms; supported referral to drug treatment, legal, social welfare, accommodation and other health services.
A key service component is WASUA's outreach peer education, advocacy and support service for people who inject drugs and their families. WASUA also offers training and education tailored to the alcohol and other drug, health and social services sector, community groups and educational institutes.
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WASUA came into existence over a decade ago and the first thing we did was establish a fixed site needle and syringe exchange staffed by peers (people with their own personal experience of illicit drug use).
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My name is Chrissy and I am the Hepatitis C Educator at WASUA (Western Australian Substance Users Association). We provide information on hepatitis C, B and blood borne viruses.
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The WASUA Health Clinic has been running since 2000. We are currently looking at ways to improve the running and maintenance of the clinic.
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