Peer Based Harm Reduction WA (formerly WASUA)

Peer Based Harm Reduction WA (formerly known as WASUA) provides non-judgmental, friendly peer based support, information and education, advocacy and harm reduction services and services aimed at reducing the transmission of Blood Borne Viruses and Sexually Transmitted Infections associated with drug use amongst the community in WA.

Services provided

-  Needle & Syringe Exchange Program (NSEP) in Perth and the South West Region

-  Safe Disposal program

-  Overdose Prevention: monthly peer education programs - Overdose Prevention and Management (OPAM) & Naloxone Training

-  Opioid Replacement Pharmacotherapy Advocacy Complaints Service (ORPACS)

-  Outreach Program: Metro & South West

-  Postal Service: Statewide

-  Harm reduction information/education to injecting drug users

-  Referral to other services

-  Health Clinic: sexual health and blood borne virus testing.  Hep A and B vaccinations. New Hepatitis C treatment. general health and vein care

-  Workforce development: education and consultancy services for AOD & Mental Health sector, community agencies, allied health professionals, justice system and tertiary institutions.

-  Aboriginal Community Engagement (ACE) Project & CaLD services