NSW Needle and Syringe Program (NSP) outlets

​​​​​​​​​​The NSW Government is committed to reducing reported receptive syringe sharing among people who inject drugs to 20% or lower and increasing the distribution of sterile needles and syringes by 10% by 2025. To assist you in being able to access your nearest NSP outlet an interactive map has been developed that contains every public NSP outlet across NSW. The map includes staffed NSPs where you can access advice, information and referral as well as machines and chutes.

  • If you would like information and/or advice call the Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS) on (02) 9361 8000 (or 1800 422 599 if you are in rural NSW).
  • If you would like to speak to a peer-based drug user organisation please contact the NSW Users and AIDS Association (NUAA) on (02) 8354 7300 (or 1800 644 413​ if you are in rural NSW) or by email nuaa@nuaa.org.au.
  • Sterile injecting equipment can also be obtained from some pharmacies. To find a pharmacy near you, visit the Pharmacy Guild.​

The NSW Needle and Syringe Program is an exempt needl​e and syringe programs for the purpose of clause 37 of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Regulation 2021. ​​

The NSW Health Guideline NSW Needle a​nd Syringe Program, gives details about the NSW Needle and Syringe Program.​​

If you experience website problems, please email MOH-BBVSTI@health.nsw.gov.au.

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In the Needle and Syringe Program (NSP), primary and secondary outlets serve different roles:

  • Primary NSP outlets are dedicated facilities where trained staff offer a wide range of services, including health education, referrals to other health and community services, and distribution of injecting equipment. These outlets are often located in community health centres or hospitals.
  • Secondary NSP outlets are part of other health or community services. They provide a limited range of injecting equipment and disposal services and may refer clients to primary NSP outlets for more comprehensive support.

In the interactive map above, primary NSP outlets are styled in blue, while secondary NSP outlets are styled in red.

Find a facility

To find an Needle and Syringe Program outlet (NSP), you can search by suburb or postcode.

 
 
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Current as at: Monday 10 February 2025
Contact page owner: Centre for Population Health