Needle and Syringe Program – Launceston

The Salvation Army is the provider of the Tasmanian Needle and Syringe Program (NSP) in the North.

Primary NSPs provide a wide range of injecting equipment to injecting drug users, they also:
– provide health information and education.
– make referrals.
– liaise with local agencies such as police, local government, health, drug treatment and welfare agencies.
– distribute sharps disposal containers, alcohol swabs, pill filters, and sterile water for injection.
– provide services for the appropriate disposal of used injecting equipment.

Opening Hours

Mon-Fri 8:45am - 4:15pm

Updated: 30/07/2024

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