Needle & Syringe Program
Responsive User Services in Health Northern Sydney Local Health District

Injecting equipment available

RUSH carries a full range of injecting equipment, including fitpacks, needles, barrels, filters, tourniquets, water, spoons and swabs. Just drop in and we’ll give them to you on the spot.

Alternatively, our Thursday Outreach Service can deliver the equipment you need locally. Just place an order by 2pm Wednesday afternoon and we’ll deliver your order on the Thursday of that week.

Need a quick reference to what equipment is available? Take a look at our handy Injecting Equipment guide.

New stock: 

Fentanyl testing kits

Sterifilts and Stericups 

Low dead space needle tips (21g) 

Extra long 25g, 1.5 inch (orange)

RUSH Injecting Equipment PDF – requires Adobe Reader

Safe disposal

Safe disposal of injecting equipment isn’t just about protecting yourself, it’s about protecting your friends, family and the community. We’re not just talking needles, either – swabs, tourniquets and even water should be disposed of responsibly. Remember, once it’s been opened, it’s no longer sterile.

RUSH takes any used equipment for disposal. We also offer a range of  disposal containers.

Whether it's for yourself or you want to provide disposal facilities for others, you’ll find more information on our Safe Disposal page.

Needle clean-up

If you’ve found a used syringe, we don’t recommend trying to dispose of it yourself. Call us on 9388 5110 or 0412 266 226 or the NSW Needle Clean Up Hotline on 1800 633 353 (1800 NEEDLE).

If it’s vital that you deal with found equipment immediately, be sure to read our safe handling guide first.

Support services

As well as providing clean injecting equipment, RUSH offers advice, education, support and counselling services free of charge. We also provide referrals to various other medical and community social services. So if there’s anything you need help with, let us know – chances are we can either help you directly, or put you in touch with someone who can.

Of course, in the case of an overdose or any other situation requiring immediate attention, call an ambulance or visit your local hospital’s Emergency Department as soon as possible.

All the services we provide are anonymous and confidential.

Get in touch, or just drop in.

Brookvale

RUSH NSP Brookvale (Northern Beaches)

612-624 Pittwater Road, Brookvale. Brookvale Community Health Centre (Opposite Warringah Mall).  

Please call 9388 5110 or 0412 266 226 for more information.

Dried Blood Spot (DBS) tests for Hepatitis C & HIV and Take Home Naloxone available. Please ask us!

Please note: We will be closed for the easter long weekend Fri 7th April-Mon10th April. We will reopen Tue 11th April at 9:00am.

Please note: we will be closed Tue 25th April for Anzac day.

St Leonards

RUSH NSP RNS (North Shore) 

2C Herbert Street, St Leonards. Royal North Shore Community Health Centre. 

Please call 9462 9040 or 0459 290 541 for more information

Located next to the Opioid Treatment Program.

Dried Blood Spot (DBS) tests for Hepatitis C & HIV and Take Home Naloxone available. Please ask us!

Please note: We will be closed for the easter long weekend Fri 7th April-Mon10th April. We will reopen Tue 11th April at 9:00am.

Please note: we will be closed Tue 25th April for Anzac day.

For 24hr confidential drug & alcohol information, call Alcohol Drug Information Service (ADIS) on 02 9361 8000 or 1800 422 599.

Where can I get a clean fit?

Locations (click to expand)

  • RUSH NSP Brookvale, Brookvale Community Health Centre

    612-624 Pittwater Road , Brookvale 9388 5110 or 0412 266 226

    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9am - 5pm. Closed on Public Holidays

    Full range of equipment available

    24/7 Vending machines on site – No charge per fitpack.

    Fitpacks with BD 29g Ultra-Fine needles are now available from vending machine.

    Naloxone for opioid overdose reversal available, as well as Dried Blood Spot (DBS) testing for Hepatitis C and HIV.

    Please note: We will be closed for the easter long weekend Fri 7th April-Mon10th April. We will reopen Tue 11th April at 9:00am.

    Please note: we will be closed Tue 25th April for Anzac day.

  • RUSH NSP RNS, RNS Community Health Centre

    2c Herbert Street , St Leonards, 9462 9040 or 0459 290 541

    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9am - 5pm. Closed on Public Holidays

    Full range of equipment available

    Two vending machines on site – No charge per fitpack.

    Fitpacks with BD 29g Ultra-Fine needles now available from vending machine.

    Naloxone for opioid overdose reversal available, as well as Dried Blood Spot (DBS) testing for Hepatitis C and HIV.

    Please note: We will be closed for the easter long weekend Fri 7th April-Mon10th April. We will reopen Tue 11th April at 9:00am.

    Please note: we will be closed Tue 25th April for Anzac day.

  • Brooklyn Community Health Centre

    Cnr of Brooklyn Rd & Dangar Rd, Brooklyn, 9985 7717

    Mon- Fri 9am to 5pm

    Fitpacks and steroid packs available.
    No vending machine.

    External Sharp Bin available for disposals.

  • Berowra Community Health Centre

    123 Berowra Waters Road, Berowra, 9485 7544

    Mon-Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm

    Vending machine on site (24 /7) hour access – No charge per Fitpack. When the centre is open fitpacks, steroid packs and condoms are available from reception.

    External Sharp Bin available

    Steroid packs are now available, just ask at reception. Each pack contains 30 x 3ml syringes, 30 x 23g (blue) needles, 30 x 19g (pale yellow) drawing up needles, swabs and a disposal bin.

  • Galston Community Health Centre

    17 Arcadia Street, Galston, 9485 7599

    Mon - Fri 7:30am -4:00pm

    Vending machine on site – No charge per Fitpack. 6pks & 10Pks available.

    External Community Sharps Bin 

    When the centre is open fitpacks are also available from a self serve chute. Free condoms.


    Steroid packs are now available, just ask at reception. Each pack contains 30 x 3ml syringes, 30 x 23g (blue) needles, 30 x 19g (pale yellow) drawing up needles, swabs and a disposal bin.

  • Hornsby Hospital

    Palmerstone Road , Hornsby, 9477 9123

    24 hours / 7 days a week

    Vending machine located outside Drug & Alcohol Service,
    enter via Gate 3, Lowe Road.

    BD Ultrafine also in ADM at Drug & Alcohol Service.

    Free self-serve fitpack chute located outside ED near Maternity exit doors. BD ultrafine 6pcks now available. 

  • Mona Vale Hospital Emergency Department

    Coronation Street, Mona Vale, 9998 0333

    24 hours / 7 days a week

    Fitpacks available only. BD Ultrafines also available in ADM's.
    Vending machine on site – No charge per Fitpack.

    External Sharp Bin available for disposals.

  • Ryde Hospital Emergency Department

    Denistone Road, Eastwood, 9958 7888

    24 hours / 7 days a week

    Fitpacks available only.
    No vending machine.

    External Sharp Bin available for disposals.

  • Pennant Hills CHC

    5 Fisher Avenue, , Pennant Hills, 94857588,

    Mon- Fri 8:00am-4:30pm

    Fitpacks, steroid packs and condoms are available from reception. External Community Sharps Bin.

    Fitpacks and Steroid packs are also available from Ryde Hospital ED (24hr access),  A full range of equipement is available from our services at RNS, St Leonards and Brookvale CHC.

     

    Steroid packs: each pack contains 3ml syringes x 30, 23g/32mm needles x 30, 19g/38mm needles x 30, approx 60 alcohol swabs and a 1.4L disposal bin.

  • SDECC

    91 Pittwater Road, Manly, 9977 0711

    Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm

    Fitpacks and steroid packs available.
    No vending machine.