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 sizes of needle in stock:
We now have 23g x 1" (0.6 x 25mm) needles (blue).
We now have 30g x 1/2" (0.3 x 13mm) needles available. These are the smallest needles that we offer, if there is sufficient demand we'll make them a standard stock item.
The coloured Unisharp 1ml syringes are now in stock at Brookvale and RNS. Available in 2 needle sizes; 27g & 29g.
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.
Northern Beaches
612-624 Pittwater Road, Brookvale. Brookvale Community Health Centre (Opposite Warringah Mall)
We are open 9am to 5pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday.
COVID-19: If you have symptoms, get tested at a COVID-19 clinic. Symptoms include fever, cough, sore/ scratchy throat, shortness of breath, loss of taste or smell. Self-isolate until you get your results.
If you need advice or have questions, call the National Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080. If you require translating or interpreting services, call 131 450.
See www.health.nsw.gov.au/coronavirus for up to date information on COVID-19.
North Shore
2C Herbert Street, St Leonards. Royal North Shore Community Health Centre.
Located next to the Opiate Treatment Program.
We are open 9am to 5pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday (and some Thursdays)
Please note: days and hours are subject to change, so to avoid disappointment please call to check we will be open.
9388 5110 (Brookvale) or 9462 9040 (St Leonards).
Where can I get a clean fit?
Locations (click to expand)
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Brookvale RUSH/ aka Beaches NSP
612-624 Pittwater Road , Brookvale, 9388 5110
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9am - 5pm.
The NSP will be closed Friday 11th of September 2020
Full range of equipment available
24/7 Vending machines on site – No charge per fitpack.
We now have the coloured Unisharp 1ml syringes in stock, 27g & 29g needles.
On site DBS ( Dry Blood Spot Testing) for Hep C and HIV is on hold due to COVID-19. You can still pick up a DBS kit and do the test at home.
Please call on 9388 5110 for any enquiries on opening hours.
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RNS RUSH Community Health Centre
2c Herbert Street , St Leonards, 9462 9040.
9am to 5pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday. (& some Thursdays, call to confirm)
Full range of equipment available
Two vending machines on site – No charge per fitpack.
We now have the Unisharp coloured syringes in stock. Available with 27g and 29g needles.
We now have 30g needles available.
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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. -
Berowra Community Health Centre
123 Berowra Waters Road, Berowra, 9456 3344
Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm
Vending machine on site – No charge per Fitpack. When the centre is open fitpacks are also available from reception.
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. -
Hillview Community Health Centre
1334 Pacific Highway, Turramurra, 9024 9000
Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm
Fitpacks available.
No vending machine.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.
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Galston Community Health Centre
17 Arcadia Street, Galston, 9653 2235
Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm
Fitpacks available.
Vending machine on site – No charge per Fitpack.
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 Emergency Dept
Palmerstone Road , Hornsby, 9477 9123
24 hours / 7 days a week
Vending machine on site – No charge per Fitpack.
Now located on Lowe Road, Gate 4, next to Drug & AlcoholFree self-serve fitpack chute located within the ED. During the COVID-19 crisis access the chute via the Maternity Department entrance.
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Mona Vale Hospital Emergency Department
Coronation Street, Mona Vale, 9998 0333
24 hours / 7 days a week
Fitpacks available only.
Vending machine on site – No charge per Fitpack. -
Ryde Hospital Emergency Department
Denistone Road, Eastwood, 9958 7888
24 hours / 7 days a week
Fitpacks available only.
No vending machine. -
Pennant Hills CHC
5 Fisher Avenue, Pennant Hills, 9483 7999
Temporarily closed - COVID-19 testing clinic
For the next few weeks Pennant Hills Community Hills will be operating as a COVID testing clinic and it won't be possible to access fitpacks or steroid packs from reception. Fitpacks are available from Ryde Hospital ED (24hr access), fitpacks & steroid packs are available from the Hillview Community Health Centre (Turramurra). A full range of equipement is available from our service at RNS, St Leonards.
Fitpacks see above
Steroid packs see above
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SDECC
91 Pittwater Road, Manly, 9977 0711
Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm
Fitpacks available only.
No vending machine.
