Outreach
RUSH provides a free Outreach service. Outreach aims to make and maintain contact with people who may have difficulty getting to our primary or secondary outlets or disposal sites. This could be due to geographic remoteness, a lack of transport or disability.
We deliver to as far north as Brooklyn, south to Milsons Point and as far west as Dural. Outreach provides everything that our primaries do – confidential and discreet access to a full range of clean injecting equipment, returns of used equipment, and face-to-face contact with our health education workers. We can enable brief interventions, and provide information about reducing the harm associated with substance use. We also provide referrals to services in the local area.
When does Outreach run?
Outreach runs each Thursday, and all orders need to have been received by 3pm on Wednesday.
If you won't be able to receive the delivery from us personally, you'll need to let us know a safe place where we can leave it. Just give us a call on 9388 5110 or 0412 266 226 to let us know what you need.
Sharps on commercial premises
RUSH does not accept commercial sharps waste. If your business generates sharps waste it is your responsibility to arrange appropriate disposal, as with other waste streams. There are a number of companies that provide sharps waste disposal services in the Sydney area.
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.
Beaches NSP will be closed on Tuesday 26th January 2021 for the Austrlaia Day Holiday.
Due to current circumstances Beaches NSP will be open for contactless pick up. Please call 9388 5110 for more details. Please note we share a building with a COVID testing facility which is open from 8AM - 10PM, if you are accessing the vending machines please wear a mask and remember to social distance. If you have any symptoms of COVID-19 please get tested. For more information see: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/default.aspx
Full range of equipment available
24/7 Vending machines on site – No charge per fitpack.
On site DBS ( Dry Blood Spot Testing) for Hep C and HIV is available at Brookvale NSP on Wed fortnightly. The next testing dates are Wed the 10th & 24th Febuary 2021.Please call for information. DBS take home kits are also available.
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 wll be closed Tuesday 26th January 2021 for the Australia Day Holiday"
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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.
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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
TEMPORARILY CLOSED
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.