Tour an exceptional health service with the people who know it best, health workers and people who inject drugs, in this twelve... more
The dance of closing time must play out before doors are locked for the night. In this final episode, hear... more
A proud Yorta Yorta Tunnarong woman, Ange is Aunty to many in the MSIR community. After an especially tough time... more
John’s history with heroin and other drugs includes making the front page of the Herald Sun after overdosing in a... more
Kerin reveals some of her dramatic life story, and how it intersects with her decades-long use of heroin. Now 72,... more
In Zone 4 people wanting to alter their heroin use can start pharmacotherapy within 24 hours. Clients take the lead... more
Rachael reflects on the relationships and the ritual that draw her back to the injecting room; how some people flirt... more
Sammy’s a strong voice within the MSIR’s client advisory group. Her understanding of how criminalisation and stigma impact people who... more
From karaoke to crisis care: we hear how the bonds of trust formed between people who come to inject drugs... more
Two separate interviews conducted at the MSIR in June 2022 Christina has dreams of studying one day. She sees the community... more
In the injecting zone, calm attention is crucial. Workers keep a keen eye on people injecting, while also respecting their... more