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NUAA NSW NUAA is a not-for-profit NSW-based organisation advocating for people who use drugs.

The NSW Users and AIDS Association (NUAA) is a not-for-profit NSW-based organisation advocating for people who use drugs, particularly those who inject drugs. The peak drug user organisation in NSW, NUAA was formed in 1989 in the face of a growing HIV epidemic. A group of drug users, their friends, families and supporters established NUAA as an independent, user-driven community-based organisation. Funded primarily by the NSW Health Department, NUAA provides education, practical support, information and advocacy to users of illicit drugs, their friends, and allies. NUAA has often led the way in developing innovative approaches to peer education and community development, and has contributed to Australia having one of the lowest HIV rates amongst injecting drug users in the world.

🗨️ "It is about everyone having the right to access the equipment that is right for their specific health, wellbeing and...
30/10/2026

🗨️ "It is about everyone having the right to access the equipment that is right for their specific health, wellbeing and safety needs. Those principles are universal regardless of what substance you’re injecting.”

❓️In this edition of User's News, NUAA’s Tim Powell explains what’s driving the demand, changes at our Postal NSP, and why everyone who injects should have access to sterile equipment, no matter the substance.

🔗 Read the article at https://www.usersnews.com.au/home/same-equipment-different-reasons-nsp-shortages-explained

The Peers on Wheels team are out and about this week. Here they are in Gulgong yesterday.You can find the team TODAY at ...
28/10/2026

The Peers on Wheels team are out and about this week. Here they are in Gulgong yesterday.

You can find the team TODAY at Mudgee Hospital, 9AM to 2.30PM.

And tomorrow at Rylstone Health One Building, 9AM to 2.30PM.

Come along and get tested for Hep C or just pop by to have a chat.

🔎NUAA is seeking a creative individual with strong social media skills to join its communications team.The Communication...
27/10/2026

🔎NUAA is seeking a creative individual with strong social media skills to join its communications team.

The Communications Worker will be responsible for designing, filming and writing content (without the use of generative AI) for NUAA’s social media platforms, including DanceWize NSW and the newly announced NSW drug checking program.

Applicants will have a strong ability to ideate and create social media content that helps promote harm reduction and NUAA’s services. A successful applicant must be able to draw upon their lived or living experience and have a familiarity with the music festival scene.

This is a paid position offering flexible work for two days a week. No formal qualifications are required for this role; however, applicants will be expected to produce examples of their work in either previous professional roles or from personal projects.

To find our more or apply, head to : https://nuaa.org.au/employment-opportunities

UPDATE TO RECENT WARNING:⁠NSW Health have released more examples of the high dose M**A pills detected in NSW.⁠ Remember ...
27/10/2026

UPDATE TO RECENT WARNING:
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NSW Health have released more examples of the high dose M**A pills detected in NSW.⁠ Remember to always start low go slow.

- Effects to look out for:⁠
- Feeling really hot and sweaty⁠
- Racing pulse/heart or light-headedness⁠
- Rigid muscles (e.g. difficulty walking)⁠
- Uncontrolled repetitive movements⁠
- Confusion, agitation, paranoia, or aggression.⁠
- Vomiting⁠
- Seizures⁠
- Difficult to rouse / unconscious⁠
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CALL 000 OR SEEK MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY.⁠
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Taking M**A increases the level of serotonin available in your brain, which is what gives the drug it’s ‘feel-good’ effects. Too much serotonin available in your brain can be very harmful, and can lead to Serotonin Syndrome. Serotonin Syndrome can be fatal, and has been a factor in some of the M**A-related deaths at NSW music festivals.⁠
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You can reduce risk by avoiding:⁠
- redosing too often, or taking multiple M**A tablets at once.⁠
- rolling with other stimulants (e.g methamphetamine, co***ne and caffeine).⁠
- using M**A with anti-depressants.⁠
- taking M**A in hot environments (e.g music festivals, raves, indoor dance parties).⁠
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For further advice or support call our PeerLine on 1800 644 413.⁠

See the full alert at the NSW Health website: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/aod/public-drug-alerts/Pages/default.aspx

Our outreach team are on the road again! 🚐Find them at:📍Coronation Park (Gulgong) - Tuesday 27th October, 9AM to 2.30PM📍...
26/10/2026

Our outreach team are on the road again! 🚐

Find them at:
📍Coronation Park (Gulgong) - Tuesday 27th October, 9AM to 2.30PM
📍Mudgee Hospital - Wednesday 28th October, 9AM to 2.30PM
📍Rylstone Health One Building - Thursday 29th October, 9AM to 2.30PM

Come along and get tested for Hep C or just have a chat with our peers.

Our outreach team are on the road again! 🚐Find them at:📍Coronation Park (Gulgong) - Tuesday 27th October, 9AM to 2.30PM📍...
23/10/2026

Our outreach team are on the road again! 🚐

Find them at:
📍Coronation Park (Gulgong) - Tuesday 27th October, 9AM to 2.30PM
📍Rylstone Health One Building - Thursday 29th October, 9AM to 2.30PM

Come along and get tested for Hep C or just have a chat with our peers.

Join a face-to-face workshop about a framework for precision medicine in primary care 👤Who: Researchers from UNSW Sydney...
22/10/2026

Join a face-to-face workshop about a framework for precision medicine in primary care

👤Who: Researchers from UNSW Sydney, Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and the University of Oxford have tasked HCNSW with running this workshop
📅When: Wednesday, 18 November 2026 from 9am to 11am
📍Where: In person, at the Health Translational Hub building, Level 3, UNSW, Randwick
✉️How: Lodge your EOI to attend the workshop by completing the form on this page; EOIs need to be submitted by Sunday, 1 November 2026
💸Payment: $113 (as per HCNSW guidelines)

Researchers from UNSW Sydney, Karolinska Institutet (Sweden), and the University of Oxford want to hear from consumers and primary healthcare workers about whether a new framework is clear, relevant, fair and practical, including issues such as choice, consent, privacy, affordability, access and cultural safety.

The workshop will be held from 9–11 am on Wednesday, 18 November 2026 at the Health Translation Hub, Level 3, UNSW Randwick.

We are especially interested in people who have experience using GP or allied health services as a patient or carer, live with or care for someone with a chronic condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or triglycerides, chronic pain or fatigue, or regularly use medicines.

For more information and to register your interest go to:

Join a face-to-face workshop about a framework for precision medicine in primary care on 18 November 2026. Submit your EOI by 1 November 2026.

Drug checking and DanceWize NSW partners in harm reduction 💜🧡
22/10/2026

Drug checking and DanceWize NSW partners in harm reduction 💜🧡

Everyone's talking about peptides but what are they really? 🤔Unfortunately, there's no short answer to that question bec...
20/10/2026

Everyone's talking about peptides but what are they really? 🤔

Unfortunately, there's no short answer to that question because "peptides" are not one type of substance. They appear in all kinds of places, including your own body.

➡️ Swipe through learn the basics about peptides and if you want to find out more visit our mates:
Hi-ground QLD https://hi-ground.org/
Alcohol and Drug Foundation https://adf.org.au/

🌱The Next GROW Community of Practice is on October 21st These sessions bring together people working in the NSW AOD LLE ...
17/10/2026

🌱The Next GROW Community of Practice is on October 21st

These sessions bring together people working in the NSW AOD LLE workforce to share workplace challenges, learnings, and insights in a supportive peer environment.

Anyone with lived or living experience of drug use in a peer-identified role can join!

If interested, please email [email protected].

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