Find the WAAC Van on Facebook for regular updates and information.
The WAAC Needle and Syringe Exchange Program (NSEP) provides services to people who inject drugs across Perth.
Services include:
- Provision of needle and syringe units, barrels and tips free on exchange, or at low cost
- Safe disposal of used drug injecting equipment
- Education on harm reduction and safer drug use
- Referrals and information
Schedule and Locations
We operate across nine sites around Perth. Two fixed locations (West Perth and Fremantle) and seven van sites (Rockingham, Mirrabooka, Joondalup, Belmont, Midland, Armadale and Gosnells).
Click on each location for a map of the location
The NSEP service does not operate on weekends or public holidays. In extreme weather conditions, van services may be cancelled. Check out the WAAC Van Facebook page for most up to date information.
NSEP Timetable
| Monday | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Perth: 9am – 4.30pm WAAC Office 664 Murray St |
Fremantle: 12 – 3pm Fremantle Hospital Block A, 65 South Tce |
Rockingham (Van): 1 – 3 pm Rockingham Hospital Dental Care front car park, Elanora Drive |
| Tuesday | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Perth: 9am – 4.30pm WAAC Office 664 Murray St |
Mirrabooka: 12 – 2.30pm Herb Graham Rec Centre Back car park Ashbury Cres |
Joondalup (Van): 3.30 – 6pm Lotteries House car park Boas Ave |
| Wednesday | |
|---|---|
| West Perth: 9am – 4.30pm WAAC Office 664 Murray St |
Fremantle: 12 – 3pm Fremantle Hospital Block A, 65 South Tce |
| Thursday | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Perth: 9am – 4.30pm WAAC Office 664 Murray St |
Belmont (Van): 1 – 3pm Forster Park Off Abernathy Road |
Midland (Van): 4 – 6pm St Brigid’s Place Off Great Northern Hwy |
| Friday | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| West Perth: 9am – 4.30pm WAAC Office 664 Murray St |
Fremantle: 12 – 3pm Fremantle Hospital Block A, 65 South Tce |
Armadale (Van): 1 – 3pm Gwynne Park |
Gosnells (Van): 4 – 6pm Behind Gosnells Markets |
See our Item and Price List for the items available for exchange or purchase from the mobile needle van or the fixed needle exchange sites.