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Harm Reduction Victoria (Australia)

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Harm Reduction Victoria provides a voice for people who use drugs in Victoria.

In 1987, in the face of a growing HIV epidemic, a group of drug users, their friends, families and supporters established HRVic as an independent, user-driven community based organisation. Funded primarily by the VIC Department of Human Services, HRVic provides education, practical support, information and advocacy to users of illicit drugs, their friends, and allies. HRVic 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.

28/10/2026

Hoping to see you all at the HRVic Int. Drug User Day Maker's Market and Art Exhibition on THIS Sunday Nov 01 too!!!

Every year, on 01 November, people who use drugs all over the world celebrate our history and affirm our rights.
International Drug Users Day (IDUD) provides a platform where our community can confidently & proudly advocate for the health, human rights, and dignity of people who use drugs globally,nationally and locally.
International Drug Users Day is a celebration of the accomplishments of our diverse, vibrant communities, while also acknowledging that our work is more critical than ever.

This Sunday November 01, Harm Reduction Victoria acknowledge & celebrate IDUD with the opening of their Art Exhibition and a Maker’s Market.
'Hung, Drawn and 1/4rd'
Indoor pop up Market will host many small enterprising vendors including a barber giving FREE haircuts and a Donut maker! HRVic will have our own stall with substance education information, naloxone 1on 1s and our latest harm reduction merch including our popular '7 Demandments' and 'Peer Worker' tees and tea towels. There'll be jewellry, metalcraft and chainmail, art prints, and upcycled fashion by local artist, crafters and makers.
Market opens at 12Noon until 4:30pm and then the main event....

'Hung, Drawn & 1/4rd' Art Exhibition by 26+ local new and established artists with a diverse range of artwork on display includes paintings, sculpture and installations!
Come enjoy a complimentary glass of w**e and nibble on a variety of canapes.

Doors for the grand opening of this week long exhibition open at 5pm sharp.

In the HRVic Odditorium at 299-305 Victoria St. this coming SUNDAY Nov 01.

(corner Boase and Victoria st. across from Brunswick Station and a block from Sydney road trams)

21/10/2026

20/10/2026

⚠️ 🚨(VIC) STATE DRUG ALERT: Nitazene mis sold as Oxycodone Liquid⚠️ 🚨

🔬The Victorian Pill Testing Service recently detected the PSO
(potent synthetic opioid), PROTONITAZENE
in a pale, purple liquid, expected to contain Oxycodone.

No oxycodone was detected.

Protonitazene is another type of nitazene that can produce life-threatening toxic effects,☠ very quickly, in very small amounts.☠🥴😰🚑
There has been at least one recent occurrence,
where a person has died 🪦💐 after using a similar liquid product sold as ‘lean’. 🥤
(codeine linctus cough syrup -sometimes called ‘purple drank’ or ‘sizzzurrp’.🫟

💡Recognise Opioid Overdose
Signs of opioid overdose include:
-Slow, shallow or stopped breathing
-Snoring or ‘gurgling’ sounds
-Unresponsive or hard to wake up🥴😴
-Blue or grey lips and/or fingernails
-Pale, cold clammy skin😰
-Slow or irregular pulse🫀
Overdose often occurs much quicker with PSOs.

PSOs produce strong opioid effects in very small amounts, much faster than he**in or other opioids. ⌛️

Harm reduction tips:
💉Carry naloxone
🕒 Start Low- Go Slow.⚖️ Take LESS than 1/4 of what you usually would. WAIT until you feel the effects before re dosing.
👭👫Avoid using alone and look out for your friends 👁️
🧪 If you can- Test your gear! 🔬
☎️ Call 000 -if you or someone else experiences adverse effects after taking ANY substance. 📞

Be Safe out there. Be smart.
Any questions or harm reduction advice call HRVic .

For more information visit the Vic Dept Health website: https://www.health.vic.gov.au/drug-alerts/nitazene-found-in-pale-purple-liquid-sold-as-oxycodone

10/10/2026

⚠️ STATEDRUG ALERT: Nitazene found in a yellow tinted powder in Melbourne
N-Desethyl Etonitazene (aka Etonitazene) is a type of nitazene (a group of potent synthetic opioid/PSO) that can produce life-threatening toxic effects, very quickly, in very small amounts.

One person has required emergency care after they experienced an opioid overdose after using an "unknown yellow tinted powder." Specialised blood tests showed evidence of N-Desethyl Etonitazene, a novel synthetic opioid.
Recognise Opioid Overdose:☠️
Signs of opioid overdose include:

-Slow, shallow or stopped breathing
-Snoring or ‘gurgling’ sounds
-Unresponsive or hard to wake up🥴😴
-Blue or grey lips and/or fingernails
-Pale, cold clammy skin😰
-Slow or irregular pulse🫀

Overdose often occurs much quicker with PSOs.
PSOs produce strong opioid effects in very small amounts, much faster than he**in or other opioids.

Harm reduction tips:
💉Carry naloxone
🕒 Start Low- Go Slow.
🥴🤩Avoid using alone and look out for your friends👁️
🧪 If you can- Test!
📞 Call 000 -if you or someone else experiences adverse effects after taking ANY substance.

For more information visit:https://www.health.vic.gov.au/drug-alerts/nitazene-found-in-a-yellow-tinted-powder-in-melbourne

09/10/2026

Address

299-305 Victoria Street
Brunswick, VIC
3056

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	10:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	10:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	10:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	10:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+61393291500

Website

http://www.hrvic.org.au/

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