Peer Based Harm Reduction WA

29/05/2026

Reconciliation is more than a bridge between cultures; it is also about working to repair connections within them. Sometimes, the trauma of the past can translate into lateral violence - when the anger and frustration caused by systemic injustice is turned inward towards family or friends.

This National Reconciliation Week, Deadly Peer Mob Project Worker, Len, wants to send a direct message to mob about what it truly means to be “All In.”

For Len, being “all in” isn’t just about a national movement - it’s about how we treat one another and how we heal the divisions that hold us back.

Len’s message to mob:

“Black fullahs need to reconcile with each other before we can reconcile with everyone else.

There is a history of family fighting and arguing amongst our families and our mobs. That mentality leaves black fullahs walking around in a volatile state and that makes us easy targets for the police. We need to swallow our pride and shake hands with each other to make our community strong enough to be part of a solution.”

Len is calling on everyone to recognise that addressing lateral violence and finding peace within our own circles is an important step toward change. When we move past the volatility and work to support each other, we are leading the way and not just surviving.

This week, we stand with Len and the rest of the community, committing to a reconciliation that starts at home by choosing lateral kindness.

27/05/2026

25/05/2026

At PBHR WA, we know that healing is something we must pursue together as a community. On this National Sorry Day, we hold space for the families and communities who have been and are still deeply affected by the policies of forced removal.

Harm reduction stems from the belief that every person deserves to be treated equitably and with dignity, and to live in connection with their culture and community. Listening deeply to the stories, experiences, and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people benefits us all in the ongoing work of truth-telling and the dismantling of systems and structures of oppression.

PBHR WA will always be allies in this work.

17/05/2026

On IDAHOBIT Day, we reaffirm our commitment to a community where everyone can live free from fear and discrimination. Identity is strength and people are strongest when they can be their authentic self, safely and openly. PBHR WA stands in solidarity with our LGBTQIA+ peers and community members.

11/05/2026

For International Nurses Day (12th of May), we are spotlighting our Nurse Practitioner Candidate, Julie Byrne-King.

Nurses are an important part of harm reduction. Beyond the wound care and prescriptions, they can bring radical empathy and pragmatism - meeting people exactly where they are and helping us welcome them back to healthcare. Julie embodies this mission every day at PBHR WA, bringing her own eclectic brand of sparkle (actual sequins) along with years of staunch nursing experience that includes regional emergency departments.

Nurses like Julie are the reason our model of care works. By leading with care and clinical expertise, they ensure that health and dignity are never out of reach. We are honoured to have Julie working with us, helping our multidisciplinary team grow and helping us to build a more compassionate, more equitable WA.

Leave a ❤️ for Julie (and all the other nurses in your life) in the comments.

06/05/2026

Safety isn't a reward for “good” behaviour; the right to live in freedom and safety is a fundamental human right.

Just as we would never withhold a life jacket from someone in the water, we must ensure that life-saving harm reduction tools are available to everyone, without exception. When you get into a car, you click your seatbelt. You don't have to prove you're a perfect driver to earn that protection—it’s there because your life is valuable. PBHR WA believes the same logic applies to health and harm reduction.

We would never say a person doesn't "deserve" a seatbelt or a life jacket. We should never say a person doesn't deserve the tools and services they need to stay safe and healthy. Because at the end of the day, looking out for one another is what a healthy community does.

04/05/2026

"If people who use dr*g's were always cared for and supported, what would you see?"

That's what we want to know and turn into tattoo inspired designs.

Australia's peak dr*g user organisation AIVL and its member organisations (including PBHR WA) are all working together to create designs for International Support Don't Punish Day on June 26th.

You can comment here, message PBHR WA, or click on the original post by Pill Testing Australia and leave your comment there.

Submit your response by June 1st!

01/05/2026

It’s your health. It’s your choice. It’s your right. ✊🏼

Living with hep C doesn’t have to be your story forever. Whether it’s your first time seeking treatment or your third, you can access healthcare without judgement at PBHR WA.

1 - 3 tablets a day for 8 - 12 weeks is all it takes.

Treatment is for everyone, every time. Maybe you’ve done treatment before, or maybe you weren’t ready then, but you are now. Come and have a yarn with the team at PBHR WA and find out how we can help you navigate it on your terms.

No judgment. Just health.

29/04/2026

Our Harm Reduction Packs have everything you need for safer injecting in a discreet little black bag that fits into your pocket. Harm Reduction Packs are available for FREE at Peer Based Harm Reduction WA in Perth.

Every Harm Reduction Pack contains:

2 x 1ml syringes
Your choice of sterile cotton or 2 Sterifilts
2 x safe disposal Fitsticks
6 x alcohol swabs
1 x disposable spoon
1 x 2ml sterile water ampoule

We’re open in Perth seven days a week, all year round (except for public holidays) - because your health doesn’t take a day off.

Stay safe, stay stocked, and don’t share a bloody thing! See you soon. 👍🏼

23/04/2026

We all know that sharing needles and syringes can expose us to blood-borne viruses like hep C - but it’s not just needles and syringes. Don’t share a bloody thing!

Hep C is spread when the blood of someone who has it enters the bloodstream of another person. Blood can be present in microscopic amounts that are too small to see. Spoons, baggies, tourniquets, filters, and water sources for injecting can all put people at risk if they are shared. So, the next time you access PBHR WA or any other needle and syringe program, stock up and grab a few more supplies than you think you’ll need to help you avoid running out.

If you have used needles and syringes, you can bring them back to PBHR WA and dispose of them in one of our safe disposal bins. We’ll exchange them for new ones free of charge on a one-for-one basis. If you don’t have any used equipment to exchange, you can purchase it at cost price. If you don’t have any money, we’ll never send you away empty-handed. We’ll do our best to give you enough free equipment to keep you safe until we see you again.

See you at Suite 22, 7 Aberdeen St Perth:

Monday to Friday - 10am to 5pm
Saturday and Sunday - 1pm to 4pm
Closed on public holidays.

Or, we’ll see you at 97 Spencer St in Bunbury (entrance on Rose St):

Monday to Friday - 10am to 3pm
Closed on public holidays.

Find out about our Outreach (delivery to the home) and State-wide Postal needle and syringe program services here:

https://harmreductionwa.org/new-nsep/

18/04/2026

Why is loving your liver so important on World Liver Day?

Your liver is more than just a filter. It is responsible for cleaning your blood, breaking down nutrients to fuel your body, and keeping your entire system in sync.

Hep C can damage your liver and affect your quality of life. Taking charge of your liver health with hep C testing (and treatment if you need it) isn’t just a medical choice - it’s a way to manage your own wellbeing on your own terms.

PBHR WA believes that all people have the right to health and we are here to support you with hep C care that is judgment-free and tailored to your circumstances.

You can find out more about our Health Clinics and how to access them here:

https://harmreductionwa.org/health-clinics/