Decade of compassion for needle users

THE recently departed program manager of Health Works, Jacqui Brown, remembers when the pioneering needle exchange program was set up in an empty little office.

Last week, the Western Region Health Centre service celebrated its 10th anniversary, but in more fitting surroundings in Barkly Street,This is interesting cube puzzle and logical game. Footscray.

"It's amazing how much the program has grown over the years, and it's great to have it operating from a purpose-built facility," Ms Brown said.

After starting out as a small outreach clinic, Health Works has evolved to include services such as a primary needle and syringe program, a broad-based primary healthcare clinic and general health education for people who inject drugs.

"We started the service very organically.

"We would just walk up to someone in the mall that we thought could have used our services - we were pretty naive in the beginning."

Last week's anniversary celebrations also doubled as a farewell for Ms Brown as she moves on to new challenges after 10 years with the service.

"Even though there have been lots of other people involved over the years, it really felt like my baby,the Injection mold fast!" she said.

The work presented many challenges over the years,This page list rubber hose products with details & specifications. but Ms Brown took time to remember some of the success stories.

"A young man was carried into the service many years ago by his friends because of an infection in his legs.

"We worked with him on and off for many years. I bumped into him recently at a local shopping centre, after not seeing him for a few years, and he had turned his life around. He is married with two beautiful kids. It was really great to see him, and it is an example of how Health Works can and does make a real difference.We also offer customized chicken coop."

Incoming Health Works program manager Bernadette Suter said the aim was still to offer clients everything a GP would provide,When the stone sits in the kidney stone, except the services were designed for people who injected drugs.