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Kirketon Road Centre

Locality: Darlinghurst, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9360 2766

Address: Above the fire station 2010 Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.thekrc.org

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25.01.2022 Jailbreak is a half hour radio show for people in prison, families and the community. At the heart of the radio program is the music, much of it written and performed by the very people who listen in, who courageously talk about prison, their incredible stories of struggles and hardship and inspire hope in others. A critical role of Jailbreak is health promotion and harm reduction in exposure to blood-borne viruses. ... Jailbreak is funded by NSW Health . #KRCHealh4All

25.01.2022 KRC is hiring! We're looking for an Operations Coordinator for our busy Needle and Syringe Program (NSP). If you're the right person, you'll be coordinating the day to day operations for the NSP and harm reduction outreach services. You'll also supervise our talented NSP staff at both KRC and KRC South, as well as delivering high quality community development and KRC health promotion activities.... Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Nick Rich to discuss the position on 0402 601 826 or [email protected] People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged to apply. Applications Close: 13 October 2020 Need more information? Click here: https://jobs.health.nsw.gov.au//operations-coordinator-nee

25.01.2022 Welcome to the first of our series of quarterly updates on what research is underway at KRC. Research is at the heart of KRC’s work to improve the way we deliver care. There’s research in all shapes and sizes going on from smaller scale internal projects right up to larger collaborative studies with external partners. Here’s the low-down on a few of the important things happening research-wise. Rates of bacterial STIs are rising in Australia in gay and bisexual men in parti...cular. Although STIs are easy to diagnose and treat, untreated STIs can cause significant health issues. Syphillaxis (Kirby Institute) is a trial of whether taking doxycycline daily in a high risk population would reduce the rate of STIs. KRC is one of the three sexual health centres where the trial is being conducted. TEMPO is a pilot study in collaboration with the Kirby Institute which is operating from the KRC/NUAA Open Clinic. The study assesses whether finger-stick hepatitis C (HCV) testing, offer of same-day HCV treatment and peer-based support can improve diagnosis, linkage to care and treatment among people who inject drugs attending needle and syringe programs. HCV is a major contributor to co-morbidity in people with HIV. The national multi-site CEASE study (Kirby Institute) aims to evaluate the feasibility of rapid scale-up of direct acting antiviral (DAA) treatments and their impact on controlling and eliminating HCV infection from people living with HIV. Follow-up of participants has recently commenced at KRC. Fentanyl test strips allow people to test their heroin for the presence of fentanyl and to make more informed decisions about drug use. A multi-site study (NDARC) trialing the strips is in the final stages of follow-up at KRC. The study aims to gauge whether people who use heroin are concerned about unintentional fentanyl use, whether they’d use the strips, and whether using the strips leads to any changes in drug use behaviours. That’s all for now until the next edition of Ed’s Research Roundup. #KRCHealth4All #EdIsaRealPerson

24.01.2022 Scotland recorded 1,187 drug-related deaths in in 2018, the highest number since records began in 1996. In an effort to reduce this tragic number of deaths, some Scottish Police Officers will be issued with an emergency antidote to treat drug overdose as part of a pilot project. The nasal spray Naloxone counters the effects of overdoses from opioids such as heroin. KRC provides free Naloxone kits and training for people who are at risk of overdosing and their family members,... friends or carers. To find out more, send us a private message through Facebook, or simply give us a ring on 9360 2766. #KRCHealth4All #OverdoseAware #EndOverdose

24.01.2022 KRC peers, clinicians and health promotion staff are co-producing a series of short films aimed at reducing reinfection following treatment for hepatitis C. With the support of film maker Conor Ashleigh, KRC peers are writing, acting, filming, recording and editing their stories. KRC gratefully acknowledges the funding support provided by HARP South Eastern Sydney Health and INHSU for this project.... #KRCHealth4All Duke's Creations

24.01.2022 Our friends at NUAA NSW have developed PeerLine, a confidential peer-run telephone service providing support to people who use drugs, who are on the opioid treatment program or who are seeking treatment across NSW. While they're not a counselling service, they are a non-judgemental team of peers who are trained to listen and offer advice, referrals, support and individual advocacy. They are there to talk, or just listen, about what is happening in your life and to help you connect with your community and empower you to take control. #KRCHealth4All NUAA NSW

24.01.2022 Clinic 180 is open for business

23.01.2022 KRC has partnered with the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) to trial the distribution of fentanyl test strips among people who use heroin. Heroin mixed with fentanyl has resulted in an increase in opioid overdoses. In response to this public health crisis, some community-based organisations have started distributing fentanyl test strips, which allow people to test their illicit substances for the presence of fentanyl. We hope this study will help us learn ...more about whether people who use heroin are concerned about unintentional fentanyl use, whether they would use fentanyl test strips to test their substances for the presence of fentanyl, and whether the distribution of fentanyl test strips would lead to any changes in substance use behaviours. We also hope that the study will provide important data on support for broader drug checking services among people who use heroin. We’ll keep you posted about the findings!

23.01.2022 Meet Katrina, KRC’s new Clinical Nurse Consultant who will coordinate KRC’s Clinical Outreach program. Katrina has over 13 years nursing experience under her belt and is also a Registered Midwife. She’s worked all over the place from remote bush clinics in Australia and abroad, in pop up primary health clinics for asylum seekers and refugees in Brisbane and Darwin to bustling and busy maternity services in Sydney. Katrina has been with KRC for over 5 years, leaving to gain ...new skills and try new things then coming back to KRC to show them off. She loves van life and can be seen slowly crawling out of the city in her rusty old home on wheels, Moira most weekends. She appreciates a side hustle and has a bathroom full of homemade deodorants, scrubs and balms she pushes on her family and friends come Christmas time. Katrina says she likes taking life easy. She also says she dislikes writing bio’s about herself. #KRCHealth4All

23.01.2022 My name is jack and I work at KRC

22.01.2022 Today I learnt about. Acknowledging Country, with gratitude. At KRC, we pay respect to the traditional custodians of the land on which we gather in Kings Cross and Potts Point, this being the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. Acknowledgement of Country is a way for non-Aboriginal people, or an Aboriginal person who is not a Traditional Custodian of the land where an event or meeting is being held, to show recognition and respect for Aboriginal people. ...Continue reading

20.01.2022 The KRC Consumer Participation Group represent the voices and perspectives of people who inject drugs; ‘at risk’ young people; those working in the sex industry, Aboriginal people and those experiencing homelessness. In their own words, "the KRC Consumer Participation Group is the voice of the unheard, drawn from the client communities of KRC, working for their communities and keeping KRC directed towards healthier outcomes. Here are the minutes of the September CPG meeting.... #KRCHealth4All

20.01.2022 Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. This is a day to remember trans people who have lost their lives to transphobic violence. The day also draws attention to the continued violence that many trans people are subjected to. Much of this violence is targeted at transgender sex workers. This evening at 7pm the Gender Centre, City of Sydney, Inner City Legal Centre (ICLC), Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and the Sex Worker Outreach Project (SWOP) are running a virtual can...dlelight vigil to mark the day. https://www.facebook.com/events/831246300955954/ #KRCHealth4All ACON #TransAwarenessWeek

16.01.2022 Trans and gender diverse (TGD) people need access to the same high-quality healthcare as everyone else. Though TGD people report experiencing high levels of discrimination within healthcare settings, many health professionals working alongside TGD people really want to be inclusive and affirming. So TransHub have developed this great guide to offer guidance and information. Check it out. #KRCHealth4All ACON #TransHub

16.01.2022 Today I learned about....Joseph (Joe) Croft Gulum Janama, Gurindji/Mudpurra activist (8/1/1926 22/7/1996) Once described by Charles Perkins as one of Australia’s great nation-builders, Joe Croft lived an extraordinary life. ...Continue reading

14.01.2022 Pill Testing. Explained. #KRCHealth4All DanceWize NSW

13.01.2022 This is Bitza, our Pet of the Month for October. Bitza is well known to the staff and clients at KRC and is a regular visitor here. Bitza always seems happy to see us and loves some attention. Bitza and his owner Adam are never far apart. Congratulations Bitza and your owner Adam! #KRCHealth4All

13.01.2022 Here's an interesting overview of harm reduction from the European Joint Action on HIV, Co-infection Prevention and Harm Reduction. While it doesn't speak directly to the Australian context, and says little about the critical role that affected communities play, nevertheless it's a useful summary of the kinds of programs that work. #KRCHealth4All

12.01.2022 My name is Anna and I work at KRC

11.01.2022 For the location of your nearest Needle and Syringe Program, click https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/hepati/Pages/nsp-outlets.aspx

08.01.2022 KRC recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. Always Was, Always Will Be. Is the theme for this year’s NAIDOC Week being celebrated across the nation. While it may be the theme for the year this statement, ‘always was, always will be Aboriginal land’ remains a statement with which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and their supporters, stand solid. Always Was, Always Will Be recognises that Fi...rst Nations peoples have occupied, have cared for, and been cared by, Country since time immemorial. Always Was, Always Will Be... recognises that First Nations peoples remain spiritually and culturally connected to Country. Always Was, Always Will Be.acknowledges that First Nations peoples interacted with Country across this nation, remaining connected spiritually and culturally, with complex social and familial relationships. All were interacting with the land and each other to sustainably provide for themselves across Country which is deeply known to them and with which they remain deeply connected in a respectful and reciprocal relationship. #KRCHealth4All #NAIDOC2020 National NAIDOC

08.01.2022 One in four Australian women experience physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner. Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. #KRCHealth4All #GenerationEquality #orangetheworld #16days #spreadtheword.

07.01.2022 It's Pet of the Month! Meet Jabba, our KRC Pet of the Month for November. Jabba’s human Natalie says the thing to know about him is that even though he has been through a lot, he has ‘so much love to give’. Natalie also tells us that she loves to spoil Jabba. It’s clear to see how much he is already loved by Natalie, who has only been caring for him for three months. ... Congratulations Jabba and Natalie! #KRCHealth4All

06.01.2022 "The COVID-19 vaccines are very good at protecting you against severe COVID-19, but even if you are vaccinated you can still get a mild infection that you can pass on to others. That’s why it’s important to continue to practice COVID safe behaviours even after you’ve had your vaccine. Stay 1.5m apart... Practice good hand hygiene Wear a mask when you can’t physically distance Get tested if you experience any respiratory symptoms, even if mild Find your nearest testing clinic: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectio//Pages/clinics.aspx"

06.01.2022 My name is Cat and I work at KRC

05.01.2022 My Name is Conor and I'm working with KRC. KRCHealth4All Conor Ashleigh

05.01.2022 A message from our counsellors about trauma informed care at KRC

04.01.2022 My name is Aleksandria and I work for KRC

04.01.2022 Today I learned about Condoman. Condoman is the iconic "deadly protector of sexual health" that represents integrity, credibility and the responsibility of promoting the message of safe sex for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. In 1987, the Grim Reaper sexual health campaign was launched Australia wide. The adverts featured the image of a grim reaper bowling over innocent victims in a bowling alley and spread images of fear and shame around sexual health ...Continue reading

03.01.2022 Today I learned aboutNAIDOC Week. NAIDOC is an acronym for National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee. NAIDOC Week is an acknowledgement of the struggle undertaken by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander activists and community members over many years. ...Continue reading

03.01.2022 At KRC we’re all about busting myths, reducing stigma and providing support for everyone in our community. Anxiety disorders and OCD are often trivialised and misunderstood by the wider community. Three percent of Australians will experience OCD in their lifetime, so let’s start the discussion about OCD in order to learn more and support our friends and family. The best starting point is busting myths and understanding the real experience of those living with OCD. Join ...us in finding out how to understand and support. #KRCHealth4All Beyond Blue

03.01.2022 Secondary Needle & Syringe Programs (NSP) play a vital role in protecting public health by expanding community access to clean injecting equipment and related health care. KRC supports over 20 other services who are authorised to provide NSP. Here's Harm Reduction Project Officer Julie with the the amazing staff at the Gorman Unit, who've successfully integrated NSP services into their medically supervised alcohol and drug withdrawal program. This partnership ensures that all... people who pass through the Gorman Unit have access to potentially life saving harm reduction supplies. Julie brought a cake to say thank you. #KRCHealth4All St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney

03.01.2022 NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Here's a reminder of some of the inspiring Aboriginal people and programs that KRC have worked with in previous years. #KRCHealth4All #naidoc2020 National NAIDOC

02.01.2022 Urgent Drug Warning. There are reports of multiple overdoses in Sydney linked to Fentanyl-related substances in heroin and cocaine. The affected heroin is described as being purple in colour. The medicine naloxone can temporarily reverse an overdose from fentanyl or other opioid drugs. Even if naloxone is used, an ambulance should still be called by phoning Triple Zero (000).... People at risk of experiencing an opioid overdose or who may witness an overdose can get naloxone for free without a prescription at KRC and at some community pharmacies. for more details please see https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/Pages/20201126_01.aspx

02.01.2022 Remembering NAIDOC week here’s a three minute treat for everyone. Dadirri the art of deep listening. Enjoy! #KRCHealth4All Miriam Rose Foundation

02.01.2022 Here's what we're up to over the holiday period. With the current COVID-19 situation, you can stay up to date with our outreach testing services by calling us on 0429 802 381. #KRCHealth4All

01.01.2022 There are still reports of Fentanyl-related substances in heroin and cocaine. The affected heroin is described as turning purple when it mixes up. The medicine naloxone can temporarily reverse an overdose from fentanyl or other opioid drugs. People at risk of experiencing an opioid overdose or who may witness an overdose can get naloxone for free without a prescription at KRC and at some community pharmacies.... Even if naloxone is used, an ambulance should still be called by phoning Triple Zero (000). Please stay safe. #KRCHealth4All