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Australian Needle Vending
Machines
Andy HartVendafit Pty Ltd
2005 UK
National Conference on
Injecting Drug Use
Vending MachinesProvide access to sterile injecting equipment for those IDU who will not access existing services i.e. Hidden Users.
Maximise the proper disposal of used equipment through the provision of a Disposafit bin
NSW has over one hundred NVM’sACT has four.Queensland has four.WA one machine.
Australian States and Territories
WA
SA
NTQLD
NSW
VIC
TAS
ACT
SA, NT,VIC, and Tasmania none, Yet!
.
Old Machine
Holds 54 Fitpacks®
New Vendafit Pty Ltd Needle Vending Machine
Holds 100 Fitpacks®
The Fitpack®
The FITPACK® is a plastic sharps container that has a storage compartment for clean needles, and has a separate area with a non –returnable flap for disposing of used needles.
Location for installing a Vending Machine is very important! Wherever possible, Vending
Machine’s will be located where clients are not directly observed by passers-by when using the Vending Machine.
A sharps disposal bin must be placed next to each Vending Machine.
Vending Machine’s require power.
Cost to End user
Usually set the same price as the local chemists.
Southern Area Health, General Manager and Senior Nurse Manager turn on first Vendafit machine at Queanbeyan District Hospital.
Needle Dispensersi.e. Free to end user.
For inside use Outside use
New Vendafit Machines in Canberra ACT
Prior to installation of a Vending Machine, it is
vital to consult and educate the local community to ;
Address their concerns Minimise any potential
controversy Explain the rationale of Harm
Minimisation.
Cost for the Vending machines
Can be None!
Vendafit makes its Profit from the charge per Fitpack.
Vendafit has many different pricing structures, and can adjust the price according to your needs.
Examples:
In the ACT, we charge $2, and we receive a subsidy per Fitpack and an annual lease fee from the local Health Department.
In another area our charge is $4 and have arranged a subsidised price for the Fitpack.
In yet another, we will be charging $5 and Vendafit will supply the Fitpacks. i.e. No charge to the Area Health.
Vendafit process of approval; Sign agreement with Vendafit Pty Ltd Find a building that meets the requirements. Consult with the staff of the building and their
union. Inform the Local member of Parliament and the
local Council. Inform the Local Commander of Police. Final approval to be given by CEO or General
Manager of the Area Health Service.
This Vending machine is owned and operated by
VENDAFIT PTY LTDHospital staff cannot open the machine
or refund any money. If you have any problems with this machine call:
0420 ********
WARNINGThis machine is alarmed and
monitored
Stickers can be used on Fitpacks® for a trial period .
Local Police Commander needed convincing!
Police Commander admits“No increase in Crime”
Success at end of Three month Trial.
Local Paper Editorial Gives Support
Statistics from Hawkesbury Vending Machine:
Month(1998 –1999)
Vending Machine
1mls only
HawkesburyCommunity Health Centre
1mls only
September 280
October 255
November 270
December 785 260
January 975 200
February 1310 305
March 1360 455
Latest Statistics from Hawkesbury Vending Machine
Month(04-05)
Vending Machine
1mls only
HawkesburyCommunity Health Centre
1mls only
October 1415 920
November 1410 1000
December 1545 535
January 1425 926
February 1225 1315
March 1335 847
April 1275
Month(1999-2000)
Vending Machine
1mls only
PenrithCommunity Health Centre
1mls only
November 2142
December 1664
January 1732
February 50 1996
March 310 2193
April 670 1449
May 865 1705
June 1165 1935
Statistics from Nepean Vending Machine.
Latest Statistics from Nepean Vending Machines Month(04-05)
Vending Machines
1mls only
South CourtPrimary Care
Centre
Two vending machines at front
door
PenrithCommunity
Health Centre
1mls only
October 3075 11113 1093
November 2965 11920 1372
December 3760 12713 1280
January 3700 9951 1134
February 2575 11445 1185
March 3130 13838 1311
Summary of research Pharmacists report no noticeable impact on
the number of Fitpacks they distributed. No negative impact on local free distribution
(reports of increased distribution). No increase in discarded equipment. In terms of security, there had been no
incidents reported. Clients reached that will not use other
services
Users of the vending machines had significantly shorter history of IV drug use.
Vending machines regularly attracted a segment of the IDU population that was hardly reached by the other syringe programs.
Vending machine users were younger and less likely to be enrolled in a methadone program or to report being HIV positive and were less likely to be heroin injectors.