Nobody Dies Here: Inside Melbourne's Medically Supervised Injecting Room
Alongside RadioTour an exceptional health service with the people who know it best, health workers and people who inject drugs, in this twelve episode series.
Winner Best Documentary Australian Podcast Awards 2023
A fully independent and self-funded Alongside Radio (Australia) production.
Recorded on unceded Wurundjeri land, produced on unceded Turrbal/ Yagera land.
Created with the cooperation of North Richmond... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 13 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Categories | Society & CultureDocumentaryHealth & Fitness | ||||
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The dance of closing time must play out before doors are locked for the night. In this final episode, hear about the trouble with closing. Also, find out what’s changed* for the service.
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Clients - Philip, Duane, Aaron
Host - Michelle Ran... more
A proud Yorta Yorta Tunnarong woman, Ange is Aunty to many in the MSIR community. After an especially tough time and several rehab attempts, she’s ready to make big changes.
*Aboriginal listeners are advised this episode contains the name of a pers... more
John’s history with heroin and other drugs includes making the front page of the Herald Sun after overdosing in a laneway. Having been around Melbourne since the deadly late 90s, he's a staunch defender of the MSIR, and opioid replacement, Buvedal.
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Kerin reveals some of her dramatic life story, and how it intersects with her decades-long use of heroin. Now 72, Kerin’s toughness mostly conceals the depth of her losses.
CW: Family Violence; overdose death; mild coarse language
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- Sensitive and insightful
Fantastic, respectful journalism. Great centring the voices of clients and honouring the incredible work these people do
Apple Podcasts5HMS Reviews
New Zealanda year ago - Everyone should listen to this
Life is never simple. This podcast is a must listen for any healthcare professional or anyone who has a friend or family member who has an addiction.
Apple Podcasts5MonashPhDCandidate
Australia2 years ago - An important service and podcast
This really is an unflinching perspective on what harm reduction looks like in practice. These spaces serve an important function for something that is happening. People aren’t going to die somewhere alone or spread diseases to themselves or others needlessly.
It also has some uncomfortable moments. Where it could feel wrong for someone who doesn’t need the service. Or the sounds are played for extended periods. But that’s kind of the point, innit? To understand that it doesn’t need to feel go... more
Apple Podcasts5Geumpyhistory
United States2 years ago - Heart, soul, humanity
I stumbled across this by accident, which is an absolute travesty- it should get way more press- but ultimately I’m so glad I found it, and have shared it multiple times!
I have long wanted to work in harm reduction and community work, and have had a lot of adjacent experience with clients in this community (as well as first hand experience in other areas of addiction and mental health) and it just makes my heart sing to hear such a beautiful account of the humanity that often gets lost in new... more
Apple Podcasts5sjwentzkiAustralia2 years ago - Turkey
Excellent
Apple Podcasts5Kerry SalingerAustralia2 years ago
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