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Quick Exit
Sunshine Coast QuIHN will be moving to a new location on Monday July 22nd. New
address is 89 Aerodrome Rd, Maroochydore.
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* Living with drugs
* About
* Get Involved
* Reconciliation Action Plan
* Feedback & Complaints
* Contact
* Work for Us
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* Services
* CheQpoint
* Harm Reduction
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* Pharmacotherapy Advice & Mediation
* Hepatitis C Testing & Treatment
* Therapeutic
* Drug and Alcohol Counselling
* Support Groups
* Medical
* General Practice Medical Clinic
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* Prison Programs
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* Call: 1800 172 076
CHEQPOINT - QUEENSLAND'S FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL DRUG CHECKING
WHAT IS CHEQPOINT?
After the Queensland Government announcement in 2023 to introduce Drug Checking
(“Pill Testing”), two services will be operating in Queensland: CheQpoint will
be Queensland’s first ever fixed testing service opening its doors in Brisbane
and the Gold Coast.
Queensland’s drug checking services are free, confidential and anonymous, and
available to everyone. Results are communicated to people using the service by
harm reduction staff. Tailored harm reduction supports, guidance, and referrals
to drug related, health, and social services (eg: Needle & Syringe Program
‘NSP’, naloxone training, primary health care) will also be provided through the
fixed sites process.
This essential service is a collaborative effort by QuIHN, QuIVAA, and The Loop
Australia. This service is by funded by Queensland Health.
HOW CHEQPOINT WORKS:
1. Take a small sample of your substance to one of the drug-checking services.
Check opening hours on the CheQpoint website or socials such as instagram.
2. Provide sample for chemical analysis. It will be photographed and
catalogued. Samples provided will not be returned.
3. The service will ask for anonymous information for the purpose of delivering
a tailored drug information and harm reduction session once the chemist has
finished analysis.
4. Receive the sample results from a health professional or harm reduction
worker. You will receive the results and have the opportunity to discuss the
results. This opportunity will be framed around harm reduction, including
information on the substance(s) and strategies to reduce risks. Some results
may involve secondary lab testing and the chemist or health care worker will
discuss this with you.
Waiting times between steps may vary on the day.
WHY WE ARE DOING THIS:
Drug-checking services have proven effective in over 20 countries worldwide,
including:
* New Zealand
* United States
* Canada
* United Kingdom
* Netherlands
PROVEN BENEFITS OF DRUG-CHECKING SERVICES:
1. Behavioral Changes: Research indicates that drug-checking services lead to
positive changes in user behaviour, including a reduction in risky drug use
practices.
2. Risk-Reduction Strategies: People who access drug-checking services are more
likely to adopt risk-reduction strategies, leading to safer substance use.
3. Informed Decision-Making: Drug checking provides a vital opportunity for
people to access accurate, relevant and timely information to make more
informed decisions about drugs.
4. Promote Honest Conversations: We aim to foster open and honest discussions
with individuals about the realities and risks of drug use. This
non-judgmental approach encourages safer behaviours.
5. Enhance Public Health and Safety: Through our harm reduction initiatives, we
strive to improve overall public health and safety, reducing the incidence
of drug-related harm in the community.
SEE OUR DRUG CHECKING FACT SHEET BELOW
HOW TO ACCESS CHEQPOINT:
Location: CheQpoint is conveniently located in Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Visit us during our operating hours for a confidential consultation and
drug-checking service.
Contact Us: For more information or to schedule a visit, please contact us at
cheqpoint@quihn.org. Our team is here to assist you with any questions or
concerns.
Partners
Funded By
QuIHN Brisbane
Address: 1 Hamilton Place, Bowen Hills, QLD, 4006
Phone: (07) 3620 8111
Drug Checking Service Opening Hours:
FRIDAYS ONLY 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Getting there: Limited onsite parking & public transport options available
QuIHN Gold Coast
Address: Unit 12 89/99 W Burleigh Rd, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
Phone: (07) 5520 7900
Drug Checking Service Opening Hours:
THURSDAYS ONLY 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Getting there: Limited onsite parking & public transport options available.
for all the latest Drug Alerts and Reports Follow:
CheQpoint on Instagram
CheQpoint on Facebook
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DRUG CHECKING GUIDE
EARTH FREQUENCY FESTIVAL REPORT 2024
MONTH 1 BRISBANE REPORT - 19 APRIL - 17 MAY 2024
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How does it work?
You can take a small sample of your substance to our fixed site in Brisbane or
music festivals with an onsite drug checking service. The sample is photographed
and cataloged, before undergoing chemical analysis. Samples handed in do not get
returned. After around 15 minutes, a health professional or harm reduction
worker will give you the results of the chemical analysis in a harm reduction
consultation. In the consultation you’ll discuss the substance and strategies to
reduce risks. Results that require off-site testing may take longer and this
will be discussed with you.
What sort of info do I need to provide AND What sort of questions will I be
asked?
You will be asked some basic de-identified demographic information, followed by
questions regarding your drug use history, health and circumstances around
taking that specific substance just for clarity. We ask this information to make
sure you get the most relevant and useful harm reduction recommendations
specific to you.
How much of my drugs do I need to give?
We only a small amount of the substance to take a sample for analysis needs to
be given for the sample. We recommend only bringing this amount into the
service.
The amount of the substance we need to test is shown on the right hand side of
this picture. The $2 coin and point (0.1 gram/ 10mg) on the left hand side are
for size reference.
What should I expect when I walk into the CheQpoint drug checking service?
You will be greeted by a peer worker who will take you to the waiting area. When
it is your turn the peer worker will come and take you to the testing area.
What can be checked?
Any samples in the forms of powder, crystals, rocks, crushed pills, small pieces
of blotter, or a small amount of liquid.
What can’t be checked?
We can not accept:
* Plant and fungi materials (eg. cannabis or mushrooms)
* Drug equipment after its been used (a used cooker or filter, or leftover
liquid from a syringe).
* Confectionery (e.g. gummies, cookies).
Does the consumer or staff member choose the substance sample for testing?
We prefer the person to do this, but under instruction from a Loop chemist (e.g.
showing the client how to get a good representative sample of their powder).
Can I bring a friend with me to get my substance tested?
YES, we welcome you to bring friends or family when you visit us. However, the
number of people that will be allowed into the testing room may vary.
How many samples can I test at my visit?
Initially we may need to limit the numbers of multiple samples in one visit to 3
but this may change based on demand and as we better develop our efficiency over
the time of operating.
Can I leave a sample for testing and then get the results later?
If your substance needs to be sent away for off-site testing with different
technology, we will discuss how we provide your results with you.
What if I have already consumed alcohol and/or other drugs? Can I still attend
the service and test my substances?
It is important to be able to give informed consent to have your substances
checked, so it is best to not be intoxicated when attending the service for drug
checking.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
QuIHN Ltd is an independent not-for-profit providing a range of specialist
social and medical services relating to alcohol, other drug use and mental
health. We provides programs across a continuum of care comprising of harm
reduction programs, therapeutic programs and primary medical care. We envision a
world where all people who use substances are able to reach their full potential
and the health and wellbeing outcomes of our communities is maximised.
QuIVAA’s mission is to advocate, educate and raise awareness about the issues
facing people who use drugs to enable them to live a healthy life, free from
stigma and discrimination. We also aim to develop, support and promote policies,
training, and programs that support and advocate for equal health and human
rights for people who use drugs in Queensland.
The Loop is an Australian not-for-profit organisation set up in 2018 to develop
the sustainable provision of drug checking services in Australia. We believe
that drug checking services should be freely accessible to people who may use
drugs. Together, these interrelated strategies help us reduce drug related
harms, enhance engagement with people who may use drugs and collect information
about which substances are in circulation.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
QuIHN acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and pays
respect to Elders, past and present. QuIHN also acknowledges and respects the
continuation of Cultural, Spiritual, Educational and Health practices of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ strength,
resilience, and capacity in response to the impacts of colonisation. QuIHN is
committed to contributing to a reconciled Australia.
STATEMENT OF INCLUSION
QuIHN recognises the strength, resilience, survival, and solidarity of people
who use drugs and remembers those of the substance using community who are no
longer with us. QuIHN values are underpinned by a social justice framework that
respects diversity and difference and we are committed to providing fully
inclusive, professional, and non-judgmental services to people of all cultures,
languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or
expressions.
CONTACT QUIHN
PO Box 2470, Fortitude Valley BC
QLD, Australia 4006
Phone: 07 3620 8111 or 1800 172 076 (free call)
Fax: 07 3854 1070
Email: quihn@quihn.org
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
QuIHN acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and pays
respect to Elders, past and present. QuIHN also acknowledges and respects the
continuation of Cultural, Spiritual, Educational and Health practices of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We acknowledge Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander peoples’ strength, resilience, and capacity in response
to the impacts of colonisation. QuIHN is committed to contributing to a
reconciled Australia.
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