The Safe Injecting Rooms Are Here to Stay

First trialed in 2018, the North Richmond safe injecting facility has passed its trial period and has been made a permanent site. The controversial safe injection rooms have many locals in uproar with them feeling their concerns have been largely unanswered. With a similar facility planned for Melbournes CBD near Queen Victoria Market, many question if the Richmond facility is a necessity. Given its close proximity to Richmond West Primary school, residents are concerned about negative impacts, including increases in discarded needles in the area. Host: Tosh Mannion Reporter: Helena Kayalicos Producer: Ben Inglis Series Producer: Sabrina Caires