Nobody Dies Here: Inside Melbourne's Medically Supervised Injecting Room

Goodnight and good luck

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:39:40 GMT

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.

Featuring

Clients - Philip, Duane, Aaron

Host - Michelle Ransom-Hughes

Nurses - Kerry, Jen, Paul, Simon

Harm Reduction Practitioners - Tess, Dylan

Head of Security - Amri

Medical Director- Nico Clarke

Credits

Producer/ Writer/ Editor/ Sound Design/ Mix - Michelle Ransom-Hughes

Atmospheric Sound - Michelle Ransom-Hughes and Jon Tjhia

Mix assist - Dylan Ransom-Hughes

Theme - Jen Anderson

Help & Support - Alcohol and Drug Foundation

Harm Reduction Australia

Lifeline (remember you can call 13 11 14, 24 hours in Australia)

*an earlier version of this episode incorrectly stated MSIR's permanency was granted after the release of the Ken Lay Report, when it was after the Ryan Review.

Thanks

(MSIR) Shelley Cogger, Dr Nico Clark, Zoe, Jen Anderson, James, Simon, Lisa, and all the visiting clients and staff on duty, Sunday 26 June 2022; and at closing time, 29 July 2023.

Artwork by Eloise McCullough.

Recorded on unceded Wurundjeri land, produced on unceded Turrbal/ Jagera land.

An independent production of Alongside Radio (Australia), made possible by the cooperation of the North Richmond MSIR.

You can support the production here

Read the Ryan Review to get more stats and facts about the trial of the North Richmond MSIR

"Since its establishment in 2018, the Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR) trial in North Richmond has succeeded in achieving the trial’s central objective: saving lives. There have been almost 6,000 overdose events in the MSIR during the trial, and none has been fatal. Modelling suggests that during its time in operation the MSIR has prevented up to 63 deaths." (p.5 Ryan Review, February 2023)

Music

Rom ram rem a computer’s first dream - Zuben

Drift - Daniel Birch

Computer Dream -

The beginning actually - File Under Toner

Woodpaths (1974) - Daniel Barbiero (with kind permission)

The Shapes That Shadows Make - Daniel BIrch (with kind permission)

Nobody Dies Here Theme (Jen Anderson) (original composition)

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Angela

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:16:37 GMT

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 person who is deceased*

Episode contains: overdose death, coarse language

Credits

Host - Kerin

Featuring - Angela

Producer/ Editor/ Interviewer - Michelle Ransom-Hughes

Co-Host recording - Shelley Cogger

Mix Assistance - Dylan Ransom-Hughes

Theme - Jen Anderson

Thanks to: Shelley, Nico, Simon, Jen, Dylan, Sophie, Jaye, Jon and all the staff and clients at the MSIR who have supported this independent project.

Recorded in 2022 on unceded Wurundjeri land, produced on unceded Turrbal/ Jagera land.

Help & Support - Alcohol and Drug Foundation

Harm Reduction Australia

Lifeline (remember you can call 13 11 14, 24 hours in Australia)

An independent production of Alongside Radio (Australia), made possible by the cooperation of the North Richmond MSIR.

You can support the production here

Read the Ryan Review to get more stats and facts about the trial of the North Richmond MSIR

Music

Nobody Dies Here Theme - Jen Anderson

GuitarDandC by Kevin Boucher

Blue Dot Sessions

Cello by Kelly Latimore (CCbyA) Free Music Archive

Orange River by <

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John

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:16:14 GMT

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.

Episode contains: strong language, overdose death and adult themes

Help & Support - Alcohol and Drug Foundation
Harm Reduction Australia
Lifeline (remember you can call 13 11 14, 24 hours in Australia)

Credits
Host - Pudgey
Featuring - John
Producer/ Interviewer/ Editor - Michelle Ransom-Hughes
Mix assistance - Dylan Ransom-Hughes
Host recording - Shelley Cogger

Theme - Jen Anderson
Field recordings - Michelle Ransom-Hughes

Recorded on unceded Wurundjeri land, produced on unceded Turrbal/ Jagera land.

An independent production of Alongside Radio (Australia), made possible by the cooperation of the North Richmond MSIR.
You can support the production here

Read the Ryan Review to get more stats and facts about the trial of the North Richmond MSIR

Thanks
(MSIR) Nico Clark, Zoe, Jen Anderson, James Fitzpatrick, Shelley Cogger, Donna, Lisa, and the staff who helped make these interviews possible.
Dylan Ransom-Hughes, Daniel Semo, Sophie Ransom, Jaye Kranz, Lucy Osborne, Kim Lester, Dave Suttee, Pippa Williams, Adele Pickvance.
Series art by Eloise McCullough.

Music
Nobody Dies Here Theme - Jen Anderson
Unalin - Tim Khan (CC0) freesound
Attempt 7 - Jared C. Balogh (CCbyNC)
Slin - Tim Khan (CC0) freesound

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Kerin

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 04:20:55 GMT

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

Credits
Featuring - Kerin
Host - Pudgey
Producer/ Interviewer/ Editor - Michelle Ransom-Hughes
Mix Assistance - Dylan Ransom-Hughes
Host recording - Shelley Cogger
Theme - Jen Anderson

Recorded on unceded Wurundjeri land, produced on unceded Turrbal/ Jagera land.

An independent production of Alongside Radio (Australia), made possible by the cooperation of the North Richmond MSIR.
You can support the production here

Read the Ryan Review to get more stats and facts about the trial of the North Richmond MSIR

Thanks
(MSIR) Nico Clark, Zoe, Jen Anderson, James Fitzpatrick, Shelley Cogger, Donna, Lisa, and the staff who helped make these interviews possible.
Dylan Ransom-Hughes, Daniel Semo, Sophie Ransom, Jaye Kranz, Lucy Osborne, Kim Lester, Dave Suttee, Pippa Williams, Adele Pickvance.
Series art by Eloise McCullough.

Music
Nobody Dies Here Theme - Jen Anderson (series original)
Precious Breath - Jen Anderson (series original)
Waiting Stillness - Brylie Christopher Oxley
6666666666666666 - Alpha Hydrae (via FMA)

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Heroin, health and the spaces in between

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 13:03:55 GMT

In Zone 4 people wanting to alter their heroin use can start pharmacotherapy within 24 hours. Clients take the lead in managing their health, supported by trauma-informed care. The MSIR’s in-house medical services catch people at risk of falling between the cracks of the wider health system.

Featuring
Head of Security - Amri
Medical Director - Dr Nico Clark
Nurse and *EPOCH team member - Jen
Harm Reduction Practitioner and EPOCH team member - Dylan
MSIR Client - ‘Oscar Wilde’
Host - Michelle Ransom-Hughes

Credits
Producer/ Writer/ Editor/ Sound Design/ Mix: Michelle Ransom-Hughes
Atmospheric Sound Recordings: Michelle Ransom-Hughes and Jon Tjhia
Fact Checker: Shelley Cogger
Final Mix: Dylan Ransom-Hughes
Theme: Jen Anderson

Recorded on unceded Wurundjeri land, produced on unceded Turrbal/ Jagera land

An independent production of Alongside Radio (Australia), made with the cooperation of the North Richmond Community Health MSIR.
You can support the production here
Read the Ryan Review to get more stats and facts about the trial of the North Richmond MSIR
Resources and support for people who inject drugs

*The EPOCH program (in conjunction with St Vincent's Hospital) helped the MSIR meet its licensing objectives by reducing the rate of Blood Borne Viruses.
More than 360 people have started Hep-C treatments (as of June 2023), via the MSIR.

Thanks
(MSIR) Shelley Cogger, Dr Nico Clark, Zoe, Jen Anderson, James, Simon, and all the visiting clients and staff on duty, Sunday 26 June 2022.
Dylan Ransom-Hughes, Daniel Semo, Sophie Ransom, Jon Tjhia, Jaye Kranz, Lucy Osborne, Dave Suttee and Pippa Williams.
Episode art by Eloise McCullough

Music
Dusty and Freezing - Crowander (licensed)
Nobody Dies Here Theme - Jen Anderson (series original composition)
Hesi’im and Orange River by REW<< (CCbyANC4.0 via Free Music Archive)
Electronic Minute 328 by gis_sweden
Nnionn by TIm Khan (CCbyA via freesound)

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Rachael

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 01:24:05 GMT

Rachael reflects on the relationships and the ritual that draw her back to the injecting room; how some people flirt with death, and why she’s trying opioid replacement, Suboxone.

CW: drug use, mild coarse language

Credits
Host: Pudgey
Featuring: Rachael
Interviewer: Michelle Ransom-Hughes

Producer/ Editor/ Sound Design: Michelle Ransom-Hughes
Host recording: Shelley Cogger

Recorded on unceded Wurundjeri land, produced on unceded Turrbal/ Jagera land

An independent production of Alongside Radio (Australia), made possible by the cooperation of the North Richmond MSIR.
You can support the production here
Read the Ryan Review to get more stats and facts about the trial of the North Richmond MSIR

"Since its establishment in 2018, the Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR) trial in North Richmond has succeeded in achieving the trial’s central objective: saving lives. There have been almost 6,000 overdose events in the MSIR during the trial, and none has been fatal. Modelling suggests that during its time in operation the MSIR has prevented up to 63 deaths." (p.5 Ryan Review, February 2023)

Thanks
Dylan Ransom-Hughes, Jen Anderson, Nico Clark, Donna, Lisa, Simon, Alice and Sean, Sophie, and all the staff at the MSIR who helped make these interviews with clients possible

Music
Keratin Rust and a Clear Soul by Alpha Hydrae CC0
Nobody Dies Here Theme by Jen Anderson
Music under license by Chad Crouch

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Sammy

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 09:13:49 GMT

Sammy’s a strong voice within the MSIR’s client advisory group. Her understanding of how criminalisation and stigma impact people who use drugs comes from a lifetime of thriving on the margins.

Credits
Host: Pudgey
Featuring: Sammy
Interviewer: Michelle Ransom-Hughes

Producer/ Editor/ Sound Design: Michelle Ransom-Hughes
Host recording: Shelley Cogger

Recorded on unceded Wurundjeri land, produced on unceded Turrbal/ Jagera land.

An independent production of Alongside Radio (Australia), made possible by the cooperation of the North Richmond MSIR.
You can support the production here
Read the Ryan Review to get more stats and facts about the trial of the North Richmond MSIR

"Since its establishment in 2018, the Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR) trial in North Richmond has succeeded in achieving the trial’s central objective: saving lives. There have been almost 6,000 overdose events in the MSIR during the trial, and none has been fatal. Modelling suggests that during its time in operation the MSIR has prevented up to 63 deaths." (p.5 Ryan Review, February 2023)

Thanks
Dylan Ransom-Hughes, Jen Anderson, Nico Clark, Donna, Lisa, Shelley, Simon, Alice and Sean, Sophie and all the staff at the MSIR who helped make these interviews with clients possible

Music
Dry Air - Chad Crouch
Nobody Dies Here Theme - Jen Anderson (series original)
Surfaces by Daniel Birch (under license)

Series art: Eloise McCullough
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Not just injecting

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 04:37:33 GMT

From karaoke to crisis care: we hear how the bonds of trust formed between people who come to inject drugs and MSIR workers can play out in Zone 3, Aftercare. Walking alongside clients can sometimes mean watching people turn their life around; and sometimes end in loss.

Content advice: drug use, mild coarse language

Featuring
Nurses - Kerry, Simon, Paul, Jen
Harm Reduction Practitioners - Tess, Dylan, Lisa
Head of Security - Amri
Host: Michelle Ransom-Hughes

Credits
Producer/ Editor/ Writer/ Sound Design: Michelle Ransom-Hughes
Atmospheric Sound recordings: Jon Tjhia and Michelle Ransom-Hughes
Final mix: Dylan Ransom-Hughes

Recorded on Wurundjeri land, produced on Turrbal/ Jagera land

An independent production of Alongside Radio (Australia), made possible by the cooperation of the North Richmond MSIR
You can support the production here
Read the Ryan Review to get more stats and facts about the trial of the North Richmond MSIR

"Since its establishment in 2018, the Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR) trial in North Richmond has succeeded in achieving the trial’s central objective: saving lives. There have been almost 6,000 overdose events in the MSIR during the trial, and none has been fatal. Modelling suggests that during its time in operation the MSIR has prevented up to 63 deaths." (p.5 Ryan Review, February 2023)

Thanks
(MSIR) Shelley Cogger, Nico Clark, Zoe Gleeson, Jen Anderson, James Fitzpatrick, and all the visiting clients and staff on duty, Sunday 26 June 2022.
Dylan Ransom-Hughes, Daniel Semo, Sophie Ransom, Jaye Kranz, Lucy Osborne, Kim Lester, Dave Suttee, Virginia H, and Nia P.
Series art by Eloise McCullough.

Music
Nobody Dies Here Theme by Jen Anderson (original)
Off Kilter - Derek Stephens (CCO FMA)
Somewhere There Now - Daniel Barbiero (with kind permission)
Armitage - Kelly Latimore (CCbyA)
Thanks to the generosity of all sound artists and musicians who share their work via Creative Commons licenses and help make independent productions viable

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Christina/ Adrian

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 02:38:01 GMT

Two separate interviews conducted at the MSIR in June 2022

Christina has dreams of studying one day. She sees the community at the MSIR, fellow clients and the workers, as family.
Adrian works in construction. He’s cut back on his heroin use, but it's a secret from his family he remains deeply conflicted about.

Content Advice: explicit language, descriptions of drug use

Credits
Featuring: Christina and Adrian (*not his real name)
Host: Christina
Producer/ Interviewer/ Editor: Michelle Ransom-Hughes
Host recording: Shelley Cogger

Recorded on Wurundjeri land, produced on Turrbal/ Jagera land
An independent production of Alongside Radio (Australia), made possible by the cooperation of the North Richmond MSIR
You can support the production here
Read the Ryan Review to get more stats and facts about the trial of the North Richmond MSIR

Thanks
Shelley Cogger, Donna Williamson, Lisa, Jen Anderson, Nico Clark, and those workers at the MSIR who helped make these interviews with clients possible.
Also, to Dylan Ransom-Hughes, Daniel Semo, Sophie Ransom, Lucy Osborne, Jon Tjhia, Sean and Alice, Dave Suttee, Kim Lester, Miss Nicole and Sheree.

Music
Nobody Dies Here Theme by Jen Anderson
A Human Being by Andy G. Cohen released under a Creative Commons Attribution International License
Inette and Grest by Tim Khan (CCbyA freesound)
Thanks to the generosity of all sound artists and musicians who share their work via Creative Commons licenses and help make independent productions viable
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Watching over you

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 19:30:06 GMT

In the injecting zone, calm attention is crucial. Workers keep a keen eye on people injecting, while also respecting their privacy. And when someone’s oxygen drops, workers are ready to respond immediately and prevent fatal overdose.

Content advice: drug use, overdose, mild coarse language

Featuring
Nurses - Kerry, Paul, Jen and Simon
Harm Reduction Practitioners - Tess, Jesse, Lisa
Client - Christina
MSIR Medical Director - Nico Clark
Host - Michelle Ransom-Hughes

Credits
Producer/ Writer/ Editor/ Sound Design/ Mix - Michelle Ransom-Hughes
Atmospheric Sound recording - Jon Tjhia and Michelle Ransom-Hughes

Recorded on Wurundjeri land, produced on Turrbal/ Jagera land
An independent production of Alongside Radio (Australia), made possible by the cooperation of the North Richmond MSIR
You can support the production here
Read the Ryan Review to get more stats and facts about the trial of the North Richmond MSIR

"Since its establishment in 2018, the Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR) trial in North Richmond has succeeded in achieving the trial’s central objective: saving lives. There have been almost 6,000 overdose events in the MSIR during the trial, and none has been fatal. Modelling suggests that during its time in operation the MSIR has prevented up to 63 deaths." (p.5 Ryan Review, February 2023)

Thanks
(MSIR) Shelley Cogger, Dr Nico Clark, Zoe Gleeson, Jen Anderson, James Fitzpatrick, and all the visiting clients and staff on duty, Sunday 26 June 2022.
Jon Tjhia, Dylan Ransom-Hughes, Daniel Semo, Sophie Ransom, Jaye Kranz, Lucy Osborne, Kim Lester, Miss Nicole, Dave Suttee, Virginia H, and Nia P.

Music
Arriving Fog and Anticipation by Brylie Christopher Oxley (with kind permission)
Orma by Tim Khan (CCbyA freesound)
Grevillea Music by Danny Bale (CCbyANC)
Nobody Dies Here Theme by Jen Anderson (original)
Various by David Szesztay (under license)
Thanks to the generosity of all sound artists and musicians who share their work via Creative Commons licenses and help make independent productions viable
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Beattie

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 19:15:38 GMT

When the MSIR opened Beattie was the fourth person to register and would use the room most days. Now, with the help of his ‘medicine’, a housing program and trusted medical advisors, he’s working towards the life he wants. Vigilance about his health and fear of overdose keep him coming back to the MSIR.

Content Advice: descriptions of drug use and overdose

Credits
Featuring - Beattie
Host - Christina
Producer/ Interviewer/ Editor - Michelle Ransom-Hughes
Host recording - Shelley Cogger

Recorded on Wurundjeri land, produced on Turrbal/ Jagera land
An independent production of Alongside Radio (Australia), made possible by the cooperation of the North Richmond MSIR
You can support the production here

Thank you
Jen Anderson, Shelley Cogger, Donna, Lisa, Dr Nico Clark, Dylan Ransom-Hughes, Jon Tjhia, Jaye Kranz, Sophie Ransom, Lucy Osborne, Alice Garner and Sean Guillory---==

Links
Read the Ryan Review to get more stats and facts about the trial of the North Richmond MSIR
Launch Housing

Music
Distant Drums by King Kong Ding Dong (CCbyANC/ FMA)
Precious Breath by Jen Anderson (Original)
11066 Etoile by Downliners Sekt (CCbyANC/ FMA)
Nobody Dies Here Theme by Jen Anderson (original)

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Everyone is welcome. Not everyone is welcome.

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 19:00:11 GMT

In the entry zone, staff walk the fine line between extending a warm, non-judgemental welcome to all and adhering to licensing regulations. People from every walk of life present here to access the room.

Featuring
Head of Security - Amri
Nurses - Kerry, Paul and Simon
NSP Worker - Carmel
Harm Reduction Practitioners - Tess, Jesse and Lisa
Client - Beattie
Host - Michelle Ransom-Hughes

Credits
Producer/ Writer/ Editor/ Sound Design/ Mix - Michelle Ransom-Hughes
Atmospheric Sound Recording - Jon Tjhia and Michelle Ransom-Hughes

Recorded on Wurundjeri land, produced on Turrbal/ Jagera land
An independent production of Alongside Radio (Australia), made possible by the cooperation of the North Richmond MSIR
You can support the production here
Read the Ryan Review to get more stats and facts about the trial of the North Richmond MSIR

"Since its establishment in 2018, the Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR) trial in North Richmond has succeeded in achieving the trial’s central objective: saving lives. There have been almost 6,000 overdose events in the MSIR during the trial, and none has been fatal. Modelling suggests that during its time in operation the MSIR has prevented up to 63 deaths." (p.5 Ryan Review, February 2023)

Thanks
(MSIR) Dr Nico Clark, Shelley Cogger, Zoe Gleeson, Jen Anderson, James Fitzpatrick, and all the visiting clients and staff on duty, Sunday 26 June 2022
AND Dylan Ransom-Hughes, Daniel Semo, Sophie Ransom, Jon Tjhia, Jaye Kranz, Lucy Osborne, Miss Nicole, Dave Suttee, Virginia Heal and Nia Pericles
Artwork by Eloise McCullough

Music
Selva Oscura by Daniel Barbiero (with kind permission)
Nobody Dies Here Theme (Jen Anderson) (original works)
Destruction Loop and For The Record by Daniel Birch (with kind permission)
A Strange Childhood (Paradigm) (CCbyA FMA)
Guitar Riff by DeerLord (CCbyA)
incinc by Tim Khan (CCbyA - Freesound)
Nobody Dies Here Second Theme Variation 1 and Variation 2 by Jen Anderson (original works)
1106 Etoile (Downliners Sekt) (CCbyANC)

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Introducing Nobody Dies Here

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 06:35:47 GMT

Featuring: Adrian, Angela, Beattie, Christina, Jesse, John, Kerrin, Kerry, Paul

Producer/ Editor/ Sound Design: Michelle Ransom-Hughes

Music:
Nobody Dies Here Theme by Jen Anderson
A Human Being by Andy G. Cohen released under a Creative Commons Attribution International License

Extra thanks to Dylan Ransom-Hughes, Jon Tjhia, Daniel Semo, Shelley Cogger, Sophie Ransom, Jaye Kranz, Lucy Osborne

Recorded on Wurundjeri land, produced on Turrbal/ Yuggera land
An Independent production of Alongside Radio (Australia), made possible by the cooperation of the North Richmond MSIR
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.