
Nobody Dies Here: Inside Melbourne's Medically Supervised Injecting Room
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<p>Tour an exceptional health service with the people who know it best, health workers and people who inject drugs, in this twelve episode series.</p><p>Winner Best Documentary Australian Podcast Awards 2023</p><br><p>A fully independent and self-funded Alongside Radio (Australia) production.</p><p>Recorded on unceded Wurundjeri land, produced on unceded Turrbal/ Yagera land.</p><p>Created with the cooperation of North Richmond Community Health’s Medically Supervised Injecting Room.</p><br><p>You can support the show <a href="https://paypal.me/RansomHughes?country.x=AU&locale.x=en_AU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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August 23, 2023
Goodnight and good luck
<p>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.</p><br><p><strong>Featuring</strong></p><p>Clients - Philip, Duane, Aaron</p><p>Host - Michelle Ransom-Hughes</p><p>Nurses - Kerry, Jen, Paul, Simon </p><p>Harm Reduction Practitioners - Tess, Dylan</p><p>Head of Security - Amri</p><p>Medical Director- Nico Clarke</p><br><p><strong>Credits</strong></p><p>Producer/ Writer/ Editor/ Sound Design/ Mix - Michelle Ransom-Hughes</p><p>Atmospheric Sound - Michelle Ransom-Hughes and Jon Tjhia</p><p>Mix assist - Dylan Ransom-Hughes</p><p>Theme - Jen Anderson </p><br><p><a href="https://adf.org.au/help-support/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Help & Support - Alcohol and Drug Foundation</a></p><p><a href="https://www.harmreductionaustralia.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Harm Reduction Australia</a></p><p><a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lifeline</a> (remember you can call 13 11 14, 24 hours in Australia)</p><br><p>*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.</p><br><p><strong>Thanks</strong> </p><p>(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.</p><br><p>Artwork by Eloise McCullough.</p><br><p>Recorded on unceded Wurundjeri land, produced on unceded Turrbal/ Jagera land.</p><br><p>An independent production of Alongside Radio (Australia), made possible by the cooperation of the North Richmond MSIR.</p><p>You can support the production<a href="https://paypal.me/RansomHughes?country.x=AU&locale.x=en_AU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a></p><p><a href="https://www.health.vic.gov.au/publications/review-of-the-medically-supervised-injecting-room-2023" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read the Ryan Review</a> to get more stats and facts about the trial of the North Richmond MSIR</p><br><p>"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)</p><br><p><strong>Music </strong></p><p>Rom ram rem a computer’s first dream - Zuben</p><p>Drift - Daniel Birch </p><p>Computer Dream - </p><p>The beginning actually - File Under Toner</p><p>Woodpaths (1974) - Daniel Barbiero (with kind permission)</p><p>The Shapes That Shadows Make - Daniel BIrch (with kind permission)</p><p>Nobody Dies Here Theme (Jen Anderson) (original composition)</p><br><p>Thanks to the generosity of all sound artists and musicians who share their work via <a href="https://creativecommons.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Creative Commons</a> licenses and help make independent productions viable.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

August 23, 2023
Angela
<p>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. </p><br><p>*Aboriginal listeners are advised this episode contains the name of a person who is deceased*</p><br><p>Episode contains: overdose death, coarse language</p><br><p><strong>Credits</strong></p><p>Host - Kerin</p><p>Featuring - Angela </p><p>Producer/ Editor/ Interviewer - Michelle Ransom-Hughes</p><p>Co-Host recording - Shelley Cogger</p><p>Mix Assistance - Dylan Ransom-Hughes</p><br><p>Theme - Jen Anderson</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>Recorded in 2022 on unceded Wurundjeri land, produced on unceded Turrbal/ Jagera land.</p><br><p><a href="https://adf.org.au/help-support/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Help & Support - Alcohol and Drug Foundation</a></p><p><a href="https://www.harmreductionaustralia.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Harm Reduction Australia</a></p><p><a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lifeline</a> (remember you can call 13 11 14, 24 hours in Australia)</p><br><p>An independent production of Alongside Radio (Australia), made possible by the cooperation of the North Richmond MSIR.</p><p>You can support the production<a href="https://paypal.me/RansomHughes?country.x=AU&locale.x=en_AU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.health.vic.gov.au/publications/review-of-the-medically-supervised-injecting-room-2023" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read the Ryan Review</a> to get more stats and facts about the trial of the North Richmond MSIR</p><br><p><strong>Music</strong></p><p>Nobody Dies Here Theme - Jen Anderson</p><p>GuitarDandC by Kevin Boucher</p><p>Blue Dot Sessions</p><p>Cello by Kelly Latimore (CCbyA) Free Music Archive</p><p>Orange River by <<REW </p><br><p>Thanks to the generosity of all sound artists and musicians who share their work via<a href="https://creativecommons.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Creative Commons</a> licenses and help make independent productions viable.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

August 23, 2023
John
<p>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.</p><br><p>Episode contains: strong language, overdose death and adult themes</p><br><p><a href="https://adf.org.au/help-support/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Help & Support - Alcohol and Drug Foundation</a></p><p><a href="https://www.harmreductionaustralia.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Harm Reduction Australia</a></p><p><a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lifeline</a> (remember you can call 13 11 14, 24 hours in Australia)</p><br><p><strong>Credits</strong></p><p>Host - Pudgey</p><p>Featuring - John </p><p>Producer/ Interviewer/ Editor - Michelle Ransom-Hughes</p><p>Mix assistance - Dylan Ransom-Hughes</p><p>Host recording - Shelley Cogger</p><br><p>Theme - Jen Anderson</p><p>Field recordings - Michelle Ransom-Hughes</p><br><p>Recorded on unceded Wurundjeri land, produced on unceded Turrbal/ Jagera land.</p><br><p>An independent production of Alongside Radio (Australia), made possible by the cooperation of the North Richmond MSIR.</p><p>You can support the production<a href="https://paypal.me/RansomHughes?country.x=AU&locale.x=en_AU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.health.vic.gov.au/publications/review-of-the-medically-supervised-injecting-room-2023" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read the Ryan Review</a> to get more stats and facts about the trial of the North Richmond MSIR</p><br><p><strong>Thanks</strong> </p><p>(MSIR) Nico Clark, Zoe, Jen Anderson, James Fitzpatrick, Shelley Cogger, Donna, Lisa, and the staff who helped make these interviews possible. </p><p>Dylan Ransom-Hughes, Daniel Semo, Sophie Ransom, Jaye Kranz, Lucy Osborne, Kim Lester, Dave Suttee, Pippa Williams, Adele Pickvance.</p><p>Series art by Eloise McCullough.</p><br><p>Music</p><ul><li>Nobody Dies Here Theme - Jen Anderson</li><li>Unalin - Tim Khan (CC0) freesound</li><li>Attempt 7 - Jared C. Balogh (CCbyNC) </li><li>Slin - Tim Khan (CC0) freesound</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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<p>Tour an exceptional health service with the people who know it best, health workers and people who inject drugs, in this twelve episode series.</p><p>Winner Best Documentary Australian Podcast Awards 2023</p><br><p>A fully independent and self-funded Alongside Radio (Australia) production.</p><p>Recorded on unceded Wurundjeri land, produced on unceded Turrbal/ Yagera land.</p><p>Created with the cooperation of North Richmond Community Health’s Medically Supervised Injecting Room.</p><br><p>You can support the show <a href="https://paypal.me/RansomHughes?country.x=AU&locale.x=en_AU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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