Interview with DJ Bardi Girl from Deadly Human Rights show, Koori Radio

Advocacy

22 Apr 2025

Physicians Call for Health-First Approach to Drug Policy in New Position Statement

The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) has published a position statement that focuses on the need for an evidence-based, comprehensive approach to drug policy that includes education, harm prevention and reduction, and treatment.

Research

03 Mar 2025

Leading the Way: A Peer-Led National Research Strategy for People Who Use Drugs

The start of 2025 has been an exciting time for AIVL’s National Research Program. At the heart of these developments is the establishment of the AIVL National Research Strategy Working Group, a critical step toward the creation of Australia’s first National Research Strategy for People Who Use Drugs, by People Who Use Drugs. No such […]

Research

27 Feb 2025

Human Rights and Drug Policy: Summary Report of Project Findings and Recommendations

A recent four-year national research project by La Trobe University has made significant recommendations to reshape Australia's drug policies. The project advocates for the legalisation of certain drugs and calls for increased funding and support for organisations led by people who use drugs.

Events

Peer Work

20 Dec 2024

Celebrating Excellence: Inaugural AIVL Network Awards Recipients 2024

Congratulations to the inaugural AIVL Network Awards recipients! These awards marked an emotional and unforgettable moment as we recognised and celebrated the remarkable contributions of these outstanding individuals and programs within our community.

Events

21 Nov 2024

The Australian Injecting and Illicit Drug User League (AIVL) Network Awards

The awards are an opportunity to celebrate the talent of our peer workforce and their vital contributions to advancing harm reduction practices and principles.

Events

31 Oct 2024

Celebrate International Drug Users Day 2024: Resources and Reflections

November 1 marks International Drug Users Day (IDUD)—a day for community, connection and celebration for people who use drugs worldwide—challenging the stigma and discrimination that erodes our access to healthcare, safety, self-determination and freedom. This year we want to reaffirm that the war on drugs is a war on people who use drugs. Despite widespread […]

AIVL health and human rights for people who use drugs

Events

01 Oct 2024

Join Us at the Health and Human Rights Summit: Advancing the Wellbeing of People Who Use Drugs

A full-day event designed to bring together community members, advocates, individuals, and organisations.

Arts & Culture

24 Sep 2024

Introducing PACE: A Creative Movement for Artists Who Use Drugs

Are you a person who uses drugs? Do you express your creativity through painting, photography, installations, street art, poems, or songs? If so, PACE (Peer Arts Collective Exhibition) invites you to be part of a project that celebrates creativity, connection, and the power of expression.

Peer Work

09 Jul 2024

Development of a National Peer Work Framework

Working to develop a comprehensive framework and guide for the employment of people who use drugs in harm reduction peer positions.

Safe Using

Stigma and Discrimination

03 May 2024

Victoria scraps proposed second injecting room

Diane Lloyd is a fierce advocate for her community. Loudly and fearlessly sharing her experiences and working tirelessly for the rights of people living with HIV, specifically for people who inject drugs, as an advocate and mentor.