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

Introducing Nobody Dies Here

Featuring: Adrian, Angela, Beattie, Christina, Jesse, John, Kerrin, Kerry, PaulProducer/ Editor/ Sound Design: Michelle Ransom-HughesMusic:Nobody Dies Here Theme by Jen AndersonA Human Being by Andy G. Cohen released under a Creative Commons Attribution International LicenseExtra thanks to Dylan Ransom-Hughes, Jon Tjhia, Daniel Semo, Shelley Cogger, Sophie Ransom, Jaye Kranz, Lucy OsborneRecorded on Wurundjeri land, produced on Turrbal/ Yuggera landAn 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.

Everyone is welcome. Not everyone is welcome.

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.FeaturingHead of Security - AmriNurses - Kerry, Paul and Simon NSP Worker - CarmelHarm Reduction Practitioners - Tess, Jesse and Lisa Client - BeattieHost - Michelle Ransom-HughesCreditsProducer/ Writer/ Editor/ Sound Design/ Mix - Michelle Ransom-HughesAtmospheric Sound Recording - Jon Tjhia and Michelle Ransom-HughesRecorded on Wurundjeri land, produced on Turrbal/ Jagera landAn independent production of Alongside Radio (Australia), made possible by the cooperation of the North Richmond MSIRYou can support the production hereRead 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 2022AND Dylan Ransom-Hughes, Daniel Semo, Sophie Ransom, Jon Tjhia, Jaye Kranz, Lucy Osborne, Miss Nicole, Dave Suttee, Virginia Heal and Nia PericlesArtwork by Eloise McCulloughMusic 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)Thanks to the generosity of all sound artists and musicians who share their work via Creative Commons licenses and help make independent podcast productions viable Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beattie

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 overdoseCreditsFeaturing - BeattieHost - ChristinaProducer/ Interviewer/ Editor - Michelle Ransom-HughesHost recording - Shelley CoggerRecorded on Wurundjeri land, produced on Turrbal/ Jagera landAn independent production of Alongside Radio (Australia), made possible by the cooperation of the North Richmond MSIRYou can support the production hereThank 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---==LinksRead the Ryan Review to get more stats and facts about the trial of the North Richmond MSIRLaunch HousingMusicDistant 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)Thanks to the generosity of all sound artists and musicians who share their work via Creative Commons licenses and help make independent productions viable Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watching over you

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 languageFeaturingNurses - Kerry, Paul, Jen and Simon Harm Reduction Practitioners - Tess, Jesse, Lisa Client - ChristinaMSIR Medical Director - Nico ClarkHost - Michelle Ransom-HughesCreditsProducer/ Writer/ Editor/ Sound Design/ Mix - Michelle Ransom-HughesAtmospheric Sound recording - Jon Tjhia and Michelle Ransom-HughesRecorded on Wurundjeri land, produced on Turrbal/ Jagera landAn independent production of Alongside Radio (Australia), made possible by the cooperation of the North Richmond MSIRYou can support the production hereRead 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.MusicArriving 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christina/ Adrian

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 useCreditsFeaturing: Christina and Adrian (*not his real name)Host: ChristinaProducer/ Interviewer/ Editor: Michelle Ransom-HughesHost recording: Shelley CoggerRecorded on Wurundjeri land, produced on Turrbal/ Jagera landAn independent production of Alongside Radio (Australia), made possible by the cooperation of the North Richmond MSIRYou can support the production hereRead the Ryan Review to get more stats and facts about the trial of the North Richmond MSIRThanksShelley 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.MusicNobody Dies Here Theme by Jen AndersonA Human Being by Andy G. Cohen released under a Creative Commons Attribution International LicenseInette 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.