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

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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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