In 1987, in the face of a growing HIV epidemic, a group of drug users, supported by their friends, families and allies established VIVAIDS- now Harm Reduction Victoria- as an independent, user-driven, community based organisation.

Now funded primarily by the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services, HRVic provides peer driven and designed education and resources, practical support, information and advocacy to current and past users of illicit drugs, their supporters and the services who work with them.

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HRVic has often led the way in developing innovative approaches

to peer education and community development, and has contributed to Australia having one of the lowest HIV rates among injecting drug users in the world.

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OUR VISION

A world where all people are treated the same & have the same opportunities regardless of their drug of choice.

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OUR MISSION

To work to advance the health, dignity and social justice of Victorians who use drugs. 

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OUR ROLE

To authentically represent the voices of and for Victorians who use drugs.

HRVic is the state member (Victoria's representative) of the national network of drug user organisations, which is headed up by AIVL, our national peak body. 

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OUR AIM

Our aim is to educate, inform, support and advocate on behalf of all Victorians who use drugs, their friends & their allies.

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