Monday, August 25, 2025

Filo foot patrol worker

He is a familiar face who stands by the streets of Melbourne CBD. His name is Chito Javier, a Filo Foot Patrol worker roaming the City streets carrying a backpack.

Foot Patrol is a confidential mobile, street based, needle syringe program operating the whole year round in Melbourne’s CBD.

Established in 1996, Foot Patrol prevents the transmission of blood borne viruses through the provision of clean injecting equipment, safe syringe disposal units, safer using advice, safe sex information, contraception, support and referrals.

The Foot Patrol model is based on two community development workers walking a designated route in the city each day enabling easy, discreet and free access to clean injecting equipment.

Watch this documentary video of Javier to learn more about the Foot Patrol program.

More information can be found on Youth Projects website.

 

 

 

Hot this week

Filipino-Australian Director James J. Robinson wins Best Australian Director at MIFF 2025

The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) 2025 has recognised...

How to Prep Your Yard for Long-Term Health

Creating a healthy, resilient yard requires more than occasional...

How Property Valuation Courses Prepare You for a Career in Real Estate

Starting a career in real estate can be both...

How Australian Daycare Centres Prepare Kids for School

Starting school is a major milestone in a child’s...

Maghintay Ka Lamang

Ang tulang ito ni Rado Gatchalian ay alay sa...

Topics

Filipino-Australian Director James J. Robinson wins Best Australian Director at MIFF 2025

The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) 2025 has recognised...

How to Prep Your Yard for Long-Term Health

Creating a healthy, resilient yard requires more than occasional...

How Australian Daycare Centres Prepare Kids for School

Starting school is a major milestone in a child’s...

Maghintay Ka Lamang

Ang tulang ito ni Rado Gatchalian ay alay sa...

Melbourne Hosts 58th ASEAN Day Networking Event

The 58th ASEAN Day Networking Event was held on...

Navigating the Startup Ecosystem: Keys to Success

The startup landscape is a dynamic and often unpredictable...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_img