Queensland's Free and Confidential Drug Checking
Important Service Update
Due to recent changes in Queensland’s legislation, CheQpoint is currently unable to resume operations.
We understand many in our community relied on this service and share your disappointment that our doors remain closed.
Our commitment to harm reduction hasn’t changed and we’ll continue to advocate for evidence-based approaches, share research and findings, and promote the message that harm reduction saves lives.
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CHEQPOINT BRISBANE
Temporarily Closed
CHEQPOINT GOLD COAST
Temporarily Closed
QuIHN Brisbane
Address: 1 Hamilton Place, Bowen Hills, QLD, 4006
Phone: (07) 3620 8111
Drug Checking Service Opening Hours: FRIDAYS ONLY 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Getting there: Limited onsite parking & public transport options available
QuIHN Gold Coast
Address: Unit 12 89/99 W Burleigh Rd, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
Phone: (07) 5520 7900
Drug Checking Service Opening Hours: FRIDAYS ONLY 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Getting there: Limited onsite parking & public transport options available.
WHAT IS 
CheQpoint is Queensland’s first free and confidential drug-checking service, launching in Brisbane and the Gold Coast. In collaboration with QuIHN, QuIVAA, and The Loop Australia, and funded by Queensland Health, this essential service aims to help people understand what's really in their substances.
Whether you're at a festival, party, or just curious, CheQpoint allows you to test your substances and get accurate, real-time information. It’s completely anonymous, free, and designed to keep you safer by reducing the risks of unknown substances.
How Does Work?
Bring a Small Sample
We only need a small sample(0.01 gram/ 10mg).
Sample Testing
Our team will take your sample, photograph it, and analyse it using cutting-edge chemical testing. Please note your sample won’t be returned.
Receive Your Results
Once the analysis is done, a harm reduction expert will discuss the results with you. You’ll get detailed information about the substance and tips on reducing risks, helping you make safer decisions.
Further Testing
In some cases, further lab testing might be needed, and we’ll guide you through that process if necessary. Waiting times may vary depending on the day, but we aim to provide results as quickly as possible.
What substances can be tested?
Any samples in the forms of powder, crystals, rocks, crushed pills, small pieces of blotter, or a small amount of liquid.
What substances can’t be tested?
Plant and fungi materials (eg. cannabis or mushrooms)
Drug equipment after its been used (a used cooker or filter, or leftover liquid from a syringe).
Confectionery (e.g. gummies, cookies).
Who can get their drugs checked?
It must be the person who is planning on taking the substance to get their drugs checked.
WHY WE DO THIS
Drug checking has been shown to work in over 20 countries, including New Zealand, the United States, and the Netherlands. These services help people stay safer, reduce harm, and make better choices.
THE PROVEN BENEFITS OF DRUG CHECKING:
- Safer Choices: Drug checking helps reduce risky behaviours by giving you real information about your substances.
- Informed Decisions: Knowing what’s in your substances empowers you to make more informed and safer decisions.
- Open Conversations: Our harm reduction approach encourages honest, non-judgmental conversations about drugs.
- Public Health & Safety: By providing this service, we’re helping to improve community safety and health outcomes.
