News archive | Corrections Victoria

Community corrections
Community corrections
- Orders
  Orders
  
  Orders are issued to offenders by courts and by the Adult Parole Board.
- Community work
  Community work
  
  The majority of offenders are required to undertake unpaid community work as a condition of their order.
- Community partnerships
  Community partnerships
  
  Partnerships between Community Correctional Services (CCS) and Community Work Partner Agencies are integral to the success of the Community Work Program.
- Community programs
  Community programs
  
  The partnerships between CCS and Community Work Partner Agencies are integral to the success of the Community Work Program.
Top tasks
- Read about changes to CCS in response to COVID-19
- Find a CCS office
Prisons
Prisons
- Remand
  Remand
  
  Alleged offenders on remand are held in custody before and during their trial (on criminal charges) by order of a court.
- Going to Prison
  Going to Prison
  
  All prisoners undergo reception and assessment before being placed in a prison unit appropriate to the prison and the prisoner's needs.
- Contacting a prisoner
  Contacting a prisoner
  
  How to arrange contact or visits with prisoners in the Victorian prison system.
- Professional contact
  Professional contact
  
  Prisoners are entitled to meetings, phone calls and video calls with professional visitors.
- Health care
  Health care
  
  The quality and standard of health care provided to prisoners is the same as that provided in the community through the public health system.
- Programs
  Programs
  
  Corrections Victoria provides a wide range of program opportunities for prisoners to assist in their rehabilitation and successful return to the community after release from custody.
Parole
Parole
- Detention and supervision orders
  Detention and supervision orders
  
  Detention Orders and Supervision Orders are correctional orders established in accordance with the Serious Offenders Act 2018.
Release
Release
- Transitional programs
  Transitional programs
  
  Many prisoners experience significant challenges in reintegrating back into the community after their release from prison.
- After-prison support
  After-prison support
  
  After prison, offenders have access to the support services and programs available to the general community.

Port Phillip Prison (PPP) and Ravenhall Correctional Centre is currently experiencing issues with the phone network. Communication with the facilities is limited. The prison operator is working to restore service as quickly as possible.

For urgent welfare concerns, please contact Corrections Victoria on 1300 191 835 or email corrections@justice.vic.gov.au (External link).

News archive

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Our response to COVID-19

25 November 2022

Corrections Victoria is responding to the potential risk of COVID-19 to ensure the safety of staff, prisoners and visitors.

Death in custody at Ravenhall Correctional Centre

25 November 2022

Corrections Victoria acknowledges the death of a 55-year-old prisoner at Ravenhall Correctional Centre on Thursday 24 November 2022.

Death in custody at St John's Hospital

25 November 2022

Corrections Victoria acknowledges the death of an 89-year-old prisoner at St John's Hospital on Wednesday 23 November 2022.

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Darcy McGauley-Bartlett is Victoria’s 2023 Young Australian of the Year

15 November 2022

Congratulations to DJCS staff member Darcy McGauley-Bartlett, who has been announced as Victoria’s 2023 Young Australian of the Year.

Death in custody at St Vincent’s Hospital

16 September 2022

Corrections Victoria acknowledges the death of a 62-year-old prisoner from Metropolitan Remand Centre at St Vincent's Hospital on 14 September, 2022.

Creating job opportunities for people leaving prison

16 September 2022

Corrections Victoria has created new employment pathways by establishing employment focused partnerships with commercial customers.

Passing at Loddon Prison

13 September 2022

It is with great sorrow that Corrections Victoria acknowledges the passing of a 38-year-old Aboriginal man at Loddon Prison on Sunday, 11 September 2022.

Death in custody at Beechworth Correctional Centre

26 August 2022

Corrections Victoria acknowledges the death of a man from Beechworth Correctional Centre on Thursday, 25 August 2022.

Passing in custody at Port Phillip Prison

12 August 2022

It is with great sorrow that Corrections Victoria acknowledges the recent passing of a 32-year-old Aboriginal man at Port Phillip Prison on Wednesday 10 August 2022.

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Death in custody at Port Phillip Prison

22 July 2022

Corrections Victoria acknowledges the death of a 75-year-old prisoner at Port Phillip Prison on Saturday 16 July 2022.