News archive | Corrections, Prisons and Parole

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 coronavirus (COVID-19)
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.
- 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.

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Greater Sydney incl. Central Coast, Shellharbour, Blue Mountains, Wollongong are red zones under VIC’s Travel Permit System from 1am 25 June.

As of Tuesday 25 May 2021, all visits to Victorian prisons are suspended until further notice while the current COVID-19 situation is assessed. Visits will recommence as soon as possible, when it is safe to do so.

For more information on Corrections Victoria's response to the risk of COVID-19, see Our response to coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Ravenhall Prison

Cultural review of the adult custodial corrections system

17 June 2021

The Victorian Government is undertaking an independent cultural review of the adult custodial corrections system.

Death in custody at Port Phillip Prison

27 April 2021

Corrections Victoria would like to acknowledge the passing of a prisoner at Port Phillip Prison on the evening of 26 April 2021.

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Our response to coronavirus (COVID-19)

26 April 2021

Corrections Victoria is responding to the potential risk of COVID-19 to ensure the safety of staff, prisoners and visitors. This information was last updated on 1 June 2021.

Death in custody at Melbourne Assessment Prison

19 April 2021

A prisoner died at Melbourne Assessment Prison on 19 April 2021.

Chisholm Road Prison reaches one million work hours

16 April 2021

Chisholm Road Prison passed a major milestone this month with over one million labour hours worked on the project since construction started in February 2020.

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Death in custody at the Ravenhall Correctional Centre

10 March 2021

Corrections Victoria would like to acknowledge the passing of a prisoner at Ravenhall Correctional Centre on 7 March 2021.

Our people recognised in the Australia Day Honours 2021

27 January 2021

Corrections Victoria staff have been recognised in the 2021 Australia Day Honours List in 2021.

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Podcast featuring Shaun Braybrook, General Manager Wulgunggo Ngalu Learning Place

9 July 2020

Corrections Victoria’s Shaun Braybrook features as a special guest on Williams and Lonsdale’s latest podcast, shining a light on Wulgunggo Ngalu Learning Place.

Prison mural unveiled

12 March 2020

Congratulations to everyone who was involved in painting the Melbourne Assessment Prison's giant new mural.

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National Corrections Day 2021

29 January 2020

Minister for Corrections, Natalie Hutchins visited Melbourne Assessment Prison and Judy Lazarus Transition Centre today - on the fourth National Corrections Day celebrated in Victoria to acknowledge and thank frontline staff for all their work.