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

Picture yourself on a new career path

21 July 2022

Corrections Victoria is currently recruiting new prison officers.

Death in custody at St Vincent’s Hospital

19 July 2022

Corrections Victoria acknowledges the death of a 63-year-old prisoner at St Vincent’s Hospital on Thursday 14 July 2022.

Passing in custody at Metropolitan Remand Centre

1 July 2022

Corrections Victoria acknowledges the death of a 46-year-old prisoner at Metropolitan Remand Centre on 1 July.

Australian Corrections Medal

Congratulating our Queen’s Birthday Honours 2022 recipients

14 June 2022

Three Corrections Victoria staff have been recognised in the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Feet walking along a path into the distance

Measuring recidivism in the Victorian system

13 May 2022

Corrections Victoria is changing how it measures recidivism to bring us into line with other states.

Passing in custody at St Vincent’s Hospital

12 May 2022

Corrections Victoria acknowledges the death of a prisoner at St Vincent’s Hospital on 10 May.

Australian Corrections Medal White Space

Corrections staff honoured for their dedicated service

27 April 2022

Corrections Victoria staff awarded the Australian Corrections Medal in recognition of their excellent service

Female counselor sitting at a table with a clipboard in a room talking to a male client

Employment support available through Jobs Victoria

6 April 2022

New Jobs Victoria services across the state will support long-term jobseekers and those at risk of long-term unemployment, including ex-offenders and Justice clients.

Passing in custody at Metropolitan Remand Centre

22 February 2022

Corrections Victoria acknowledges the death of a 40 year old prisoner at Metropolitan Remand Centre on 21 February. We send our deepest condolences to the man’s family.

Boston, the 500th retired greyhound to come to Tarrengower Prison, was treated to a dog-friendly cake.

Tarrengower Prison gives 500th greyhound a new leash on life

15 February 2022

Tarrengower Prison is celebrating the rehabilitation of its 500th foster greyhound, ‘Boston’.