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.

For the latest COVID-19 Victoria updates, restrictions, travel permits and exposure sites, visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au (External link)

As of Tuesday 13 July 2021, in-person personal visits to Victorian prisons are suspended. Professional visits are available. Zoom visits are still available.

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

News archive

Image of Ravenhall Prison sign

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.

The Australian Corrections Medal

Australia Day Honours 2020

28 January 2020

Congratulations to a number of our people who were recognised in the Australia Day 2020 Honours List – a highly prestigious celebration of excellence for significant contributions to our society.

Prisoners improving their physical and mental health

28 November 2019

Dhurringile Prison staff have teamed up with prisoners to help break a 'parkrun' world record, and support their efforts to improve their physical and mental health.

Piper detention unit

New detention unit for most dangerous offenders

7 October 2019

A detention unit to house Victoria’s most dangerous offenders after they have completed their prison sentences has been opened at Barwon Prison.

Reducing women's reoffending

4 October 2019

The Victorian Government is expanding support services and programs focused on reducing the number of women in prison.

The Australian Corrections Medal

Australian Corrections Medal awarded to Corrections staff

17 June 2019

Congratulations to a number of our people who were recognised in the Queen's Birthday 2020 Honours List, a highly prestigious celebration of excellence for significant contributions to our society.