Acacia Prison is about 50 km east of Perth in the Wooroloo area and is the only privately-managed prison in Western Australia. This modern prison was designed after extensive international research.
The prison, owned by the Department of Corrective Services, contracts its management to an external service provider.
Acacia's open plan campus-style design provides significant freedom for prisoners to move within the complex. Prisoners use ‘smart card’ technology to move within the prison, access bank accounts and buy goods from the canteen.
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In brief |
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Opened: |
May 2001 |
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Gender of population: |
Male |
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Security level: |
Medium-security |
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Design capacity: |
750 |
| Current capacity (as at 30 October 2009): | 958 |
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Location |
50 km east of Perth in the Wooroloo area |
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Visiting: |
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 8.15 am – 3.00 pm All visits by appointment only. Phone (08) 9573 3300 (9.00 am – 3.00 pm Saturday – Wednesday) Maximum three visitors at one time per visit. A free bus service is available from Midland Train Station on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Buses leave Midland Train Station at 7.15 am, 9.15 am and 2.00 pm. |
History
The current contractor, Serco Australia, began a five-year contract at Acacia in May 2006. Australian Integration Management Services Corporation (AIMS Corp) was the contractor for the first five years, from May 2001.
Day-to-day operations
Before prisoners transfer to Acacia they undergo a case management assessment at Hakea Prison to develop individual management plans. At Acacia, case managers work with prisoners to design individual management plans, including programs and work needs.
Offenders are expected to work or study, and can access the prison’s education and employment facilities.
The prison houses up to 800 prisoners within three levels of accommodation. Varying degrees of privileges are attached to each level. Cells accommodate single prisoners and are equipped with toilet, shower and basin facilities. The prison provides a range of services to manage the prisoners’ needs.
There are also interconnecting 'buddy' cells and four-bed cells for those who want to share.
Acacia uses a multi-disciplinary approach to the through-care of its prisoners and delivers a range of accredited programs in line with prisoners' individual management plans.
As a Registered Training Organisation, Acacia delivers educational courses and vocational training to prisoners.
Prisoners are employed in a wide variety of industries including food processing, metal work, woodwork, commercial laundry, kitchen, horticulture and grounds maintenance, education support services and general services. Prisoners also have access to a wide range of recreational activities.
Up to 168 prisoners can be housed in self-care units where they cook their own meals and do their own laundry.
The prison is also required to support prisoners re-entering the community by providing links with local community organisations.
Contact details
Acacia Prison
Great Eastern Highway
WOOROLOO WA 6558
Telephone: (08) 9573 3300
Facsimile: (08) 9573 3350
Postal address:
Acacia Prison
Locked Bag 1
WOOROLOO WA 6558
Last Updated: 2-Nov-2009
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