Roebourne Regional Prison manages prisoners in single, two, four and six-bed cells.
The prison’s catchment area covers much of the Pilbara and the Kimberley regions.
The prison manages a high percentage of Aboriginal prisoners.
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In brief |
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Opened: |
March 1984 |
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Gender of population: |
Male and female |
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Security level: |
Medium, minimum and maximum for short-term |
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Design capacity: |
116 |
| Current capacity (as at 30 October 2009): | 161 |
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Work camp capacity: |
8 |
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Location: |
7 km from Roebourne, 1600 km north of Perth. |
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Visiting: |
Weekends: 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm. All visits are to be booked via telephone booking system. Other times on application. Phone: (08) 9182 0100. Maximum of three adults at one time per visit. Roebourne Prison is accessible by car on Sampson Road. |
History
Roebourne Regional Prison opened in 1984 after the old Roebourne Gaol was closed. A larger facility was needed to service the growing community following the expansion of mining and pastoral industries in the 1970s and 1980s.
The prison originally managed 70 minimum-security prisoners, but was upgraded to medium-security in 1995.
Day-to-day operations
Prisoners are required to work or study. Trade and workshop skills are an important part of vocational training available. The education curriculum aims to provide prisoners with skills which will help them get a job when released.
Courses include:
- motor mechanics
- painting
- plumbing
- carpentry
- household work
- garden management.
Training in hospitality, tourism and catering is also offered.
The prison has a full-time education officer who is assisted by tutors to provide full-time education from basic literacy to higher education.
Running parallel to vocational training are courses on first aid, alcohol and drug education, alternatives to violence, and hygiene.
The prison also manages the Millstream work camp.
Contact details
Roebourne Regional Prison
Sampson Road
ROEBOURNE WA 6718
Telephone: (08) 9182 0100
Facsimile: (08) 9182 1071
Postal address:
Roebourne Regional Prison
PO Box 21
ROEBOURNE WA 6718
Last Updated: 2-Nov-2009
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