Wandoo Rehabilitation Prison
Wandoo Rehabilitation Prison is WA’s first dedicated Alcohol and other Drug (AOD) rehabilitation prison for women in custody.
The focus of Wandoo is on offering a supportive environment where women can break the cycle of addiction. It offers a safe, healthy, supportive and respectful place to recover and make positive, lasting changes.
Unlike other facilities, it offers dedicated, intensive trauma-informed treatment within a therapeutic community. Women at Wandoo are supported via multi-disciplinary case-management to reduce addiction, improve mental and physical health and reduce the chances of re-offending.
AOD use will be monitored using objective measures to uphold a drug-free approach.
Women at Wandoo will be offered transitional and post-release support for their ongoing rehabilitation and abstinence.
Wandoo has a campus-style layout with low-rise accommodation, communal kitchens, laundries and sports facilities set in gardens.
Fast facts
| Opened: | 6 August 2018 |
| Gender of population: | Female |
| Security level: | Minimum to medium |
| Total capacity: | 77 |
| Location: | 12 km south of Perth |
Philosophy
Wandoo is WA’s first dedicated Alcohol and other Drug rehabilitation prison for women in custody. It offers a respectful place where women can recover and make positive lasting, change. Wandoo operates with the goal of contributing towards a safer community.
Community
Women at Wandoo are supported by staff and peers in a therapeutic community where they must adhere to strict rules. They work together to reduce alcohol and drug addiction, improve their health and reduce their chances of re-offending.
Innovation
Wandoo provides structured, multi-stage trauma-informed care and intervention. Its client-centred approach continues after women leave the facility and transition back into the community
Visiting
Social visits will be available on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays.
Visit times are:
- 8.45 am to 9.45 am
- 10.15 am to 11.15 am
- 1.15 pm to 2.15 pm
- 2.45 pm to 3.45 pm
To make an appointment:
- phone +61 8 9218 7900
- between 8.30 am to 3.45 pm
- Monday to Friday. (except on Public Holidays)
Getting there
Wandoo is located on the corner of Murdoch Drive and Bramanti Road. The entrance is from Bramanti Road. Visitors can reach the facility by car, train or bus.
- Drive - Car parking is available at the entrance of Wandoo.
- Train - Wandoo is approximately 2.4 km from the Murdoch train station (about a 25 minute walk).
- Bus - Refer to the Transperth website for public transport options.
Contact details
Wandoo Rehabilitation Prison
Corner Bramanti Road and Murdoch Drive
MURDOCH WA 6150
Telephone: +61 8 9218 7900
Facsimile: +61 8 9218 7932
Page last updated: 6-Aug-2018