Ivanhoe Warakirri Centre
Ivanhoe Warakirri Centre is a minimum security centre for male inmates only and is located in far western NSW midway between Parkes and Broken Hill, 210 km north of Hay.
The Centre has accommodation for 55 inmates with C2 and C3 classifications. The inmate population is approximately 80% Aboriginal.
Inmates work in various areas as domestic cleaners, in the kitchen, building and ground maintenance, community projects and the Mobile Outreach program.
Inmates also participate in education and other programs. These include such things as numeracy and literacy, anger management and Alcohol and Other Drugs programs.
Address
PO Box 109
Ivanhoe NSW 2878
Phone: (02) 6995 1403
How to get there
Public Transport
There is a railway station directly opposite the Centre. CountryLink provides a limited service. Call 132 232 for more details.
City Rail Information
Private Transport
The Cobb Highway from Hay is the only sealed road into Ivanhoe. Before the railway crossing, turn left into Mitchell Street. The Centre is located at the end of Mitchell Street.
Parking is available at the railway car park only.
Visitor Information
Bookings:
No booking required.
Visit times:
Visits are available on weekends and public holidays between 8.30am and 3.00pm.
Legal Visits
Legal practitioners may visit every day of the week between 8.30am and 3.00pm.
Education
Inmates have the option of full or part-time study. With a high proportion of inmates having poor literacy and numeracy skills, classes are encouraged for at least 6 hours per week. The Centre's main educational focus is on literacy and numeracy.
This is supported by TAFE courses that offer practical work skills as listed below. Inmates are encouraged to get their resumes in preparation for their release.
Please note that courses are subject to change.
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