John Morony Correctional Complex
The John Morony Correctional Complex is located 5 km south of Windsor. The Complex houses the John Morony Correctional Centre, a medium security correctional centre for men; the Outer Metropolitan Multi Purpose Correctional Centre, a minimum security correctional centre for men, and Dillwynia Correctional Centre a medium security correctional centre for women.
Several units of the Security & Intelligence Branch are on-site. These include the Specialised Training Unit, the Drug Detector Dog Unit and the Pre Release Programs Unit.
Location
The Northern Road
Berkshire Park
NSW 2756
Postal Address
Inmate Correspondence:
Locked Bag 655
Post Office, South Windsor
NSW 2756
General Correspondence:
Locked Bag 654
Post Office, South Windsor
NSW 2756
Phone: (02) 4582 2222
How To Get There
Public Transport
Regular train services stop at either Windsor or Penrith railway stations. A number 673 bus service operates between Penrith railway station and the Complex on Saturdays only. This service varies with seasonal and passenger demands. Telephone 131 500 for current train/bus timetable information.
City Rail Information
There are no bus services on Sundays or Public Holidays.
Private Transport
From Blacktown, drive towards Richmond on the Richmond Road. Turn left onto the Northern Road. The John Morony Complex is 800m on the left.
From Penrith, travel towards Windsor. Turn off the roundabout onto the Northern Road. Go past the Waste Services Depot - Castlereagh Landfill Depot - and turn right for the John Morony Complex. There is ample car parking facilities available.
Visitor Information
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Bookings
Bookings required Ph: 4582 2600 between hours:
- Monday 10.00am - 1.00pm | 2.00pm - 5.00pm
- Tuesday 10.00am - 1.00pm | 2.00pm - 5.00pm
- Wednesday 9.30am - 1.00pm
Visit Times
Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays between 8:30am-11:00am and 12:15pm-3:00pm
Conditions
Visitors are not permitted to take food into the Complex. Food may be purchased from a canteen in either of the centres. Barbecue facilities are also available. Coins for use in drink vending machines and money for canteen purchases are permitted to be taken into the centres.
Visit the Dillwynia Correctional Centre page for that Centre's visiting times and conditions.
For the Outer Metropolitan Multi Purpose Correctional Centre's visiting arrangements, see the Correctional Centre Visiting Hours document.
Legal Visits
Legal practitioners may visit Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 3.00pm. Notification of intention to visit should be made by faxing the General Manager at least 24 hours prior to the visit on fax (02) 4582 2261.
Industries
Inmates are employed in workshops specialising in metal work, powder coating, upholstery, laundry and maintenance services. These workshops produce products for government, private and commercial organisations.
Employment is also available in internal and external grounds maintenance, wildlife care, building maintenance, clerical work and full-time education. All inmates, other than those excluded by illness or disability, are expected to work.
Education
Inmates are encouraged to participate in the following courses. Please note that these are subject to change.
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Special Programs
The Complex has a world famous wildlife centre which gives inmates the chance to work with the NSW Wildlife Information and Rescue Service (WIRES) and Sydney Metropolitan Wildlife Services, caring for injured, orphaned and sick animals.