The Correctional Service is responsible for the custody and rehabilitation of convicted offenders.

The Correctional Service’s overarching objective is to provide a safe, secure and humane environment to inmates held in custody. The facility is divided into high, medium and low risk sections. The current inmate population is 36 which is a considerate decrease from a prison population of 50. The functions and role of the Correctional Services are derived from the Correctional Service Act 2009. This legislation allows the Division to contribute to the preservation and promotion of a just, peaceful and safe society by ensuring that the corrections facility and environment are not only safe and humane but also that offenders are optimally rehabilitated to reduce recidivism. To complement the Division’s focus on security and safety, a budget of over AUD800,000 is earmarked for the upgrading, rehabilitation, renovation and repair of the correctional facility.

Capacity building is essential for the maintenance of a functioning correctional facility. 5 correctional officers had the opportunity to attend various overseas training. Additionally, 3 officers were fortunate to participate in conferences related to the establishment of national prevention mechanisms and the Convention Against Torture (CAT).