Updated on 5 July 2024

Keeping contact with family and the community

People in prison have the right to stay in touch with family, friends and other people in the community. This can happen through visits, phone calls and mail. In some situations, children can live with their parent in prison.

Use these links for more information on the laws and policies about contact with people on the outside:

Visits

Types of visits, preparing for a visit and visitor bans.

Children visiting prison

Children living with a parent in prison - Living with Mum program

Mail

Rights to mail and when prison staff can open, stop and censor mail.

Phone calls

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