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Parklea Correctional Centre has welcomed 13 new officers, the majority of whom are women. Parklea Governor Wayne Taylor said he was pleased to swear in the second class of graduates…

Indigenous inmates from Parklea Correctional Centre have captured their culture and talents through art with an exhibition now on show at Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Co-operative in Leichhardt. Parklea inmates made…

Many people are fascinated by what goes on in a prison and assume correctional officers are responsible for all aspects of inmate care and rehabilitation, but there are many non-custodial…

Parklea Correctional Centre has welcomed 16 new officers, 50 per cent of whom are women, at the first swearing-in ceremony for 2024. Parklea Governor Wayne Taylor said he was pleased…

When Parklea Correctional Officer Stefan Uhrik was given the opportunity to work in the prison’s new Drug Recovery Wing, he jumped at the chance to be part of something different…

To help families doing it tough in the Blacktown community, Parklea staff held a food drive for local charity Carevan to help provide some Christmas cheer. We recently partnered with…

Inmates at Parklea Correctional Centre have again put their trade skills to good use, creating a family out of metal mesh to help raise awareness and promote discussion about domestic…

Parklea Correctional Centre has maintained its winning streak at this year’s Blacktown City Garden Competition, receiving yet another award for its green thumbs. The award-winning team, led by Horticultural Overseers…

An inmate from Parklea Correctional Centre has won an Aboriginal art competition and his work will be used to help reunite people from the Stolen Generations. The competition was held…

Inmates from Parklea Correctional Centre have made their debut onto the Sydney arts scene, with their inaugural exhibition now on show at St Vincent’s Hospital in Darlinghurst. St Vincent’s Health…