Sue gives inmates second chance through work outside
Parklea Correctional Officer Sue Price believes everyone deserves a second chance and is passionate about helping inmates achieve their goals and stay out of prison. Sue is the External Leave…
Parklea welcomes final graduates for the year
Parklea Correctional Centre has today welcomed 22 new officers at the final swearing-in ceremony for 2022. Parklea Governor Paul Baker said he was pleased to swear in the third group…
Parklea inmates create safe house for DV campaign
Inmates at Parklea Correctional Centre have nailed it again, putting their trade skills into action by creating a wooden safe house to help raise awareness and promote discussion about domestic…
Parklea green thumbs win for fourth straight year
Parklea Correctional Centre has again been recognised in this year’s Blacktown City Garden Competition, receiving awards in two categories. The winning team, led by Horticultural Overseers Sanjeev Kumar and Fetaitai…
Inmates create toys for local children during lockdown
Many people turned their hand to something new during last year’s four-month Covid lockdown and inmates at Parklea Correctional Centre were no exception. Unable to do volunteer work in the…
Parklea celebrates NAIDOC Week
Parklea Correctional Centre has celebrated NAIDOC Week with cultural dances, digeridoo playing, art and a smoking ceremony. Inmates also enjoyed a barbecue lunch to cap off the festivities. The event…
MTC Acquires Ventia’s Share of MTC-Broadspectrum
Management & Training Corporation has signed an agreement to buy Ventia’s 50 per cent interest in the MTC-Broadspectrum Joint Venture. The MTC-Broadspectrum Joint Venture operates Parklea Correctional Centre in Western…
Corrections Minister Visits Parklea for Graduation
Twenty-seven trainee correctional officers today made a commitment to keep the community safe and help reduce reoffending at a swearing-in ceremony at Parklea Correctional Centre.Women continue to choose a career…
Parklea Inmates Get a New Look on Release
They say clothes maketh the man and leaving prison in a new outfit can ensure inmates get their best start. The Blacktown Ponds Lions Club recognised this when they received…
Corrections Minister Welcomes New Recruits
Twenty-two trainee correctional officers celebrated a new chapter in their careers today at a swearing-in ceremony at Parklea Correctional Centre. Parklea Governor Paul Baker said it was an exciting day…