MTC Australia is disappointed the NSW Government has decided not to extend our contract to operate Parklea Correctional Centre on behalf of Corrective Services NSW beyond its scheduled completion date of 1 April 2026.
We understand there may be an extension for transition.
MTC Australia is proud of the professional service our dedicated employees have provided to the men in our care and the NSW Government since we began managing the contract on 1 April 2019.
This includes providing a safe, decent and secure facility and embedding our Believe It Or Not I Care (BIONIC) philosophy in everything we do.
This will be part of our legacy, along with our positive social impact through our unique, innovative education and rehabilitation programs to reduce reoffending.
Some of these programs include:
- Our reintegration Throughcare program, which is tailored to individuals’ needs on release, such as help with accommodation, employment and counselling, with regular follow-up support from staff.
- The Drug Recovery Wing, where inmates are supported to stay off drugs through a 12-week holistic program that provides them with the tools for success. This includes Narcotics Anonymous, creative writing, behaviour management, healthy lifestyles and Alpha, a religious program that encourages inmates to reflect on their lives, beliefs and meaning.
- The Clemente Australia university bridging program in partnership with the Australian Catholic University.
We have also fostered valuable community partnerships with Blacktown City Council and local charities, such as The Harman Foundation and Carevan Blacktown, that have enabled inmates to give back to the community while learning valuable skills in the process.
We will work cooperatively with Corrective Services NSW to ensure a smooth handover during the transition period.
