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Bonny Gunn
National Media and Communications Manager
bonny.gunn@mtctrains.com.au

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

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.

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

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

Running a Prison Like a Small Town
When most people think of a prison, they think of correctional officers, metal bars and inmates in cells. But behind the scenes at Parklea Correctional

Catholic Bishop Washes Inmates’ Feet at Parklea
Most Rev Vincent Long van Nguyen OFM Conv, the fourth Bishop of Parramatta, has washed the feet of inmates in a gesture of respect, humility

Call for Community Members for Parklea Committee
Parklea Correctional Centre is calling for expressions of interest for its community consultation committee which aims to support rehabilitation and reduce reoffending by discussing issues

Parklea Officer Recognised for Horticultural Programs
Parklea Correctional Centre Horticulture Overseer Sanjeev Kumar received a pleasant surprise on Australia Day when he was named Environmental Citizen of the Year by Blacktown

Supporting Inmates on Release to Reduce Reoffending
Leaving prison without a support network can be a daunting experience if you don’t have a place to live or a job to go to.

Parklea Makes Hattrick in Garden Competition
Parklea’s gardens have again impressed the judges of this year’s Blacktown City Garden Competition, awarding the prison first place in two categories. The winning team,

Parklea Welcomes Final Graduates for 2021
Parklea Correctional Centre welcomed its third intake of trainees last week, further boosting officer ranks. The 22 new recruits come from diverse employment and cultural

Parklea Inmates Create Sculptures for DV Campaign
Inmates from Parklea Correctional Centre have put their metalwork skills to good use by creating a giant tea set to help raise awareness and promote
