Prisons and detention centres
Prisoner's rights
The rights of prisoners held in Queensland jails.
Prison locations
Location and contact details for Queensland’s correctional centres.
Daily life in prison
Daily life in prison, including visitors, education, employment, clothing, and mail and telephone access.
Leaving prison
Information to help people who are leaving prison find employment, housing, money and support.
Prison work program
Low-risk prisoners can perform community work in regional areas, such as mowing lawns and maintaining community infrastructure, which benefit the wider community.
Youth detention
Information about Youth Detention Centres, including what happens in a detention centre and your rights.
Dog squad
Dog squad units across Queensland work in all secure correctional centres helping to keep our centres drug free. Our drug detection dogs play a crucial role in barrier detection at each centre.
Careers in custodial operations
Provides information on the role of a custodial correctional officer within a Queensland prison and how to apply.