mainly first time offenders with the opportunity to
avoid a criminal record by undertaking conditions
that benefit the offender, victim and community as
a whole.
the community who have `special circumstances'
and outstanding fines registered at the
Infringements Court.
provides non-legal advice and access to culturally
appropriate services to Koories in contact with the
courts.
over-representation of Koori people in the Victorian
justice system by working with Koori accused
persons when they enter the court system.
aims to improve justice outcomes by supporting
Koori women and men to complete their community
corrections/parole order.
based assessment and advice service delivered
by Forensicare that provides the Court with
information about the accused mental health to
ensure they receive appropriate care.
years old appearing in criminal courts) from the
justice system through the provision of a specialist
youth focused court.
services
Indigenous Leading Community Corrections
Officers (ILCCOs) undertake a restricted caseload
of general Community Corrections Services (CCS)
work, and specialist functions to ensure the specific
needs of Aboriginal offenders are met. ILCCOs
provide a case consultancy role to other CCS
Officers regarding responsive service provision
to Aboriginal offenders and assist to develop
and maintain relationships between prisons,
CCS locations and the Aboriginal community
and organisations. There are 10 ILCCOs located
at community correctional services in Mildura
(2); Bendigo; Shepparton (2); Warrnambool;
Broadmeadows; Morwell; Sale and Reservoir.
Koori men (pre prison)
Corporation) is a voluntary or court referred
program for young Koori men in contact with the
criminal justice system.
Willumbong Co-operative Ltd) is a men's
rehabilitation centre located in St Kilda. The
program is voluntary or court referred. The facility
can accommodate up to 16 men at a time.
Services) is a voluntary program designed to offer
support to Aboriginal men who have Drug and/or
Alcohol related issues.
residential program for Koori men on Community
Corrections Orders. It provides participants an
opportunity to learn new skills, reconnect with, or
further strengthen their culture and participate in
programs and activities to help them address their
offending behaviour.
Willumbong Co-operative Ltd) is a men's
rehabilitation centre located in Mooroopna. It is a
voluntary or court referred program. The facility
can accommodate up to eight men at a time.
Koori women (pre prison)
Ltd) is a women's voluntary or court referred
rehabilitation facility. The facility can accommodate
up to eight women at a time.
Ngwala Willumbong Co-operative Ltd. <http://www.
ngwala.org/> at 18 July 2013.
Mallee District Aboriginal Services, Warrakoo
Rehabilitation Hostel. <http://www.macmildura.org/
page.php?id=34> accessed 28 June 2013.