Australia's National Prison Newspaper

Australia's National Prison Newspaper

Australia's National
Prison Newspaper

ISSUE NO. 8
MARCH 2025
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Contributors

David

David is a writer currently incarcerated in New South Wales. Some 50 years ago, David was an alcoholic priest. He has been sober for about 40 years, during which time he often worked as a drug and alcohol counsellor, including at Long Bay Correctional Centre. David spends much of his time listening to the (usually traumatic) stories of other inmates. He offers an empathetic listening ear to those in need.

ISSUE NO. 5

November 2024

Delusional Nut-Nut Club

By David

Have you ever been accused of being “nuts”? Have they told you that you are “crazy”? That you need to “get help” – meaning you need to see a psychiatrist?

3 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 2

August 2024

A Journey of Healing

By David

It is About Time incarcerated people are given the encouragement to share the truth of their experiences. Your paper will make this possible despite the obstacles you do, and will, face.

2 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 1

July 2024

Mintie Ministry

By David

Have you ever heard the phrase: ‘It’s moments like these you need Minties?’ Well, in 1980, I witnessed one of these ‘moments’. 

2 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 7

February 2025

"I'm Innocent! I Didn't Do It!"

By David

How many times have you heard these words?

2 MIN READ

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