Australia's National
Prison Newspaper

Australia's National
Prison Newspaper

Australia's National
Prison Newspaper

ISSUE NO. 15
October 2025

Experiences

This section publishes stories about individuals’ experiences with the criminal justice system. 

There are so many ways that people have interacted with the system, and so many stories to tell.

Experiences aims to tell those stories, presented as beautiful feature articles. 

Latest
Using Your Voice for Change
Former prisoner Shane Cuthbert on being political and speaking to politicians
By Daniel Vansetten

Shane Cuthbert was once in prison – now he is in politics, fighting for rights of the criminalised.

ISSUE NO. 15
3 MIN READ
Ike Curtis
Supporting Those I Left Behind in Prison
One woman’s journey back inside to support those who remained behind. An excerpt from the soon-to-be-released book by Project:herSELF
By Tahlia Isaac

I drive through the gate and see women in blue. They’re going about their morning, just like everyone else in the world – except they’re in prison.

ISSUE NO. 15
4 MIN READ
Image supplied by author
When Prison Feels More Like Home: A Cry for Change From Inside the System
By F.T.S.

I am raising this issue in the hope that sharing my story will spark change in the future.

ISSUE NO. 15
4 MIN READ
“Inside Out Outside In” by Megan, available to purchase from Boom Gate Gallery
Previous Editions

ISSUE NO. 9

April 2025

The Impact of Not Being Allowed to Vote

By Stacey Stokes

Elections never bring anything good for people engaged in the system.

5 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 9

April 2025

The Day I Met Jonny

By Sam Harris

The thought of spending any time in close contact with Jonny sets my heart racing – and not in a good way.

6 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 9

April 2025

And Still We Endure

By Ellie

Each court attendance made me feel sick to my stomach with nervousness as rich strangers decided my husband’s fate – and our future.

4 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 8

March 2025

Reflections From a Prison Teacher

By Paul A MacNamara

Education is not regarded as the most significant risk factor for reoffending but there is an undeniable link between a lack of education and crime.

5 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 8

March 2025

No Real Closure

By James

I needed closure to help me live a normal life, but it was not forthcoming. I was reaching out for closure but it never came.

7 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 8

March 2025

On Repeat

By Storm

The inevitable monotony of another day decays your precious time, alongside your brain cells as you get trapped listening to those who surround you once again.

5 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 7

February 2025

Hanging Out With AC/DC

By Simon

It was the sweltering Sydney summer of '79 and AC/DC was the most potent new rock band on earth.

6 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 7

February 2025

We Are the Change

By Nina Storey

It was me that created the change, I did it all!! Not prison: prison hurt me, prison did not offer healing or reform my behaviour. Prison deployed its violence onto me that I am still working through today.

5 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 7

February 2025

‘Parole Pending Housing’: An Impossibility

By Kelly

“Parole approved pending housing.” This is by far the worst sentence I have heard in prison.

6 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 7

February 2025

A Voice From Beyond the Fence

By Troy

It was just another typical day in jail when word arrived. As soon as my name was called and the paper handed to me at morning muster, mixed feelings of surprise and anticipation began welling up inside.

3 MIN READ
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