Australia's National Prison Newspaper

Australia's National
Prison Newspaper

Australia's National
Prison Newspaper

ISSUE NO. 12
JULY 2025

Health

Health is a key to resilience. However, good health can be one of the hardest things to maintain in prison.

This section is dedicated to different aspects of physical and mental health, from exercises and yoga, to strategies for dealing with trauma, providing health inspiration and guidance for people trying to keep healthy inside the challenging setting of prison.

Latest
Breaking the Cycle of ‘Stuck Point’ Thinking
By Steve Rothwell

The purpose of this article is to raise awareness of the hold that ‘stuck thoughts’ can have over you; to show you how to notice and identify ‘stuck thoughts’, and how to challenge and overcome them.

ISSUE NO. 12
4 MIN READ
Priscilla Du Preez via Unsplash
‘They Told Me I Had It, and Then They Helped Me Get Rid of It’
This article and artwork were shared with permission by two people currently in custody in NSW.

Getting that kind of help inside meant a lot. There’s not much in here that feels easy, or like people have your back. But this did. I actually felt looked after. Like someone wanted me to get well. That doesn’t happen a lot in jail. You’re usually left to figure stuff out on your own. But with this, the nurses were there the whole way through.

ISSUE NO. 12
4 MIN READ
Previous Editions

ISSUE NO. 2

August 2024

Back on Track

By The Prison Phoenix Trust

Back pain can be miserable. Most of us experience it at some stage, because of injury, a bad mattress or just bad luck. This routine will help release and realign the back, helping you to feel better.

4 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 2

August 2024

How to Stay Resilient and Manage Mental Health in Prison

By Felicia Zsha’ Mirzze

Today I sit down with Jacob Little to have a yarn and share some knowledge about resilience and how he managed his mental health in prison.

12 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 1

July 2024

Yoga Sequence

By The Prison Phoenix Trust

Yoga can help us tap into spring energy. Whatever the weather feels like outside, or inside your room or your mind, we can bring a feeling of sunshine in and you’ll feel brighter.

2 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 1

July 2024

Slow Down to Grow...

By Gary Bultitude

Building muscle isn’t just about lifting the heaviest weights. In fact, incorporating slow-tempo exercises into your routine can offer surprising benefits for muscle growth. Here’s how.

4 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 1

July 2024

Dealing With Childhood Abuse

By Warrior's Advocacy

Childhood abuse is a traumatic experience that can have a profound impact on a person's life, affecting their emotional, psychological, and physical well-being.

4 MIN READ
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