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Long wait times to access rehabilitation and wellness programs and a lack of even basic pre-release support is contributing to high recidivism rates in Queensland, the state’s Auditor-General has found.
A support service transporting First Nations people from prison to treatment facilities will shut down after it ran out of funding.
“Parole approved pending housing.” This is by far the worst sentence I have heard in prison.
Tracy was one of many women released from prison straight into homelessness. Thanks to the Homeward Sisters program, Tracy was able to secure priority housing that meets her needs.
What you need to survive in prison is different to what you need on the outside. Many people have said that the first few weeks out were harder than their time inside. Coping with money problems, dealing with other people and feeling like you don’t belong in society can take a toll.
All states and territories offer bond loans or other forms of assistance to help cover the cost of a rental bond when you move into a new rental home.
My release date was the 18th of March 2025, and in one month I have accomplished so many things.
Homelessness is often the biggest worry that people have when being released from custody. A lot of people leave prison not sure of where they will live. This section gives a rough outline of how people can look for homelessness services and different types of accommodation.
