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Orana Juvenile Justice Centre
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Orana Juvenile Justice Centre is located in Dubbo, has a capacity of 30 young people, and was opened in December 1999. The centre accommodates males, mainly from the Central and Far West areas of NSW, who are on control orders or remanded in custody. The centre offers a range of health, educational and spiritual services to the young people, including individual case management, specialised counselling, and training in job and living skills.
Address
Westview Street
Dubbo NSW 2830
PO Box 1047
Dubbo NSW 2830
Phone: (02) 02 6881 0800
Facsimile: (02) 6881 0810
How to get there
Public Transport: Train to Dubbo Railway Station and a short taxi ride to the centre.
Private Transport: The Centre is located at the western side of Dubbo at the end of Westview St. Visitor car parking is available.
Visitor Information
Bookings: Visits must be booked. Please phone (02) 68810820 (operating seven days a week). Legal visits do not require bookings
Visit times: Saturdays and Sundays. Session 1: 2:15pm - 3:20pm. Session 2: 3:30pm – 4:25pm. Visits with detainees out of these hours are considered on an individual basis.
Conditions: Three visitors per detainee may attend. Visitors must purchase drinks and sweets at the centre if they wish to consume these during the visit.
Education
The Department of Education and Communities operates a school at the centre, so that young offenders can continue their studies while at the centre and learn skills to help them re-enter education, training or the workforce when they leave custody.
Health
Justice Health provides registered nurses for general healthcare, arranges visits from local General Practitioners to provide medical assessments and treatment, and consultant psychiatrists for professional assessment and treatment of young people as required. The centre employs one Alcohol and Other Drug Counsellor to assist young offenders in dealing with their drug and alcohol problems, and one Psychologists who provide assessment, counselling and group work.
Religious Services
The centre has one full time Chaplain, who provides religious and spiritual support to young people in custody. The centre can also arrange for young people from non-Christian faiths, including Islam and Buddhism, to receive religious support and counselling.