Tamworth Correctional Centre

We conducted an inspection of Tamworth Correctional Centre in November 2021.

Tamworth Correctional Centre is a medium-security facility that accommodates up to 89 men
the centre accommodates for a high percentage of Aboriginal men
the centre is located near the town centre of Tamworth in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales.

Our inspection focused on:

custodial conditions, including safety and security
treatment, care and wellbeing of inmates, including privacy
rehabilitation of inmates, including programs, education, and preparation for release
resources and systems, including the staffing and management of each correctional centre.

The Inspector of Custodial Services may consider any other relevant matters in the course of this inspection.