Orana Youth Justice Centre
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| Name of General Manager | Kimble Appleyard |
| Year of Establishment | 1999 |
| Postal Address | PO Box 1047, Dubbo NSW 2830 |
| Street Address | Westview Road, Dubbo NSW 2830 |
| How to Get There | Public transport: Take the Western Railway Line to Dubbo Railway Station (booking may be required). The centre is a short taxi ride from the station. Car: The centre is located at the western side of Dubbo at the end of Westview Street. Visitor car parking is available. |
| Phone no. | (02) 6881 0800 |
| Population | |
| Capacity | 30 young males |
| Number of Staff | |
| Health Care Services | Youth Justice and NSW Health provide registered nurses for general healthcare. They can also arrange visits from local General Practitioners (GP) to provide medical assessments and treatment, and consultant psychiatrists for professional assessment and treatment of young people as required. The centre employs two psychologists who provide psychological assessment, intervention, and deliver therapeutic services or programs to young people who offend. |
| Education and Skill Development | The Department of Education operates a school at the centre, so that young people in custody 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. |
| Level of Security | |
| Availability of Activities | Religious Services: The centre has a 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. |
| Contact with Outside World | All visitors must be approved and booked in advance. To arrange approval and book a visit, call the Youth Justice Centre on (02) 6881 0800. Approved visitors can call (02) 6881 0820 to book a visit. Legal visits do not require bookings. A young person can only have up to three visitors at a time. Visits are permitted for 45 minutes during the following times: Monday to Friday – 4:00pm to 4:45pm Saturday and Sunday – 11:45am to 12:30pm, 3:00pm to 3:45pm and 4:00pm to 4:45pm People who cannot visit the young person during these visiting hours can contact their centre caseworker or Unit Manager on (02) 6881 0800 to discuss why and gain support for a special visit time. Families and supporters of young people wishing to have more than five people at one time can contact the Duty Manager on (02) 6881 0800 to discuss the request. Audio Visual Links (AVL) visits: For people unable to visit the centre in person, a live video or Audio-Visual Link (AVL) visit is available at Youth Justice Community Offices. Contact the young person’s community caseworker to discuss an AVL visit request. |
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