Contacting Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre

A step-by-step guide for families using the Australiaprison system. Everything below is aggregated from public sources; the prison's own official channels are linked where available.

Data is aggregated from public sources and may be incomplete or out of date. Always verify with primary sources before acting on any figure. See data sources.

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Address block. Copy and paste into your envelope or shipping label.

Inmate Full Name & MIN/CRN
Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre
3068 Ipswich Road, Wacol, QLD
Wacol 4076
QLD
Australia

Country-wide mail rules

· Each state runs its own system — check the state corrections department for specifics.
· Cash never accepted; use the state's online deposit system.
· Books and magazines often require pre-approval.

Send money (AUD ($))

Phone calls

· Inmate-initiated, pre-paid PIN-phone system in each state.
· Calls recorded unless flagged as legal.

This prison's general number: +61 7 3271 4000(administrative — you cannot speak to inmates this way)

Visiting

Book a visit: Per-state online booking

Each state has its own portal — see the prison's official page for the link.

This prison's visiting rules

Country-wide visiting rules

· Photo ID required.
· Children must be on the approved visitor list.
· Strict dress codes — no all-grey, no all-blue, no see-through.

First-visit checklist

Photo ID (driver's licence or passport)
Visit booking confirmation
No phones in the visit area — secure locker provided
Plain clothes

Legal aid

National Legal Aid

Helpful to know

· Aboriginal Legal Service operates in every state and can advise on family contact.

Important

This toolkit aggregates publicly available guidance. Rules vary by facility and change over time — always confirm with the prison's official contact channels before sending mail, money, or attempting a visit.