Wandoo Rehabilitation Therapeutic Community
Wandoo Rehabilitation Prison Therapeutic Community (TC) is Australia’s first dedicated Alcohol and other Drug (AOD) rehabilitation prison for women in custody. Wandoo is a partnership between Cyrenian House and the Department of Justice WA and provides a supportive environment where women can break the cycle of addiction. It offers a safe, healthy, supportive and respectful place for women to recover and make positive, lasting changes.
Wandoo TC is a 77-bed facility in a campus style setting, with a large oval and surrounded by gardens.
The Therapeutic Community Program is a six month voluntary program where residents address AOD issues in a holistic manner. Women at Wandoo are supported via multi-disciplinary case-management to reduce addiction, improve mental and physical health and reduce the chances of re-offending.
Program Elements
“Throughout all of my prison sentences I can truly and honestly say this program has been a high light in my life. It has given me a sense of purpose and direction.”
Post release support is also provided by Cyrenian House, with options for counselling, MRT Groups, consumer engagement and other program supports available.
How to access this service
If you would like to know more or enter the program speak to the Transitional Manager at your Prison, or ask to speak with the Triage Team at Wandoo
