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Oberon Correctional Centre

Overhead shot of Oberon Correctional CentreOberon Correctional Centre is a minimum security institution for young male offenders situated 235km west of Sydney. The nearest town is Oberon, 40km north of the centre.

Address

via Shooters Hill Road
Oberon NSW 2787

Phone Number

(02) 6335 5248

How to get there

Private Transport

Directions to the Correctional Centre:

Follow the Great Western Highway past Katoomba. After about 28km, you will come to a steep hill, just after the historic village of Hartley on your left. As you begin to climb, you will see a signpost to Oberon/Jenolan Caves. Turn left.

You are now on the road which leads both to Oberon and Jenolan Caves. Follow this road for 24km after which you will see a turn off to the right to Oberon. Take this turn.

You have now left the road to Jenolan Caves and you are now on the road leading to Oberon. Follow this road for 20km and you will see a turn off to the left called Titania Road. At this junction there is a small green sign with yellow print showing "Correction Centre".

Take this turn off to the left and follow this road for 4km. You will come to a T intersection. Turn left - do not be alarmed that you are again on the road to Jenolan Caves. You will very soon leave it.

After 2km, you will come to a turn off to the right directing you to Shooters Hill, Butter Factory Lane. At this junction there is a small green sign with yellow print showing "Correctional Centre". Take this turn to the right.

Follow this road for 23km. You will come to an intersection just veering to the left with signposts directing you to Yerranderie and Mt. Werong. Once again you will see the small green sign with yellow writing directing you to the Correctional Centre. Take this veering to the left and follow this road for 6km. (Drive carefully, as this is a rather rough gravel road and you may occasionally meet large logging trucks).

After 6km, you will come to a turn off to the right with a signpost declaring Oberon Prison Farm. Turn to the right and follow this road for 1km. You have reached Oberon Correctional Centre.

There is one car park at the Centre with ample parking for visitors. The CRC Transport Bus service operates to Oberon. Timetable and fare information may be obtained by telephoning 9288 8700.

Visit Information

Booking: Not required.
Visit Times: Weekends and Public Holidays 8:30am - 2:30pm.
Conditions: As per Department policy, socks and underwear can be brought in for inmates without application.
The following items are not allowed on visits: Screw top bottles, mobile phones, cameras, pets of any type, alcohol, blankets or thermoses.
Travel assistance forms are available from the Welfare Officer which can be lodged on visitor's behalf(some conditions apply).
First time visitors need to produce two primary forms of identification.

Legal Visits

Legal practioners may make an appointment to visit seven days a week by telephoning 02 6335 5248.

Industries

Up to 21 inmates are employed in manufacturing furniture and timber products. Ten work on the centre's farm, while 36 inmates are engaged in afforestation work. The remaining inmates are employed in maintenance and other types of service work.

Education

Certificates I, II & III General Education for Adults
Certificates I & II English Language Literacies (ESL)
Certificates II & III in Communication Skills
Certificates I, II & III in Information Technology

Courses include carpentry and joinery, computers, basic education, backhoe/forklift, personal development, leatherwork, horticulture, bricklaying, scaffolding, small business management, and life skills.

Special Programs

The centre caters for one of the final stages of the Corrective Services Young Offenders Program, which attempts to separate younger inmates from older, hardened inmates, and prepares them for eventual release.

Community Involvement

Inmates paint buildings and maintain gardens at local schools, help maintain the local showground, as well as responding to other specific needs of local community groups.



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