Justice Health NSW news and events

People in custody across NSW will receive more timely access to healthcare following a new initiative by the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (Justice Health NSW).

Minister for Corrections Anoulack Chanthivong is today visiting Junee Correctional Centre with Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) Commissioner Gary McCahon, to mark the Minns Labor Government’s successful transition of the Junee Correctional Centre into public hands.

National Close the Gap Day (20 March) is a reminder of our shared commitment to achieving health equity for Aboriginal patients.

Last year, we heard directly from our patients as part of our ‘Voices That Matter’ campaign. By listening to our patients, we are making improvements which transform their lives through high quality healthcare.

Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health NSW Registered Nurse Sheonagh Fleming has been featured in the latest issue of Australian Ageing Agenda.

Abstract submissions are now open for the 2025 Health Care in Secure Settings conference, being held on Thursday 31 July and Friday 1 August at the International Convention Centre Sydney.

The Justice Health NSW Research team have celebrated an important milestone, with the recent publication of their 2021 Patients’ Experience and Perceptions Study.

A specialised mental health service for young people at risk of entering the criminal justice system is being expanded to regional areas of NSW to foster better outcomes and prevent youth crime and incarceration.

Justice Health NSW has published its 2024 Year in Review , showcasing the exceptional achievements and contributions of our staff and organisation in advancing our 10-year Strategic Plan 2023-32 – Together for Healthier Tomorrows.

Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (Justice Health NSW) is expanding its court diversion service to the state’s central west, as part of a $13.4 million investment by the NSW Government.