Justice Health NSW news and events

Children at Chifley Public School are set to benefit from a new 3D Printer donated from funds raised by Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network’s (Justice Health NSW) contribution to the school’s recycling program.

Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (Justice Health NSW) continues to lead the nation on reducing rates of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) in prisons.

All prisons, courts, and youth justice centres across NSW now have access to virtual care, providing more timely assessment and treatment for eligible patients in correctional settings.

The ‘Men’s health and wellbeing in custody’ project is just one of the major steps being taken to give men in custody the tools they need to improve their health.

The professionalism and compassion of nurses across Justice Health NSW was recognised, as part of local celebrations for International Nurses Day (12 May 2024).

Each year, Justice Health NSW brings together a program of expert speakers and presentations from the niche field of healthcare in custodial and forensic mental health settings.

Justice Health NSW Chief Digital Health and Information Officer, Neville Board, has been appointed to the NSW Health Artificial Intelligence (AI) Taskforce. Neville is also co-chairing one of the Taskforce’s four working groups.

Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (Justice Health NSW) would like to acknowledge Executive Medical Director, Dr Stephen Hampton, who will be stepping down from the role after 12 years of service.

People on remand in NSW prisons will have greater access to rehabilitation and treatment for drug use following a major expansion of health intervention programs by the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (Justice Health NSW).

Custodial populations have high rates of smoking. As a result, they are considered a priority population by health agencies for reducing the harm associated with tobacco use in NSW.