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Historic corrections investment to strengthen community safety and rehabilitation
The Northern Territory Government has announced a major investment in the future of Corrections, delivering a new Men's Remand Centre and dedicated Women's Correctional Centre in Darwin to strengthen community safety, support rehabilitation and ensure the Territory is equipped to meet future correctional demand.
First cohort of youth justice officers for 2026 graduate and commence frontline duties
Nineteen recruits have successfully completed the 8 week initial Youth Justice Officer (YJO) training program in Darwin, marking the first cohort to graduate in 2026.
Damien Clarke – 40 years of service
Celebrating one of the department’s longest‑serving correctional officers.
Youth Justice team shines spotlight on youth homelessness
The Department of Corrections Youth Justice staff supported 2 young people from youth detention to take part in Anglicare NT’s couch surfing event for Youth Homelessness Matters Day.
Creative art programs building skills and supporting rehabilitation in Alice Springs
NT Corrections recently partnered with Charles Darwin University to deliver Certificate II and IV courses in visual arts, with participants at the Alice Springs Correctional Centre (ASCC) learning painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpting.
New women’s prison in Alice Springs marks major milestone
The Department of Corrections has opened the first-ever women’s prison in Alice Springs, ensuring women have a facility separate to male prisoners, improving safety and rehabilitation outcomes.
Youth complete first boot camp in Darwin for 2026
The Department of Corrections has partnered with Balanced Choice to deliver the first youth boot camp in Darwin for 2026, providing young people on bail with structure, accountability and the skills to make better choices.
New supported accommodation for women in Alice Springs
The Department of Corrections has partnered with the Salvation Army to deliver the first bail supported accommodation program dedicated to women in Alice Springs.
Celebrating a career of service: David Gordon awarded Australian Corrections Medal
Last Friday, David Gordon, general manager of the Darwin Correctional Centre, was formally presented with the Australian Corrections Medal (ACM) by the Administrator of the Northern Territory, recognising more than four decades of distinguished service in correctional services.
International Women's Day at HYDC
The young people at Holtze Youth Detention Centre celebrated International Women’s Day with activities sparking creativity, reflection, and connection, providing an opportunity to show appreciation for the important women in their lives.