The Queensland Government is committed to keeping communities safe and changing the story for young people in our justice system.
The 2019-20 State budget included expanding existing facilities and building and staffing a new 32 bed youth detention centre. The construction of the new youth detention centre is also outlined in the Youth Justice Strategy Action Plan 2019-2021.
The new West Moreton Youth Detention Centre (WMYDC) began admitting young people in December 2020. The centre is located next to the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre (BYDC) at Wacol.
WMYDC has its own operational model and shares some administration and ancillary services with BYDC.
The flexibility that comes with a smaller centre enables a more holistic approach and provides strengthened opportunities for both static and dynamic security measures.
Stage one of the centre is operational. Stage two will open in 2021.
When completed, the centre will include:
Each accommodation unit has been purpose-built to encourage young people, staff and stakeholders to work together in a client-centred way. Each unit has :
Young people are also supported by:
The operating model at WMYDC aligns with the Youth Justice Strategy Action Plan’s aim to reduce reoffending with strengthened and safe infrastructure.
We will hold serious and repeat young offenders accountable for their behaviour and support them to address the causes of their offending, in a safe and secure environment.
The centre’s operations focus on:
Young people can access:
WMYDC is located within its own local catchment area. This creates a foundation to work:
Our approach puts local community at the forefront of our service delivery. This means we will help build and maintain strong, positive connections between our young people and these communities.
For more information, contact the project team at NYDC@youthjustice.qld.gov.au
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