Resources

This supportive guide is designed for families and friends of inmates at Townsville Correctional Centre. It offers clear, practical advice on staying connected through phone calls, emails, visits, mail, and money transfers. It also outlines safety tips, emotional wellbeing advice, and the legal boundaries of contact. With step-by-step instructions and helpful contacts, the booklet empowers loved ones to navigate the correctional system confidently and responsibly. Compiled by lived-experience advocates and edited by Garrett Brooks of Onwards & Upwards NQ, it’s a trusted resource for maintaining safe, meaningful relationships during incarceration while also taking care of your own wellbeing.
Need Help Making a Prison Complaint in QLD?
This easy-to-follow fact sheet outlines the basics for prisoners and families. Learn what issues you can report—like discrimination, healthcare, or unsafe conditions—and find guidance for making complaints from inside or outside prison.
Empowering families and inmates to speak up—because everyone deserves to be heard.
Disclaimer: Onwards and Upwards NQ is not affiliated with QLD Corrective Services. Information is accurate as of 20 July 2025.
