Comments on: Fremantle Prison, Perth, Australia

By: ken carrick@yahoo.co.nz

ken carrick@yahoo.co.nz — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:02:32 +0000

I joined the NZ prison service after serving almost 20 years in a high security prison in the UK and I can tell you it bares little resemblance to UK prison. I came over as part of a huge overseas recruitment drive, a large majority left within the fisrt year myself included. If you are considering it you need to see where you are going to work. NZ is a lovely country to live in.

By: David

David — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 13:54:27 +0000

Hi Rob
I am the only hostage from the Fremantle riots that is still working with the Department. If you wish to make contact I would be pleased to help you.

By: Robin Banks

Robin Banks — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:12:04 +0000

What do you want to know about the riots? I was one of approximately 130 prisoners in the yard who had no control of the situation and saw the stupidity of others who thought they were in control. It was a case of wrong place, wrong part of town. We spent the night under the stars watching the cell block burn.

By: Tom

Tom — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 08:38:45 +0000

I agree that freo is one of the best places going, however reading the above i have to say your all idiots. This is a travel blog, as far as i am lead to believe not the flipping “I work in a UK prison can i please get a job at a prison in fremantle with now prisoners in it, homepage!” Try the Australian Governments websites that actually have information on such things.

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By: Tracy

Tracy — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:57:03 +0000

Hi i am currently working as a substance Misuse nurse in a prison in the UK. I am in the early stages of my visa. I wonder if anyone knows what opportunities are available for RGN in this area in OZ??

By: Rob

Rob — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 05:30:41 +0000

Hi,

anyone with any information regarding the prison riots would be greatly appreciated. I’m looking at researching the events that took place for a documentary.

By: Adam

Adam — Sun, 20 May 2007 15:50:50 +0000

i’ve researched this, and apparently Australia have enough recruits for there various states prisons services. The best way to emmigrate with the job is to approach New Zealand Corrections service. They are rather disorganised but if your going on holiday there, arrange interviews and assessments before you go.

By: terence laffey

terence laffey — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 14:15:00 +0000

I am a british prison officer,do australia need prison officers.

By: Claire March

Claire March — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 00:29:15 +0000

Just to clarify, the prisoners were not locked inside on the day of the riot. They were outside in the excercise yards. The temperature outside was 42, inside it was closer to 52. And I think that installing toilets would have been a higher priority than air condidtioning. I’m not in prison and I dont even have airconditioning!!

By: carol white

carol white — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 22:16:25 +0000

My first husband was the pharmacist in Freo prison in 1972. I have 2 paintings by Ernie Shaw and beautiful they are ! Any info on Ernie would be greatly appreciated.Thanks.