Darwin Youth Detention Centre nearing completion

Construction of the new Darwin Youth Detention Centre is substantially complete with detainees set to transition from October.

The secure facility, which has a 44-bed capacity, has been designed to rehabilitate young people and provide them with the skills they need to get a job and stop offending.

There are 4 separate accommodation blocks at the new centre, which includes shared spaces for young people to interact and engage in development programs.

The facility features:

• learning spaces
• medical and visitor rooms
• recreation and exercise areas to tailor support to the specific needs of young people
• opportunities to provide them with the life and vocational skills required to equip them for the workforce.

Education programs that focus on providing work-readiness training and practical skills will be delivered by qualified teachers.

GP, dental, medical specialist and mental health support services will also be available.

The final security fit-out and commissioning of the facility is now underway.