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.
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