Let us know if you are concerned about the person you visit or speak with on the phone. We care about the welfare of prisoners and detainees and take these concerns seriously.
Contact numbers (available 24 hours)
Calls to these numbers are for emergency purposes only.
You will be asked to provide your name, the prisoner or detainee's name, your relationship to them and the reason for your concerns.
Approved prisoners are able to work under supervision in the local community and are involved in reforestation and environmental programs, training at local businesses and general community projects.
The prison's large industries complex produces goods for the prison system and for external contracts including prison food, offsetting some of the costs of prisoner management.
Prisoners are taught workshop skills and can take part in traineeships to help them find a job when they are released from prison.
Visitors may be searched
Visitors may be searched when they enter prison grounds. Tough new penalties for trafficking contraband to apply from 27 June 2020.
This includes the use of drug detection dogs which are used to detect prohibited items and substances. Searches include visitors' cars in the prison car park.
Handheld devices such as metal detectors will be used to ensure that visitors are not attempting to smuggle contraband inside the prison.
The Superintendent is authorised to examine any article in the visitor’s possession, including items of clothing. Where items of clothing are required to be removed for examination, prison officers of the same sex as the visitor will perform the search, or where the visitor is a child it will be a female officer.
How to book a visit
Show moreBookings can be made by phone.
To make a booking call 9573 3088 from Monday to Thursday during the following hours:
- 10.00 am to 12.00 pm
- 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm
Prisoners who arrive late in the week can book a visit through the unit staff.
Visitors are required to produce identification upon arrival at the prison and may have their person or vehicle searched.
Visiting hours
Show moreSaturdays and Sundays
- 9.30 am to 11.00 am
- 1.30 pm to 3.00 pm
Public holidays (closed to visitors on Good Friday and Christmas Day)
- 1.30 pm to 3.00 pm
The Visitor's Centre opens for visits 30 minutes prior to the start time of the visit session. It closes when the visit sessions starts.
Without prior notification, late arrivals will not be permitted to enter for a visit.
Visitors should plan to arrive at the prison at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit time for security screening.
E-visits may be applied for by prisoners for weekdays and weekends.
Prisoners may only receive 1 social contact visit per week. The Visitor's Centre access is on the fence line.
Inter-prison visits are available to eligible prisoners.
Visiting with children
Show moreChildren are welcome to visit the prison provided those under the age of 16 years are supervised by a responsible adult at all times.
To book a visit with children please tell the prison when you book the visit.
There is a grassed outside area and an internal area with baby changing facilities. A range of toys and games are available.
Child visit restrictions may apply to some prisoners. At least two family-orientated special visit sessions are held at the prison each year, usually during school holidays.
Visitor Code of Conduct and Dress Standards
Show moreSocial visitors are expected to dress appropriately for the prison environment to preserve the good order and security of the prison and the safety of visitors.
Getting there
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A free bus service for social visitors, departing from Midland train station and return, is provided on Sunday afternoons.
The bus departs from Midland Train Station at 12.30 pm only. Please ensure that you arrive 15 minutes prior to departure. There is no prison bus service for morning visits.
Booking for this bus service is not required.
The prison is about an hour's drive east of Perth. Parking is available to visitors.
Aboriginal visitor information
Show moreThe Department of Justice recognises the importance of maintaining the prisoner’s family relationships and links with their community. For more information visit Aboriginal visitors.
Prisoner's welfare concern
Show moreIf you have serious concerns regarding the safety and wellbeing of a prisoner in custody, you can call 61 8 9573 3000 to request a welfare check be undertaken.
Calls to this number are for emergency purposes only.
You will be asked to provide your name, the prisoner's name, your relationship to the prisoner and the nature of and reason for your concerns.
Note: No information regarding a prisoner can be released to a third party without the prisoner's written consent.
Sending money to prisoners
Show moreNo Cash or Money Orders will be accepted at Visits.
Money can be transferred to a prisoner once you are a registered visitor via online payment - we encourage the use of the online payment option. Send your request by completing and submitting the Prisoner Deposit Fund Form.
OR
You can send a money order to:
Prisoner’s full name
Wooroloo Prison Farm
PO Box 100
WOOROLOO WA 6558
Official Visitors
Show moreOfficial Visitors are different from social visitors and must have permission to visit in an official capacity.
For further information or to book an official visit phone +61 8 9573 3088 or email WoorolooVisits@justice.wa.gov.au.
Official visit times are available:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
- 9.00 am to 11.00 am
- 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm
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