Ravenhall
Correctional Centre
Ravenhall Correctional Centre is Victoria’s largest correctional centre and is a positive model for rehabilitation and reintegration focused centres of the future with unprecedented levels of pre- and post-release support to prisoners.
Commencing operations in late 2017, Ravenhall boasts a highly innovative design capable of accommodating and managing a diverse population of prisoners and ensuring each has access to the programs and services they need to reduce their risk of reoffending.
GEO’s contract contains a ‘payment by results’ element, based on improved reintegration outcomes and associated reductions in reoffending. Ravenhall’s significant focus on rehabilitation and reintegration is evident with over 100 evidence based programs addressing a range of risks and needs in addition to a focus on education and vocational training and post-release employment.
An alliance of community partners is integrated within the centre contributing to case management, program delivery and post-release outcomes. A unique and significant aspect of the Ravenhall model is the focus on post-release services.
Through GEO’s Continuum of Care model, men exiting Ravenhall can continue to receive services post-release at the correctional centre’s community-based reintegration centre.
A GEO-led Consortium – comprising of GEO, John Holland, Honeywell, and Capella Capital – were responsible for the design, construction, financing of this industry-leading centre along with the development of the centre’s maintenance and operational strategy.
Visitor Information
PrisonerLink
Approved visitors are able to send messages to a prisoner via GEO’s PrisonerLink messaging platform. Register and log in here.
Planning a Visit?
You must be on the prisoner’s permitted list to gain entry to the Centre.
Personal Visits:
- All personal visit bookings at Ravenhall Correctional Centre are booked by the prisoner only.
- Visitors cannot book visits over the phone.
- The prisoner will contact you and advise you when a visit has been confirmed.
Professional Visits
All Professional visitors must contact 03 8363 6500 and follow the prompts for advice relating to:
- Professional visits
- Teleconferencing
- Videoconferencing
Booking Times
Days | Visit Times | |
---|---|---|
Mainstream | Mon Wed Thurs Fri Sat |
9.00am, 10.30am, 1.00pm, 2.30pm 9.00am, 10.30am, 1.00pm, 2.30pm. 4.00pm 10.30am, 1.00pm, 2.30pm, 4.00pm 9.00am, 10.30am, 1.00pm, 2.30pm, 4.00pm 9.00am, 10.30am, 1.00pm, 2.30pm, 4.00pm |
Mainstream Restricted Access |
Mon Thurs Sat |
4.00pm 9.00am 4.00pm |
Protection | Tues Sun |
1.00pm, 2.30pm. 4.00pm 9.00am, 10.30am, 1.00pm |
Protection Restricted Access |
Tues Sun |
9.00am, 10.30am 2.30pm, 4.00pm |
General Visiting Conditions
- To visit a prisoner, you must be on their approved list.
- Visitors should attend the centre at least 40 minutes prior to their appointment to allow time for processing.
- If a visitor arrives late, they will need to re-book their visit. Staff cannot guarantee this will be on the same day as original booking.
COVID-19 Visiting Conditions
- One video visit per week is permitted per prisoner.
- When in-person visits resume, you will be required to wear a mask on entry to Ravenhall for the entire duration of the visit.
- Visit canteen will be closed. No food or drink items will be permitted during visit.
- Playground will remain closed.
- A maximum of 2 people (2 adults or 1 adult and 1 child) will be permitted to visit due to social
distancing requirements. - You will be required to remain seated at all times and comply with social distancing requirements.
- Vending machines will not be available.
- Hand sanitiser will be available and you will be encouraged to practise safe hand hygiene.
Contact Details
- Postal Address:PO Box 490, St Albans, VIC, 3021
- Street Address:97 Riding Boundary Road, Ravenhall, VIC, 3023
- General Enquiries:(03) 8363 6500