Prisoner Re-integration
We understand that re-integrating into society after prison can be difficult. We're here to help.
Supporting People Through Post-Release Supported Accommodation
The St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland is always there, and always will be.
For people exiting correctional centres after a period of incarceration, it can be incredibly difficult to adjust to life in the community. At St Vincent de Paul QLD, we support people re-integrating back into their community after prison, who would otherwise experience homelessness after their release.
Our Post-Release Supported Accommodation service is for males aged 18 and over who are leaving a Queensland correctional facility into parole supervision. Many of these men will have several complex needs that require support to manage and overcome.
Our Prisoner Re-integration program provides safe, supported prisoner release accommodation so that unnecessary stays in custody are reduced. We will assess, plan, facilitate, and advocate for you to secure longer-term housing, ultimately aiming to give you the best possible chance to be part of the community once more.
Assistance includes, but is not limited to:
- Helping to obtain housing following release from custody,
- Helping to improve skills in finding suitable housing and keeping housing longer-term,
- Helping to build capacity to be independent, self-reliant, and connected to a social and community support network.
Where The Service Is Located
Our Post-Release Supported Accommodation service is in the following four regions in Queensland:
- Cairns,
- Townsville,
- Moreton Bay,
- Toowoomba.
Are You Eligible?
Eligibility for the Post-Release Supported Accommodation program is determined by the Queensland Correctional Services (QCS), as QCS is the referral partner for the program.
Discuss your options with QCS staff, or Re-entry Services staff for assistance in starting the application process.
How To Get Help
We are unable to accept referrals from prisoners, family members, or other service providers for this service.
Referrals to the St Vincent de Paul QLD Post-Release Supported Accommodation program comes directly via Queensland Correctional Services (QCS) and by mutual agreement.
QCS complete accommodation risk assessments for suitability to the service prior to approving a person suitable.
We operate this service under the Queensland Government Human Services Quality Framework. You can learn more about this framework here.