Department of Correctional Services

DCS is committed to strengthening strategic partnerships with community organisations through the provision of Community Grants. These grants were introduced in 2013 and aim to provide additional innovative, imaginative and creative services and programs within both the custodial and community based settings. The grants aim to enhance protective factors of offenders in relation to their recidivism. Protective factors include addressing matter such as employment, health, housing, relationships, finance and budgeting, and a range of other key life skills. DCS recognises that connection to community and meaningful activity are important.