ReSet & ReSet Family Support Centres
ReSet
Our mob are sorely over-represented in WA’s prisons and youth detention.
It’s why our moorditj ReSet program was developed: to support our maaman and yorgas in prison, and when they leave, to offer a solid shot at breaking the offending-to-prison cycle. We work with medium to high-risk prisoners to prepare our mob for release – before supporting them on their reintegration journey for up to 12 months out in the community.
How we support a successful reintegration
In a culturally safe way, ReSet helps incarcerated maaman and yorgas to:
- Address alcohol and/or drug use;
- Improve parenting skills;
- Prepare for, and find, work;
- Find a safe place to live;
- Adjust to life on the outside.
How to connect with ReSet support
If you are in prison, due for release and would like to get support from ReSet you will need to contact your Transitional Manager and find out if you qualify to be referred to ReSet.
The ReSet program is run by a three-way partnership and led by Wungening. We are so grateful to enjoy the valuable support of Centrecare and the Walitj Foundation in delivering this successful program.
ReSet Family Support Centres
Here at ReSet, we understand how important it is for you to stay connected with your moort and babin while they are in prison. It’s why we manage the ReSet Family Support Centres at Bandyup, Casuarina, Hakea, Melaleuca and Wooroloo prisons, to make sure you feel welcome and heard when you come to visit your loved ones.
Our friendly, knowledgeable staff – many who are Aboriginal – are onsite to yarn with you, answer your questions and offer emotional support. We also lend a hand to connect with other types of support if needed.
Our aim is for moort to stay connected and experience “a good visit”. For everything you need to know about booking a prison visit, our ReSet Family Support Centre opening hours, contact details and other important advice before visiting, please download one of our information sheets here.
Wungening’s other Justice Support programs
Beyond Youth Justice
Wungening is proud to partner in a program led by Centrecare in delivering the Beyond Youth Justice (BeyondYJS) program. We work with young people aged 10-18 involved in the youth justice system, to provide support with rehabilitation and emotional wellbeing.
This service provides young people – who are engaged with youth justice services – support and assistance in the areas of rehabilitation and emotional wellbeing. As well as community-based individual support, each partner agency delivers workshops (such as psycho-social skills development) at Banksia Hill. In addition, Wungening delivers targeted and brief alcohol and drug interventions within Banksia Hill that look at healing through a cultural lens.
Connect Wanju
Still in the justice space, but delivered by Wungening’s NWW team from our East Perth Hub, is the moorditj Connect Wanju service. Wungening is proud to partner with Palmerston in improving access to treatment and support services for people who’ve been charged with a crime and are awaiting court.
Connect Wanju delivers the Department of Justice’s General Court Intervention Program (GCIP) across metropolitan Boorloo. The voluntary 12-week program focuses on:
- Physical and mental health
- The use of alcohol and other drugs
- Socio-economic needs
- Homelessness
Clients of Connect Wanju are referred by Department of Justice GCIP Case Managers based at the courts. Connect Wanju does not accept direct referrals.
To learn more about Connect Wanju, please call 08 9553 8765, or email: mail@connectwanju.org.au