Justice Health NSW news and events

The ‘Men’s health and wellbeing in custody’ project is just one of the major steps being taken to give men in custody the tools they need to improve their health.

The professionalism and compassion of nurses across Justice Health NSW was recognised, as part of local celebrations for International Nurses Day (12 May 2024).

Each year, Justice Health NSW brings together a program of expert speakers and presentations from the niche field of healthcare in custodial and forensic mental health settings.

Justice Health NSW Chief Digital Health and Information Officer, Neville Board, has been appointed to the NSW Health Artificial Intelligence (AI) Taskforce. Neville is also co-chairing one of the Taskforce’s four working groups.

Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (Justice Health NSW) would like to acknowledge Executive Medical Director, Dr Stephen Hampton, who will be stepping down from the role after 12 years of service.

People on remand in NSW prisons will have greater access to rehabilitation and treatment for drug use following a major expansion of health intervention programs by the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (Justice Health NSW).

Custodial populations have high rates of smoking. As a result, they are considered a priority population by health agencies for reducing the harm associated with tobacco use in NSW.

Justice Health NSW recently published the inaugural NSW Healthy Prisons Framework for Action.

The expansion of Sydney’s Drug Court Program (operating from the Downing Centre) this month will see more people diverted into drug treatment – coordinated and delivered by Justice Health NSW.

Justice Health NSW Chief Executive Wendy Hoey was awarded a Public Service Medal in the 2024 Australia Day Honours.