General Community Facilities

Alexander Maconochie Centre

ACT DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SAFETY

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About Us

Provides secure and safe care of detainees in custody or transit. Offers support and programs for detainees and promotes rehabilitation.

Accommodation includes cell-blocks, domestic style cottages, a medical centre and crisis support unit, a 14 bed management unit and a transitional release centre.

Male, female, remand and sentenced prisoners from low to high security classifications can be accommodated.

Booking visits

Family members and friends visiting a detainee at the AMC must book a visit at least 24 hours in advance by telephone on 02 6205 8589.

Quick Facts About The Region

Alexander Maconochie Centre is located in the suburbs of Hume and Jerrabomberra, the council of Canberra and the federal electorate of Canberra.