Adelaide Women's Prison

Adelaide Women’s Prison (AWP) accommodates female remand and sentenced prisoners.

Address: Grand Junction Road, Northfield | Directions using Google Maps

Postal address: PO Box 2042, Regency Park SA 5010

General telephone enquiries: (08) 8343 0100

Visiting

Visit Booking

Visits must be booked in advance – find out more about visiting prisoners.

Bookings for domestic visits can be made by telephone on Monday to Friday between 9.00am to 12.00pm and 1.00pm – 4.00pm

Visit booking number: (08) 8350 8043

Visiting Hours

Adult domestic times are as follows

Session daySession start time - Session end time
Monday13:20  -  13:50
14:10  -  14:40
15:00  -  15:40
17:35 - 18:30
Tuesday13:20  -  13:50
14:10  -  14:40
15:00  -  15:40
16:20  -  17:15
Wednesday10:00  - 10:25
13:20  -  13:50
14:10  -  14:40
15:00  -  15:40
17:35 -  18:30
Thursday13:20  -  13:50
14:10  -  14:40
15:00  -  15:40
Friday13:20 -  14:15
14:35  -  15:25
17:35  -  18:30
Saturday9:00  -  9:30
9:50  -  10:20
10:40  -  11:20
13:20  -  14:15
Sunday9:00  -  9:30
9:50  -  10:20
10:40  -  11:20
13:20  -  14:15
Public Holidays9:00  -  9:30
9:50  -  10:20
10:40  -  11:20
13:20  -  14:15
14:35  - 15:25

Special visiting arrangements

Find out about special visits in the Women prisoners with children section.

Professional visits

To book a professional visit, phone (08) 8343 0263 from Monday to Friday between 09:00 to 11:30 and 13:00 to 16:30, or use DCS’ Xpress Bookings online portal https://visitbookings.corrections.sa.gov.au

Professional bookings can also be arranged by email: DCSAWPProfessionalVisitBooking@sa.gov.au
Include the full name and date of birth of the prisoner you want to visit, and several options of days and times you can visit in case your first preference is not available.

A professional visit can be booked for up to 45 minutes appointments [with a maximum of 60 minutes] if there is availability.

Professional visits times are as  follows

Sessions in bold are 30 minute session
Session daySession start time - Session end time
Monday to Friday09:00 - 09:45
10:00 - 10:45
11:00 -11:45
13:20 -14:05
14:20 - 15:05
15:15 - 15:45
17:00 - 17:45
18:00 - 18:45
19:00 - 19:45
Saturday and Sunday09:00 - 09:45
10:00 - 10:45
11:00 - 11:45
13:20 - 14:05
14:20 - 15:05
15:15 - 16:45

Prison Information

Maximum number of prisoners232
GenderFemale
Security levelHigh, medium and low
Accommodation typeCells, dormitory and cottage style accommodation based on the security level of prisoners
Smoke freeYes
ProgramsWe employ a multi-disciplinary approach to managing the needs of female prisoners at AWP.
Programs and services delivered include crisis intervention, specific support services and Integrated Offender Management, which focuses on involving family members and community support workers to assist in the transition process from prison back into the community.

Prison Industries

Types of IndustryThe unit manufacture a range of goods for Government agencies and private enterprise.
AWP can also cater for packaging work and small assembly projects.
Example of products madeClothing, blankets and arts and crafts.
Assembly work.

Additional information

AWP manages a video conferencing facility, which allows prisoners to appear before the court via audio-visual link (AVL) without the need to leave the prison.

Acknowledgement of Country

Department of Correctional Services acknowledges that we are meeting on the traditional Country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains and pays respect to Elders past and present.
We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs, and relationship with the land. We acknowledge that they are of continuing importance to the Kaurna people living today.
And we also extend that respect to other Aboriginal Language Groups and other First Nations."

Acknowledgement of Country

Department of Correctional Services acknowledges that we are meeting on the traditional Country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains and pays respect to Elders past and present.
We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs, and relationship with the land. We acknowledge that they are of continuing importance to the Kaurna people living today.
And we also extend that respect to other Aboriginal Language Groups and other First Nations."