How old do you have to be to go to prison in Australia?

Emu Plains is one of them, and its Mothers and Children’s Program allows children of up to twelve years old to live with their mothers at a nursery known as Jacaranda Cottages. That said, while women’s prisons may be run somewhat differently, they’re still subject to the same visitation rules, labour requirements, and the security measures.

Are there any female only prisons in Australia?

Some prisons are designed specifically to hold female inmates, such as Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, Emu Plains Correctional Centre, and Dillwynia Correctional Centre. There are far fewer of these than the male-only prisons – unsurprising, given that there are only about 2,600 women in prison in Australia.

Is it illegal to stay at home while pregnant in NSW?

This is discrimination and it is illegal. If your school asks you to leave or requests that you stay at home while you are pregnant then you should contact the Department of Education, the NSW Anti-Discrimination Tribunal or the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission. For more information see the Discrimination page.

What are the conditions in jail in Australia?

You’re not allowed to have a phone, and in many prisons, you’re not allowed to smoke. You can get visitors, but you’re only allowed a certain number every week and they have to be preapproved by the prison. Of course. Australian prison conditions can sometimes be a lot worse.

What does the age of consent in Queensland mean?

What does age of consent mean? The age of consent is the age at which the law says you can agree (consent) to have sex. If you are under the age of consent, the law says that you cannot legally agree to have sex, and any person that tries to have sex with you has broken the law. In Queensland, the age of consent is 16.

How old do you have to be to get counselling in Australia?

Kids Helpline provides free and private counselling to young people up to 25 years of age. You can talk to them about anything that’s affecting you at any time, day or night on 1800 55 1800. 1800Respect is a national helpline, providing counselling, information and support.

What to do if your child is living at home in NSW?

NCAT is the main forum for resolving tenancy disputes between landlords and tenants in NSW. Provides information, support and referral to services that can help with mental health issues for you and your family – including community mental health, crisis intervention and treatment services and accommodation.

When to start property maintenance with Legal Aid NSW?

If you get divorced before you and your expartner have settled your property, you must start property and/or spouse maintenance proceedings within 12 months of getting divorced. Legal Aid NSW can give you free help with your divorce.