In March 2021, the Western Australian State Government announced a “new drug treatment prison program to open at Bunbury Prison” as part of their commitment to implementing the Methamphetamine Action Plan. 

Mid-late 2023, the Department of Justice (DoJ) will introduce a new AOD Reintegration Service (the Service) at Bunbury Regional Prison. The Service will offer individuals the opportunity to seek help regarding their AOD related needs and will provide a pre-release facility for men returning to country.

It will also operate as a regional annex to the Mallee Rehabilitation Centre at Casuarina Prison providing participants with an opportunity to complete the reintegration element of their recovery journey in a minimum security environment. 

The Service will have 24 dedicated bed and will be delivered through a staged approach to ensure participants receive the right care at the right time in accordance with their needs and stage of recovery.

The primary aim of the Service is to provide AOD care in an individualised and holistic manner that works towards successful re-integration to the community with on-going supports in place to ensure continuity of care. To achieve this the Department will commence a tender process to engage a Community Service Provider to assist them support participants pre and post release from Bunbury Regional Prison. It is anticipated the contract will be for three years with the option to extend.