Consultation open: Inspection of Banksia Hill and Unit 18 Youth Detention Centres
Consultation open: Banksia Hill Detention Centre and Unit 18 Youth Detention Centre The Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services (OICS) will conduct an inspection of Banksia Hill Detention Centre and Unit 18 Youth Detention Centre in November 2026. As part of the inspection, we invite feedback from people with experience of either facility, including: …
Inspection Standards for Youth Custodial Facilities
The Inspection Standards for Youth Custodial Facilities establish a framework for assessing how youth detention facilities meet the needs of young people in their care. The Youth Standards are grounded in a child-focussed and rights-based approach, drawing on relevant international and national instruments that recognise the distinct status of children and young people in custody.
