Justice Health

Justice Health is a Statutory Health Corporation established under the Health Services Act (NSW) 1997 and is funded by NSW Health.

Justice Health provides health care in a complex environment to people in the adult correctional system, to those in courts and police cells, to juvenile detainees and to those within the NSW forensic mental health system and in the community.

In all contexts, Justice Health must work closely with a variety of other organisations, including NSW Health, Department of Corrective Services (DCS), Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), Area Health Services, Community Controlled Aboriginal Health Organisations, NSW Police Force, Attorney General’s Department, Universities, community groups and advocacy groups.

Justice Health is a growing organisation and at present has some exciting new developments. In addition to the ongoing expansion of our services in Correctional Centres and, Juvenile Justice Centres, the new Long Bay Hospital was opened in July 2008. This new hospital significantly enhances the quality of care available to patients. The first Forensic Hospital in NSW is due to open in late 2008. This Forensic Hospital will provide care for forensic patients and the mentally ill in line with national and international best practice.