Helena Jones Centre

Helena Jones Centre: information, location and practical guide

Facility overview

Helena Jones Centre is listed in this directory under the category “Prisons and penitentiaries” and is located in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. This page gathers what is known about the facility and adds context about its surroundings and a practical guide for anyone who needs to find it or get in touch with it. The data source does not include further administrative details for this facility, so it is advisable to check them with the competent authority before carrying out any procedure.

Location and surroundings

The recorded address of Helena Jones Centre is Sandgate Road 374, 4010 Brisbane, in Brisbane (Queensland, Australia). The approximate coordinates are -27.4285, 153.0429.

Within the directory, Brisbane has 11 facilities; Queensland has 26 facilities across 13 localities, and Australia has 135 facilities in total, which helps place this facility within its wider territory.

Other nearby facilities

Measured in a straight line from Helena Jones Centre, these are the closest facilities in Australia listed in the directory:

• Brisbane Watchhouse — about 4.9 km away (Brisbane)
• Brisbane Immigration Transit Accommodation — about 6.0 km away (Brisbane)
• Boggo Road Gaol — about 7.5 km away (Brisbane)
• Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre — about 20 km away (Brisbane)
• Brisbane Correctional Centre — about 21 km away (Brisbane)

Other facilities in Brisbane:

• Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre
• Boggo Road Gaol
• Borallon Training & Correctional Centre
• Brisbane Correctional Centre
• Brisbane Immigration Transit Accommodation
• Brisbane Watchhouse

More facilities in the category “Prisons and penitentiaries” in Queensland:

• Lotus Glen Correctional Centre (Arriga)
• Charleville Work Camp (Charleville)
• Winton Work Camp (Corfield)
• Capricornia Correctional Centre (Etna Creek)
• Capricornia Correctional Centre Farm (Etna Creek)

What type of facility this is

Prisons and penitentiaries are establishments where people sentenced by a final judgment serve their sentence and, depending on the country, also where people await trial. They are usually organised into units or regimes with different security levels and include areas for healthcare, education, work and rehabilitation activities.

In Australia, prisons are run by the corrective services of each state and territory.

Knowing the category helps you understand what to expect: the regime, who may visit and the procedures that apply vary depending on the type of facility and the country.

Data on record for this profile

This profile includes: Address. Not available in the source: Phone, Email, Website, Capacity, Operator / administration, Hours / visiting, In operation since. The data comes from open information contributed by a community of volunteers and may change over time. If you manage the facility or know updated official data, you can request a correction by writing to info@vorticepacifico.com.

Before visiting or contacting the facility

These general tips help you prepare any procedure related to Helena Jones Centre. The specific rules are always set by the competent prison administration.

• Confirm visiting days and hours directly with the facility or its administration; they can change without notice.
• Find out which identity document is required and whether a prior authorisation or registration is needed to visit.
• Ask whether an appointment is necessary and how far in advance it must be requested.
• Check the permitted items, the accepted dress code and the security checks at the entrance.
• Plan the journey with time to spare: transport, time to get into the premises and possible waiting.
• If you attend as a lawyer, journalist or researcher, request accreditation or permission through the official channels.
• If you travel with minors, check the specific conditions that apply to their entry.
• Use official channels only and be wary of intermediaries who charge to arrange visits or communications.

Services and procedures common in this type of facility

In facilities in the category “Prisons and penitentiaries” there usually are, depending on the country and each establishment's regime: communications and visits, correspondence, healthcare, social and psychological support, training and education, work and workshops, religious assistance, legal assistance and transfers to courts. This directory does not confirm that Helena Jones Centre offers each of them: check directly with the facility or its administration which are available and how to request them.

Frequently asked questions about Helena Jones Centre