The Cell Visitor Program provides support and referral services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people detained in custody in police watch houses in greater Brisbane (Brisbane City, Richlands, Cleveland) Beenleigh, Pine Rivers, Ipswich, Redcliffe, as well as Caboolture, Mackay, Townsville and Palm Island.
Murri Watch Cell Visitors respond to referrals and calls from families, the community, watchhouses, police cells and other organisations regarding concerns about people in watchhouse custody.
Our Cell Visitors offer company, support and assistance; help to prevent suicide and self-injury of persons in custody; liaise with families and friends; and provide information and referral/s to support services to persons in custody.
Brisbane
Head Office, Diversionary & Cell Visitor Services
15 Hubert Street, Woolloongabba Qld 4102
PO Box 8144 Woolloongabba Qld 4102
Telephone: 07 3891 6431
Fax: 07 3891 6031
Townsville
Community Patrol & Cell Visitors Program
30 French St, Pimlico Qld 4812
PO Box 121 Hyde Park, Townsville Qld 4812
Telephone: 07 4772 3806 or 07 4772 2182
Fax: 07 4772 3247
Cell Visitor’s Mobile: 0423 611 606
Community Patrol Mobile: 0431 282 820
Mackay
Community Patrol & Cell Visitors Program
D Block, CQ TAFE Campus, Alfred Street, Mackay Qld 4740