Marngoneet Correctional Centre

Marngoneet Correctional Centre
Coordinates37°58′55″S 144°21′7″E / 37.98194°S 144.35194°E / -37.98194; 144.35194
StatusOperational
Security classMedium security
Capacity559
Opened3 March 2006 (2006-03-03)
Managed byCorrections Victoria
Street address1170 Bacchus Marsh Road
CityLara
State/provinceVictoria
Postal code3212
CountryAustralia
WebsiteOfficial website

Marngoneet Correctional Centre is a 559-bed medium security Australian prison in Lara, Victoria, Australia, located adjacent to maximum security HM Prison Barwon. Marngoneet Correctional Centre officially opened on 3 March 2006.

The Marngoneet Correctional Centre is designed to reduce offenders chance of re-offending offering a number of rehabilitation programs including:

  • Sex Offender Treatment Programs;
  • Violent Offender Treatment Programs;
  • Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programs.

The Marngoneet Correctional Centre also offers vocational services that increase the chance of prisoners employment upon release including:

  • TAFE accredited training;
  • A Good Lives Reintegration Service that coordinates a range of programs, including those that relate to release preparation, personal development and recreation programs;
  • Education service targeting employment preparation and general and adult basic education.