The Department of Justice acknowledges an Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services (OICS) report into Broome Regional Prison and remains committed to improving conditions at the facility.
Work is continuing on initiatives designed to enhance safety and security at Broome and to increase prisoners' access to meaningful activities.
OICS found community relationships at Broome Regional Prison had improved, highlighting strong progress in reconnecting with the local community.
This was evident through the establishment of an Aboriginal services committee in partnership with the adult community corrections centre.
The committee united key stakeholders and supported the return of important programs such as Section 95 work, as well as the introduction of new initiatives including an Elders program that involved regular cultural visits.
"These efforts provided prisoners with meaningful opportunities to engage with the community and access rehabilitative services," OICS said.
Acting Department Director General Joanne Stampalia said Broome remains focused on facilitating better rehabilitation and reintegration outcomes for prisoners in its care.
"Engagement with local community organisations is one of our key priorities in our efforts to increase opportunities and cultural support for First Nations people in custody," she said.
Prisoners undertake supervised Section 95 work in the community including equine therapy activities, building maintenance, wildlife rescue and bushfire mitigation.
OICS said these jobs help prisoners build confidence, develop practical skills and reconnect with the community, supporting their rehabilitation and reintegration.
In another boost to rehabilitation and reintegration capabilities, recommissioning of the education and vocational building at Broome has enhanced delivery of education and vocational programs.
The Department also continues to invest in staffing including health services and a long-term infrastructure plan will help futureproof WA's entire custodial estate and consider Broome prison.
Corrective Services Commissioner Brad Royce said the recently released Corrective Services 2025-2030 Strategic Plan sets out a clear vision for strengthening capabilities across WA's prison estate.
"Our vision is to create correctional environments and deliver improved services and conditions that help reduce reoffending and build safer communities in the Kimberley region," he said.
"Broome has an experienced leadership team and dedicated staff who are committed to maintaining the prison's good order and looking after the welfare and wellbeing of prisoners in their care."
