In November 2019, the Committee on Children and Young People self-referred an inquiry into the impact on children from having an imprisoned parent. In this report, the policies to support children of imprisoned parents and the adequacy of services available to them is investigated.

…….”The Committee recognises the important support that Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) provide for parents in prison and their children. In addition to ensuring that non-custodial alternatives are culturally appropriate and located close to Aboriginal offenders’ communities, DCJ should provide more funding for ACCOs so that they are able to make further contributions to reducing recidivism in parents and intergenerational contact with the justice system.”