Perimeter Patrols at Cavan Secure Care Centre

Ms Gunn indicated agreement to the definition of random to mean six patrols per day at varying times within a two hour period, as indicated in correspondence received from the PSA.

Further discussions will occur, including the possibility of use of Families SA staff, after the Risk Assessment is released this Friday. PSA will request a copy of the report and ensure there is opportunity provided for members' to provide comments.

Suggestions received from members about further reinforcement of existing fences will be discussed at the next meeting. It is anticipated another meeting between PSA reps and Ms Gunn will be held within a fortnight. There continues to be an ongoing commitment for patrols at night time and when visitors are in the Centre.

Use of GSL staff in Secure Care

Ms Gunn will issue a statement reinforcing current arrangements to all staff regarding this matter. A PSA Information Update will be sent out at this time.

Safety Issues at Magill Secure Care Centre

PSA reps reported that the presence and support of senior staff was invaluable, particularly when incidents occurred in the Units. The commitment was made to continue to have senior staff on the roster on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays. The issue of rostering and ongoing support is being covered in the Secure Care Action Plan. Three staff will continue to be rostered each shift.

Updates in Restraint Training continue to be provided by the department. Ms Gunn explained that the provision of training in use of force, personal safety and critical incidents will become a part of the department's commitment to provide appropriate and timely training and PSA will continue to be consulted in this matter.

PSA reminded Ms Gunn of written commitments made by previous Labor Governments regarding the siting of new centres. PSA will formally address this matter in correspondence.

Special Investigations

It was acknowledged that there continues to be delays in the process. The PSA will write to the department and ask that the working party be reconvened to discuss any progress in the review. Members are reminded that any financial difficulties suffered as a result of loss of wages and/or penalties as a result of this process may be reviewed by making application to Executive Director Beth Dunning, where the outcome is no case to answer.

Please address any enquiries to Vanessa Ravenhill on vr@cpsu.asn.au