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Managing Australia's Borders

Religious Representatives


The provision of religious and spiritual support and pastoral care is an important service for people in immigration detention centres. Your support in assisting people in detention with this service is appreciated by the department.

In addition to the entry procedures applicable to all visitors to a centre, the process for your visit differs if you are an approved religious visitor. Please contact the detention services provider Religion Liaison Officer at the specific centre for further information.

Visiting hours

Visiting hours are different at each facility.
See:
Contact Details for the Christmas Island Immigration Detention Centre
Contact Details for the Maribyrnong Immigration Detention Centre
Contact Details for the Northern Immigration Detention Centre
Contact Details for the Perth Immigration Residential Housing
Contact Details for the Sydney Immigration Residential Housing
Contact Details for the Villawood Immigration Detention Centre

Conditions of entry

Visitors are required to observe particular requirements and the conditions of entry when visiting an immigration detention facility.
See:
Visiting an Immigration Detention Facility
FAQs about Visiting