About Justice Health
Providing health services to those in contact with the NSW criminal justice systemWhat we do
Justice Health is a Statutory Health Corporation established under the Health Services Act (NSW) 1997 and is funded by NSW Health.
Justice Health provides health care in a complex environment to people in the adult correctional system, to those in courts and police cells, to juvenile detainees and to those within the NSW forensic mental health system and in the community.
In all contexts, Justice Health must work closely with a variety of other organisations, including NSW Health, Department of Corrective Services (DCS), Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), Area Health Services, Community Controlled Aboriginal Health Organisations, NSW Police Force, Attorney General’s Department, Universities, community groups and advocacy groups.
Our commitment to providing the best possible health care to our clients remains our key focus. We are confident that through the efforts of our dedicated and professional staff we will continue to provide a health service that leads the way in international best practice for those who come into contact with the NSW criminal justice system.
Where we fit
Justice Health is funded by NSW Health. In addition to the Department of Health, NSW Health comprises Area Health Services, statutory health corporations and affiliated health organisations.
There are 8 Area Health Services that are responsible for providing health services in a wide range of settings, from primary care posts in the remote outback to metropolitan tertiary health centres.
The Ambulance Service of NSW is responsible for providing responsive, high quality clinical care in emergency situations, including pre-hospital care, rescue, retireval and patient transport services.
Other public health organisations provide statewide or specialist health services:
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