- Outcare -
What Is It?CONTACT DETAILS 27 Moore St, East Perth WA 6004 Ph: 6263 8622 Fax: 6263 8611 EMAIL: outcare@outcare.com.au A safer community Outcare’s holistic approach to crime prevention Outcare is Western Australia’s only specialist non government provider of crime prevention services and programs. It was established in the early 1960′s and has grown into an award winning and well respected organisation, operating in a variety of areas to enhance community stability and safety. Outcare’s logo banner is ‘A New Beginning’. This statement reflects Outcare’s charter to make Western Australia a safer place to live by providing rehabilitative and supportive services for offenders, ex-offenders and their families. We do this by taking a holistic approach to crime prevention. Our broad range of education, intervention and reform programs reduce the re-offending rate of people in conflict with the justice system and support their successful rehabilitation and re-integration into society. In turn, this leads to a safer community and lower costs associated with the justice system. Outcare looks to the future, not at the past. It’s about creating a new beginning for people and a new beginning for the community of Western Australia.- AwardsOutcare Awards
- Aims & ObjectivesTo provide for released offenders, the opportunity for personal rehabilitation and to ensure that any such persons shall have the greatest opportunity for adjustment to the expectations of the community.
- PhilosophiesOutcare provides services that decrease the re-offending rate of individuals who use those services.
- Strategic PlanOutcare’s strategic plan describes Outcare’s vision for the future
- Images of OutcareHave a look at our Image Gallery
- TestimonialsThese are just a few of the testimonials from our clients.
- Outcare Board MembersCurrent Outcare Board Members
- Links to associated agenciesLinks to national and international sites
- ConstitutionOur Constitution
- Privacy StatementYour Privacy is Respected
- Employer Support
- Why Should Employers Consider ConvictionsThe key point for employers to bear in mind is relevance.
- DiscriminationEmployers want to employ the best possible person for each job in their Company. This guide is aimed at assisting employers to do just that.
- The Recruitment ProcessCreating An Open And Honest Environment
- Myths About Employing People With RecordsExoffenders are only capable of doing manual or repetitive work.
- Assessing A ConvictionAssessing a conviction to make a reasoned judgement about risk, is a fairly simple process.
- Recruitment LiteratureSome or all of the following guidelines may be useful depending on your recruitment procedures.
- InterviewingThe following guidelines may be useful for interviews…
- Selection for EmploymentIf successful, the applicant should be assured that the confidentiality of disclosed information on criminal convictions will be respected.
- If Undisclosed Convictions are RevealedAn applicant does not have to voluntarily provide an employer with information about his or her criminal record unless specifically asked.
- ReferencesWhen considering references, it is important not to discount real training which some applicants may have acquired within the prison system.
- State and Federal LegislationFederal and State legislation enable certain convictions to be “spent” or “erased” after a lengthy offence-free period.
- e.g. of a rejection letter on criminal convictionExample of a rejection letter on the grounds of the relevance of a criminal conviction.
- e.g. of a rejection letter on skills and experienceAn example of a rejection letter on the grounds of skills and experience
- Useful addressesSecond Chance is a database of employers who have recognised the benefits to themselves and the community in using fair and informed hiring practices with applications from ex-offenders.
- Outcare Employment & TrainingOutcare, through Jobstart, its employment placement arm, is able to provide businesses and copmpanies with suitable applicants and can offer ongoing advice and support to all employers as desired.
- Human Rights & Equal OpportunityThe Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission head office can give information on employment legislation which cites a criminal record as grounds for discrimination
- Offender Support
- Action you may need to take after PrisonDealing With Old Convictions
- CentreLink: Ten communication tipsMark on a calendar the dates that forms need to be handed in or other information needs to be provided. If there is a problem meeting the deadline, tell Centrelink what the difficulty is as soon as possible.
- CentreLink paymentsUseful information on Centrelink payments
- Changes to prison release paymentsImportant information on Prison Release Payments
- Changing your nameIn Western Australia there are essentially 2 ways to change your name.
- Child support information and requirementsIf you have child support obligations you need to seriously address those responsibilities.
- Criminal record & deportation issues for migrantsIF you are a permanent resident BUT not an Australian Citizen it is important that you be aware that there MAY be circumstances where you can be deported because of your behaviour and criminal record.
- Extraordinary Driver’s LicenceExtraordinary Drivers Licence, Section 76 of the Road Traffic Act (1974)
- Housing IssuesIf you were in rented accommodation before you came into prison, and the owner of the property (or their agent) has not been informed that you are in prison, Debts MAY be accumulating in your name.
- InsuranceCan an insurance company refuse to provide me with insurance cover because I have a criminal record?
- Power of attorneyWhile you are in prison you might find it difficult to look after your financial affairs. You can give someone else the power to act on your behalf in regard to managing your affairs.
- Problems with infingements?The passing of the Fines, Penalties and Infringement Notices Enforcement Act 1994 (WA) brought about substantial changes in the processes of collecting outstanding amounts owing on court fines, and infringement notices.
- Spent convictions, dealing with old convictionsDealing With Old Convictions
- SuperannuationThere is provision in the legislation which would allow those preserved benefits to be released on either the grounds of Severe Financial Hardship and/or Compassionate Grounds.
- Tax returnsYou can lodge tax returns while you are in prison.
- The Statute of Limitations ActThe Statute of Limitations Act
- Donating & Sponsorship
- Supporting Outcare Personally
- Becoming a member of OutcareMembers of Outcare come from all walks of life, from Judges to ex-offenders, church groups, business’s, volunteers, other community support groups and so on. Outcare has increased its membership from 20 in late 1989 to over 110 groups and individuals.
- Volunteering at OutcareIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer you will need at some time to have personal contact with a staff member of Outcare.
- Volunteer Positions and Application FormPlease fill out our Volunteer Positions form
- Publications, Press And Policy
- Employment at Outcare
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