Family Visitor Centre, Bunbury Prison

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Support for friends and family when you visit someone in prison

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New visitors

Looking to visit someone in prison for the first time? You’ll need to complete a Visitor Declaration form, produce 100 points of ID and have your photo taken to register as a social visitor. For more, click here.

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Who can attend the prison visit

Prison visits are booked, and scheduled, through Bunbury Prison by calling the booking line on (08) 9795 5074.

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Book a prison visit

You’ll need to book a prison visit at least 24 hours ahead of time, and as much as 1 month in advance. Call 9795 5074 weekdays between 9.30am and 11.30am, or 12.30pm and 3.30pm. Be sure to let the prison know if you’re a new visitor to Bunbury prison when you book.

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Using the free bus

Our free bus seats up to 8 people and runs Thursdays from the Bunbury Bus Centre (departs 12.10pm) and the Train Station (departs 12.20pm) with return drop-off leaving the FVC at 2.20pm. Booking are essential: please call Accordwest at least 24hours prior on (08) 9729 9000.

Here for you

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The Family Visitor Centre is open 6 days a week
(including all Public Holidays except Christmas) but closed Friday.

Saturday to Thursday

Morning Session: 9am-12noon
Afternoon Session: 12.30pm-5.45pm

Adults only on Tuesday/Wednesday afternoons & Saturday mornings.

Sundays

Morning Session: 8.30-12noon
Afternoon Session: 12.30-5.45pm

What’s at the Bunbury Prison Family Visitor Centre?

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The Family Visitor Centre is your first point of contact every time you visit someone in prison. We're run independently of Bunbury Prison to offer visitors a warm, inviting and supportive space that encourages you to visit your loved ones more often and stay connected to your community.

You’ll be greeted by a giant three-metre-high yellow minion outside, who welcomes you into a big open space inside where we’ll sign you in, set you up, and help you get relaxed and comfortable before and after your prison visit. Here’s what we have available to you when you book a prison visit.

Here's what we have available to you
when you book a prison visit

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Outdoor undercover area

Take a seat in the shade and enjoy a moment to relax, reflect and collect your thoughts.

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Food and refreshments

Help yourself to some free tea, coffee and fresh fruits at our little kitchen station.

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Activities for kids

We have books, drawing activities and toys to keep the kids entertained.

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Onsite toilets

There are no toilets in Bunbury Prison, so feel free to use FVC’s two onsite toilets.

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Storage lockers

Use our free lockers to safely store your personal belongings while on your prison visit.

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Independent advice

Ask us for independent advice around prison processes and what to expect on your prison visit.

Book a prison visit

Planning to visit someone in prison?
To make a booking, please call the prison directly on (08) 9795 5074. Accordwest are unable to take visitor bookings on behalf of the prison.

Want to know more?

See you again soon

Visiting Bunbury Prison can be a really intimidating experience for some. Our hope is that the Family Visitor Centre will help you feel a little more comfortable visiting your loved ones more often.

  • Warm, friendly and welcoming service
  • Connect you to your loved ones via our free Thursday bus service
  • Referrals and connections to other wraparound support service.

How to book a prison visit

The wa.gov.au website provides must-read information on everything from how to book a prison visit, to visiting with children, code of conduct, directions on how to get there and more.

CLICK HERE

Your story matters too

While your loved one may be the one in Bunbury Prison, at Accordwest we believe Every Story Matters
- and that includes the families of inmates. Our goal is to support more people to live the life they want to live, and the Family Visitor Centre is our way of making sure you and your family is supported in your journey ahead, whatever that look like. Feel free to share your story with us and we’ll do everything possible to refer you to any information and support services available in the South West region that could help, from parenting programs to emergency relief, homelessness supports and more.

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