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Alice Springs Intake and Transfer Facility

The Alice Springs Intake and Transfer Facility (ASITF) is located within the Alice Springs Correctional Precinct.

ASITF temporarily holds young people from across Central Australia who:

Plan your visit

There are rules you must follow when visiting the facility. If you break the rules, your visit may be declined or ended early.

To visit, you must:

  • give at least 24 hours’ notice
  • provide valid photo ID
    • professionals must show a working with children clearance (Ochre Card)
  • be sober and not appear under the influence of alcohol or other drugs
  • behave respectfully at all times
  • avoid wearing clothing or footwear that is:
    • revealing, excessively tight, or offensive
    • associated with gangs (for example, certain colours or symbols)
    • steel caps, high heels, or open-toe shoes
  • leave all banned items at home or in your car.
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  • Every day: 9am to 4pm.

You must give at least 24 hours’ notice before visiting.

If your visit is urgent, you can request an exception.

How to give notice

Contact reception between 8am and 4pm, Monday to Friday:

Visitors are screened by security on arrival.

Banned items include:

  • cigarettes and tobacco products
  • lighters and matches
  • alcohol and other drugs
  • weapons
  • phones, cameras, and electronic devices
  • money and bank cards
  • glass and ceramics
  • aerosols (for example, deodorants)
  • wallets, handbags, and keys
  • food and drink.

Get the prohibited items factsheet PDF (160.5 KB).

Lockers

Lockers are available for small personal items like car keys, phones, bags or wallets.

If you are driving to the facility, free parking is available.

Weekend shuttle bus

The Prison Fellowship of Australia provides free shuttle bus services on weekends.

The bus leaves from the hospital lawns car park (opposite the Memorial Club) at the following times:

  • Saturday: 9:00am, 10:15am, 12:00pm, 1:15pm.
  • Sunday: 1:30pm.

Other transport options

For transport on weekdays, you can contact local services who may be able to help.

To find local services, go to the NTcommunity website.

Location

Alice Springs Correctional Precinct
Smith Street
Alice Springs NT