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Welcome to the Corrective Services Academy Welcome to the Corrective Services Academy This directory is the property of the Corrective Services Academy and should not be removed r Welcome to the COI"r'ective Services AI::adenlY 1990 MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL A warm welcome to the Academy. You are welcome to use all the facilities of the Academy and my staff are available to assist you with any difficulties you may encounter while you are accommodated with us . .,-:- . I would ask you to keep in mind that this Academy is a place of learning. Please be considerate of the other occupants of the building who may require a quiet environment for their after hours study. ~h/~ JUNE HEINRICH PRINCIPAL THE HISTORY OF BRUSH FARM Brush Farm Estate had its beginnings in 1800, when William Cox, then Paymaster for the New South Wales Corps, purchased nine farms in the area, as well as other farms in an area known as Dundas. He built his house around the site of the present Dundas Town Hall. He soon established Brush Farm as one of the leading agricultural estates. D' Arcy Wentworth bought the property in 1804/5 who in turn sold it to Gregory Blaxland in 1807, who used it as a staging post on his expedition across the Blue Mountains with William Wentworth and William Lawson in 1813. Blaxland decided to build a new house in about 1820 on the highest part of the farm. The historic house situated within the Academy grounds is that house and is' one of Austalia'soldest houses. Blaxland kept the property until 1831 when he sold it to his son-in­ law, Thomas Forster, whose son, William, took over owneJship in 1844. William added the verandahs, back section and kitchen block about 1860 .. The property was bought by John Bennet and Lancelot Threlkeld in 1881 and was leased in 1894 and later purchased by the New South Wales Government. Since 1894 Brush Farm has been been put to many uses, ranging from a government institution for reforming boys to housing for unmarried mothers to housing for handicapped children. One of its first uses was for delinquent and destitute children. Boys . were also brought here from England to learn land based trades, such as blacksmithing, orcharding, bootmaking and tailoring. When their training was completed they were fitted· to take up work as journeymen in the trade they had received instruction. Some did exceedingly well and went on to become employers. It became known as the Brush Farm Home for Boys or Carpentarian Reformatory and later as the Brush Farm Girls Home, housing mentally deficient and unstable wards of low intellect. Accommodation in those days was for 60 girls and 3 teachers. The house was bought by Ryde Council in 1990 and plans are underway to restore the building and surrounding area for the Ryde Bicentenary in 1992. 1--------' THE HISTORY OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES CORRECTIVE SERVICES ACADEMY #iiJ~tolVlay 1989. the training of Departmental staff . ~as conducted by 2 separate divisions of the Department. The training of 'custodial officers was undertaken by the Officers' Training School and the training of all other staff by the Staff Development DiVIsion. The Officers' Training School over the years was located in various accommodation including what is now the Police Academy at Goulburn. In December 1988 the Department purchased a property known as Brush Farm from the Department of Family and Community Services. The property included the old historical home known as Brush Farm House. This home was subsequently sold to Ryde Municipal Council and will be renovated as, part of the preparations for their centenary in 1992. ., From December .1988 until May 1989 the property was extensively renovated by the Department of Corrective Services to provide an Administrative block. classrooms and 16 bedrooms. At the beginning of May 1989 the Officers' Training School and the Staff Development Division moved to the Brush Farm site to become the New South Wales Corrective Services Academy. In June 1989 the Principal commenced duty. The past 12 months have witnessed a drawing together of staff from both divisions to form a cohesive training academy. A Stage II building program to provide a conference room. 70 additional bedrooms and a library has been completed and the Academy has already been a significant agent of change for the Department. In August 1989 an Interim Education Advisory Council was appointed by the Director-General to provide guidance to the Principal and Staff at the Academy. A Stage 111 building program to provide a lecture theatre. a gymnasium and executive residential accommodation is also being planned. The Academy is an emerging training institution which will provide the Department with the trained staff it needs to move forward into the 21 st century. L" OTHER INFORMATION CAFETERIA Open during the following hours - " Breakfast 7.00 am to 8.00 am Lunch 11.30 am to 1.00 pm Dinner 5.45 pm to 6.50 pm EMERGENCY Fire - notify switchboard on ext. 4 after hours phone Fire Brigade on 000 Police - 858 5944 FAST FOOD - McDonalds Rowe Street Eastwood Cariingford Court (cnr Pennant Hills & Carlingford Rds Cariingford) - Kentucky Fried Chicken ' MarsdenIVictoria Rd Ermington Carlingford Court (as'above) - Brush Farm Bowling Club (Lawson St) MEDICAL - Eastwood Medical Centre Lakeside Rd Eastwood 858 5833 - Ryde District Hospital Ryedale Rd Denistone 85 0199 - After hours chemist Cnr Blaxland Rd& Rowe St Eastwood 855187 or 857960 PUBLIC TRANSPORT - Bus routes 545 and 550 to Eastwood Terry Road (opposite Academy) RAILWAY STATIONS - Eastwood, West Parade - Carlingford, Pennant Hills .Road REPAIRS - Should your room require repairs, please notify the Administration Section SWIMMING POOL - The pool may be used at any time. Alcohol is not permitted within the pool fencing. SWITCHBOARD - Ext. 9 - 804 5444 (messages will be taken between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm. Recruit mailperson is responsible to collect messages at reception) - Fax 804 5428 TELEPHONES - Gold phones located in Terry accommodation block (858 5229) and the Education block (858 1908) - Principal (emergencies only) 804 5473 Accommodation Rules The following conditions apply to occupants of departmental accommodation whether staff of this department or not. " 1. Under no circumstances will a room be occupied by any person other than the person it was booked for. Any room changes must be authorised by the Administration Manager before they occur. 2. Room keys will not be given to any person other than the assigned occupant. 3. Rooms can only be shared if both occupants agree and the Principal of the Academy gives permission in advance. 4. Occupants are required to ensure that the room is maintained to a high standard: of cleanliness. 5. Alcohol is not permitted in the rooms or cottages. 6. Disorderly behaviour will result in eviction. 7. Noise levels are'to be keptto a lawful level. 8. Occupants are responsible for the safety of their personal possessions.7heAcademy does not have a facility for keeping valuables or large amounts of money. When vacating a room, all personal property is to be removed. 9. Occupants should at all times be courteous and considerate to others using the accommodation. Occupants should note that the principles contained in the £.£.0. legislation are to be applied at all times. 10. House Officers are employed for cleaning of common areas, general vacuuming and tidying up. They do not perform individual cleaning for occupants. 11. Keys are to be returned to Reception or the Administration Section prior to 10. OOam on the last day of training. occupants who do not return keys will forfeit their key deposit. 12. Occupants must ensure that all doors, including external doors are locked whenever they leave the premises. Accommodation Rules The following conditions apply to occupants of departmental accommodation whether staff of this department or not. 1. Under no circumstances will a room be occupied by any person other than the person it was booked for. Any room changes must be authorised by the Administration Manager before they occur. 2. Room keys will not be given to any person other than the assigned occupant. 3. Rooms can only be shared if both occupants agree and the Principal of the Academy gives permission in advance. 4. Occupants are required to ensure that the room is maintained to a high standard: of cleanliness. 5. Alcohol is not permitted in the rooms or cottages. 6. Disorderly behaviour will result in eviction. 7. Noise levels are'to be keptto a lawful level. 8. Occupants are responsible for the safety of their personal possessions. TheAcademy does not have a facility for keeping valuables or large amounts of money. When vacating a room, all personal property is to be removed. 9. Occupants should at all times be courteous and considerate to others using the accommodation. Occupants should note that the principles contained in the E.E.O. legislation are to be applied at all times. 10. House Officers are employed for cleaning of common areas, general vacuuming and tidying up. They do not perform individual cleaning for occupants. 11. Keys are to be returned to Reception or the Administration Section prior to 10. OOam on the last day of training. occupants who do not return keys will forfeit their key deposit. 12. Occupants must ensure that all doors, including external doors are locked whenever they leave the premises. 13. DRESS REGULA T/ONS FOR CAFETERIA The following is considered minmium dress standards when visiting the cafeteria: Shirt with collar Shorts or trousers Closed shoes with socks At no time are singlets, thongs or swimwear permitted. PLEASE READ and COMPL Y with the following two rules; 14. An inventory is located in each room.
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