Australia is the only Western country with a policy of mandatory detention of asylum seekers, who can be locked up for years while their claims for refugee status are processed.

The centre in Maribyrnong detains up to 80 people at any one time. This site provides information for anyone interested in visiting detainees to offer their friendship.

• Important information
  Frequency of visits, Visiting hours, Location of the Centre
• Different groups of detainees
• Before visiting
• When you arrive at MIDC
• During your visit
• Gifts for detainees
• After your visit
• Links