IRL Prison Solidarity Network
IRL coordinates a continent-wide letter writing program that is open to people inside prisons in all states and territories.
Narrm (Melbourne) letter writing group: [email protected]Gadigal/Wangal Nura (Sydney) letter writing group: [email protected]Jagera & Turrbal Country (Brisbane) letter writing group: [email protected]
If you have a friend or a family member inside prison across so-called Australia that would like to be written to, contact us at [email protected].
Click here to download our guide to letter writing alongside people in prison.
Gadigal/Wangal Nura (Sydney):
Date: Saturday 12 April, 2025
Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: Frontyard Projects, 228 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville
Accessibility: Access information sent via email
RSVP via email: [email protected]IRL Prison Solidarity Network holds monthly get-togethers where we write to people inside. These monthly sessions are for people who write regularly, people who have been in prison, or friends or family of people inside. Come have a tea, snacks and a chat while we write together.New and first-time letter writers are welcome to come along and bring a friend. If you are a new letter writer, please arrive at 2pm. At the start of the session, we will explore why we write, ethical considerations when writing to people inside, and you will have a chance to send one-off letters of solidarity.On stolen unceded Gadigal and Wangal lands.Click here to subscribe to the calendar for reminders.
Jagera & Turrbal Country (Magandjin/Brisbane):
Date: Sunday 2 August 2026
Time: 2pm–4pm
Location: 30 Joachim St, Holland Park West
Accessibility: Wheelchair users can access the space via a gently sloping driveway from Joachim St (minimum access width is a 75cm doorway). The toilet doorway is 65cm wide (sliding door) but transition space inside the toilet cubicle is only 55cm wide. Please email us with any accessibility questions and we’ll do what we can to accommodate you! We strongly encourage mask-wearing if you’ve been exposed to any cold/flu symptoms and ask that you stay home if you are sick.
RSVP via email: [email protected]IRL Prison Solidarity Network holds regular get-togethers where we write to people inside.Anyone welcome! Come along for tea, snacks and a chat while we write together.For first-time writers, at the start of the session we will explore why we write, as well as ethical considerations when writing to people inside. You will have the chance to write one-off letters of solidarity to people on our list and collectively reflect on them.Hosted on the stolen lands of the Yuggera People.
Narrm (Melbourne):
LETTER WRITING ALONGSIDE PEOPLE IN PRISON (Naarm)Date: Saturday 30th May 2026
Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: Room H03 in the House at Balam Balam Place, 15 Phoenix St, Brunswick, Vic, 3056
Accessibility: Room H03 is on the ground floor of The House and is wheelchair accessible. Wide corridors and accessible toilets are situated on each level. The grounds are entirely accessible via flat concrete paths and ramps.
RSVP via email: [email protected]IRL Letter Writing Prison Solidarity Network holds monthly get-togethers where we write to friends inside.These monthly sessions are for regular and new writers, people who have been in prison, or friends or family of people inside. Come and have a tea and a chat while we write together.For first-time writers at the start of the session we will explore why we write as well as ethical considerations when writing to people inside. Towards the end of the session you will have a chance to write one-off letters of solidarity and there will be time for collective reflection.On stolen lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation.
Online:
ONLINE LETTER WRITING ALONGSIDE PEOPLE IN PRISONDate: Tuesday 26th May 2026
Time: 6:30pm - 8.00pm (AEST)
Location: Online (zoom link sent 30 minutes prior to start time)
Accessibility: Auto-generated captions will be used. We do not have Auslan interpreting available.
Please RSVP: [email protected]IRL Letter Writing Prison Solidarity Network holds monthly get-togethers where we write to friends inside.The holiday period can be an incredibly lonely experience for our friends inside, so it’s crucial that we send as much love and solidarity as possible!Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend this session.We will be sending festive cards to all of our friends inside. Please bring along cards, coloured pencils/pens, watercolours and creative ideas.On stolen lands of the Wurundjeri Peoples of the Kulin Nation.
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