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: Thursday 27 November 2025
Time: 6pm–8pm
Location: 'read street' community space, Woolloongabba (RSVP by email for the address)
Accessibility: The meeting space and toilets are wheelchair accessible. Lamps are available for light sensitivities. No artificial scents are used in the space. There may be considerable traffic noise from the nearby highway during the meet-up time.
RSVP via email: [email protected]IRL Prison Solidarity Network holds regular get-togethers where we write to people inside.Anyone is welcome to attend this session - we're hoping to make sure everyone on our list gets a festive card full of love and solidarity.We will provide writing materials, tea and snacks, but please bring along your corniest jokes and creative ideas to fill the cards with cheer.Hosted on the stolen lands of the Yuggera People.
Narrm (Melbourne):
LETTER WRITING ALONGSIDE PEOPLE IN PRISON (Naarm)Date: Saturday 27th December 2025
Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: Catalyst, 144 Sydney Rd, Coburg
Accessibility: There is a moderate amount of traffic noise that is present when using this space. Entry via the front door of the 144 building is wheelchair accessible. Toilet is wheelchair accessible with handrails. There are couches and chairs in the main workshop space. We encourage everyone to wear masks and masks will also be provided. Air filter used.
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 PRISON - HOLIDAY CARD SESSIONDate: Tuesday 25th November 2025
Time: 6pm - 7.30pm
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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