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 20 April, 2024
Time: 2pm - 4pm
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: Saturday 18 May 2024
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Location: 37 Balaclava St, Woolloongabba
Accessibility: The meeting room and toilet are wheelchair accessible.
RSVP via email: [email protected]IRL Prison Solidarity Network holds monthly get-togethers where we write to people inside. These monthly meet-ups are for people who write regularly, people who have been in prison, friends or family of people inside and new & first time writers. Come have a cup of tea, snacks and a chat while we write together.New & first time writers are welcome to come along and bring a friend. At the start of the meet-up we will explore why we write as well as ethical considerations when writing to people inside. You will have a chance to write one-off letters of solidarity and there will be time for collective critical reflection.On stolen lands of Jagera & Turrbal Peoples.
Narrm (Melbourne):
Letter Writing alongside people in prisons - Narrm Workshop for new letter writersDate: Saturday 23rd March 2024
Time: 11:30am-1:30pm (in-person)
Location: Catalyst Cafe, 146 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 146 building is wheelchair accessible. Toilet is wheelchair accessible with handrails. There are couches and chairs in the cafe space. We encourage everyone to wear masks and masks will also be provided. Air filter used.
RSVP via email: [email protected]IRL Infoshop Letter Writing to People in Prison is a monthly social get-together where we write to friends inside. New and first-time writers are welcome to come along and bring a friend. 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 reflections. Snacks provided please bring donations for stamps. On stolen lands of the Wurundjeri & Boon Wurrung/Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation.
Online:
Letter Writing alongside people in prisons - Online Workshop for new letter writersDate: Saturday 23rd March 2024
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Location: Zoom link sent to people who register
Accessibility: Auto-generated captions will be used. We do not have Auslan interpreting available.
RSVP via email: [email protected]IRL Infoshop Letter Writing to People in Prison is a monthly social get-together where we write to friends inside. New and first-time writers are welcome to come along and bring a friend. 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.This online workshop is hosted from the stolen lands of the Wurundjeri & Boon Wurrung/Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation.