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The last days of Berrima Correctional Centre
With the support of Deputy Commissioner Luke Grant, photographer and former staff member Sue Paull documented the final days of Berrima Correctional Centre before its closure in 2020.
Sue had taken many photographs of Long Bay in the 1990s, and her images now form an important part of the historical record of CSNSW.
Gallery of the prison buildings
View a selection of Sue's photographs of the historic Berrima Correctional Centre, taken before its closure in 2020.
About photographer and former prison art teacher Sue Paull
The following video is an interview of former Commissioner Ron Woodham by Luke Grant in which he discusses Sue’s work.
Ron Woodham was Commissioner of Corrective Services NSW from 2002 to 2012. He was the first commissioner to come up through the ranks of the organisation. His achievements spanned many areas, including major improvements to security, increased help to Aboriginal inmates, wildlife programs and the creation of a photographic record of prison life.
Last updated:
19 Feb 2025
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