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Inmate Incentive Allowance Framework

At CSI we pride ourselves in providing opportunities for people in custody to work and develop skills that can be applied in real work environments post release.

People in custody who attend work or program locations while in custody are paid in accordance with the Inmate Incentive Allowance Framework. This framework is designed to assist inmates to:

• Purchase necessities through the weekly Grocery and monthly Activity Buy Ups 
• Contribute to family responsibilities
• Contribute to victims’ compensation
• Accumulate savings for reintegration.

People in custody are paid using a standard pay rate. This pay rate is designed to progress the individual through employment levels based on performance, capability, and behaviour. 

Employment is voluntary, albeit everyone is encouraged to work while in custody to develop work skills and complete qualifications. Working can support the pathway toward works release and post release employment.

When people in custody start a new role, they receive a formal induction and are issued with the CSI Working Safely book. Business Unit inductions explain start / finish and break times, payment levels, WHS requirements, machinery use and training.