ISSUE NO. 27
October 2026
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Feedback From Our Readers

Every day we receive letters from people in prison. Many share the impact of About Time on their lives. Readers have told us that they feel as if they have a voice for the very first time. Some talk about how the paper has helped them connect to others and lessen isolation. Many talk about the educative benefit of the paper, while others praise the newfound hope and sense of self-worth they feel reading a publication just for them. Here are all of their words.

An illustrated man in prison reading a copy of About Time, Australia's National Prison Newspaper.
Zayne, from a prison in VIC

I read your paper the night previous, and a part of me that previously was dead or dying suddenly felt alive and connected to others with similar struggles and trauma … So I just want to say thanks for your newsletter/prison paper.

Martin, from a prison in VIC

About Time gives prisoners a voice and a platform. Contributing made me feel valued. The relatable content really makes you feel that you are not alone.  In my 4th week of prison it is already making a hard situation somewhat better and has given me a more positive feeling. Keep up the great work, you are making a difference and helping countless people get through this experience!

Rebecca, from a prison in QLD

Thank you to all who created 'About Time' and for making it work. I am a deaf prisoner who is quite isolated within isolation. The newspaper is like a light at the end of a tunnel. Thank you.

Anonymous, from a prison in Australia

Just because we're in prison doesn't mean everyone should forget about us.

With About Time - we are not forgotten.

Thank you.

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Mark, formerly incarcerated in VIC

About Time has been a lifeline - when I was inside, it gave me a sense of purpose and feelings of camaraderie. The stories were really powerful. I have a chronic illness and suffer from intense pain, and writing for About Time has given me something to focus on and prevents me from going to dark places. Without About Time I don't know where I would be.

Rachel, from a prison in QLD

Wow, I won the caption comp for December... I've never won anything and the whole jail is congratulating me. Our jail was never told about your newspaper – but in November 2024 it just showed up and all 120 girls love it. So please, please keep it up. We eagerly await it every month here.

Paul, from a prison in QLD

About Time volunteers, give yourself a pat on the back for this paper, well done! You have no idea the effect it has on the readers. Such a positive initiative towards all people incarcerated. Thank you.

Kim, from a prison in TAS

Keep this paper going, has heaps of info for people like me, who know nothing about the system.

Leslie, from a prison in QLD

Thank you About Time - the printed voice of the prisons. 

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David, from a prison in NSW

Here, identity is often reduced to our MIN number, our sense of personhood is eroded day by day. Yet when an inmate's words or artwork appear in About Time, that person is recognised again as fully human, capable of thought, creativity, and contribution. There is no other service in Australia that reaches us in this way.

Courtenay, from a prison in QLD

Thank you for providing such a great source of information for people who have found themselves inside. I have been reading your papers now for a few months. I have really appreciated reading stories etc from fellow inmates. I have been struggling with the disconnection I feel from my loved ones, especially my beautiful partner Melanie. I thought I'd send in a poem I wrote expressing my feelings about the sadness but also the hope that I feel about seeing my girl. She is my everything and I miss her terribly. I hope that anyone who reads it finds comfort and hope in it. I pray to be back with her soon.

Jesse, from a prison in NSW

I've been following your paper and I love it. I find it very cool and entertaining.

Anthony, from a prison in VIC

I'd like to give a shout-out to Vanessa from prison in WA and welcome to About Time. I discovered About Time early last year 2025 and always look forward each month for the read. Last year in two seperate issues I had stories published and seeing them in the national prison newspaper was the best feeling.

I've always had a love for writing but never had the time, now incarcerated I have nothing but time so I decided to put pen to paper and with two stories published I am now working on writing a book.

Sometimes when we write something worth publishing it is when we least expect it. For me writing is a powerful tool that helps with my mental health.

Keep up the good work and never give up writing, I look forward to future stories.

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Paris, from a prison in VIC

About Time helped both me and my partner on the outside share some situationaI awareness. Cannot wait for the paper each month. The articles by other prisoners resonate with my own inner voice, they give my own feelings more universality. Submitting my writing feels as if I can make a difference.

Thank you About Time! Amazing work.

Vanessa, from a prison in WA

To About Time,
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I only just discovered the prison newspaper last month in April 2026.
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I spent all day reading and sharing the newspaper here at Melaleuca Women’s Prison.
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I had only just begun writing again since getting incarcerated this year in January.
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When I found out about About Time I was excited to be able to write in to the national prison newspaper.
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I do look forward to reading some of the submitted written work of others and possibly hope to enter into the next writing competition!

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From Vanessa.

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Subscriber

He was pretty happy when he called, and had already cut the exercises out to stick on the wall in his cell!

Thanks again Edith. I hope all in the AT team really understand how much difference the paper makes.

Storm, from a prison in VIC

I have been in prison for over 13 years and I want to say that your newspaper is an amazing opportunity for all who have put the time in and it has been very well received throughout the Victorian Prison System.

Lanie, from a prison in VIC

I love this newspaper and enjoy reading it from front to back and back to front. I really enjoy looking at the artworks. You published one of my artworks, DEEP OCEAN, so thank you. I am very proud of that artwork. I taught myself to do art as I was severely bullied and abused, mentally, and physically, growing up and until this very day and I find it is good escape for my mental health. It helps me copy with all the bullshit and bullying that goes on in this place, that I've called home for the past 9 years. I have a minimum of 6 years left to go and then hopefully I can leave this place behind me. I'm not sure where I will restart my life once I'm out, but I guess I still have time to sort that out lol. Well that's all I wanted to say so thank you and keep up the wonderful work.

Colin, from a prison in WA

I did get a copy of the paper with my article in it and I was pleased that some of my villain mates approved and wanted me to sign their copy. As a published author I charged them one Tim Tam per signature.

Shea, from a prison in VIC

I am thankful for any and all social and creative outlets such as yourselves involved in the creation and distribution of your newspaper. They provide a link or window to another place, an opening for personal expression and a greater sense of community for those who choose to make use of the opportunities. Having someone stop you in the yard to tell you that they were impressed with your writing is valuable and reinvigorating.

Joeby, from a prison in QLD

About Time has positively impacted my belief in myself. It has real life stories from real life prisoners.

Charlotte, from a prison in the ACT

I relate to a lot of people in this paper. I feel comfort in knowing I'm not alone in custody. I feel more connected, and well heard.

I feel submitting/participating in surveys makes me feel as my input is valued towards making a better paper! It's helped boredom and helped me better understand jail, as it's my first time (been here 4 months).

Keep producing a great paper! Thousands of us appreciate it! Love from Charlotte.

David, from a prison in NSW

This paper deserves all the support it can get. A way for prisoners to express their honest stories and gifts. A real way to heal and rehabilitate encouraging others to do the same.

Asad, from a prison in QLD

I can't tell you how glad I was to see this paper come into my unit, a sign that times can and always will change the way we live, especially in prison.

Subscriber

Thank you for what you do.

I have no contact with my brother who is in prison and the newspaper gives me great comfort knowing I have some small insight into his life, a way I can connect with his world.

Ken, from a prison in TAS

This paper is dedicated to prisoners which helps our mind health in so many ways.

The stories are from prisoners who want to share their views with others and that helps us do our time. It meant I could share my story with others who are feeling the same way. I feel this paper allows us to connect with each other.

‍About Time is a great way to learn what is happening in other jails. It was a chance to use my writing skills and use the tools to tell a story. Love this paper.

Please keep up the great work and thanks for giving us a voice.

Stevie, from a prison in VIC

Dear Rosie,

I just want to say how happy I am to receive a reply from you. I never expected an acknowledgement of receipt, let along a letter. This means a world to me. It shows that someone was kind enough to take their time to read through and understand what it meant and appreciate the event and the effects it bears upon the writer. I can not thank you enough for that.

M, from a prison in TAS

About Time helps me relate to my problems knowing others are also dealing with similar problems I can see a light at the end of the tunnel. I feel that I have a connection to others with similar struggles and that I am not alone. I don’t feel as isolated over the past six years doing hard time.

It has given me the confidence in trying to write better and for help in bettering myself pre-release.

Due to reading this I know there is help and that there’s always some one worse off needing help.

Jai, from a prison in QLD

Finally a voice for the unseen and unheard. First huge step in connecting prisoners.

There are way too many problems in jail, so to hope for better solutions is always an interesting find. Also staying connected to other's thoughts and feelings – it sort of feels like a union paper.

I certainly agree it helps give a more earnest effort of confidence in writing, but I do believe it is more to do with the burning feelings in one's heart that makes them feel compelled to write. Improved writing skills is just a bonus.

I personally look forward to the paper, as do so many others in prison. The impact was very moving – to hear other stories, to see legal opportunities available as well as fun stuff to do to keep us occupied (especially with so many lockdowns). It is in the word 'Impact' – To Act!

Muhamed, from a prison in VIC

Dear About Time,

Thank you once again for your amazing publication. I know I speak for myself and many of the other men here when I say that you publication is valued and appreciatedand we look forward to its arrival each month. It certainly becomes a central discussion point in the yard in the days following its distribution here. Both myself and the other men within my accommodation lodge read over every edition repeatedly.

I've written to you once previously with a poem that didn't make the cut. I hope my submission this time around is more in line with the material you're looking to publish. Once again, thank you for your incredible work in continuing to support, connect, and inform incarcerated men and women across the country.

Tanya, from a prison in VIC

About Time is an avenue that we can express our frustrations, our gratitude and facts. It is a honest and reliable source that we can depend on, it is stories and facts from prisoners that hasn’t been distorted. None of the stories have been doctored. I really enjoy reading this honest media outlet. Thank you!

Rainie, from a prison in WA

I first and foremost would like to express my gratitude and appreciation for all the hard work that goes into producing and providing myself and the other prisoners in Australia with your truly captivating content.

Your work and effort does not go unnoticed.

Thank you to the team at About Time for your efforts and hard work making the newspaper what it is.

Ashley, from a prison in QLD

To read about people experiencing almost the same things that bother me makes me feel less isolated and that I am not crazy, some peace of mind and relativity, empathy and understanding.

To read about others going through the same experience is reassuring and comforting, it helps kill time, learn, laugh and relate.

Keep up the good work. We need you :)

David, from a prison in NSW

Thanks again for all of you working so professionally and with passion. The paper is a great success among the men I speak with. I encourage them to write. There is so much talent among the men to be shared.

Milo, from a prison in QLD

Its my first time reading this paper and I love every thing that it offers, thank you for sharing information that all prisoners need to know.

It makes you feel like your feelings and thoughts are valid and others can relate to how you feel and together we can over come this negative time in our lives and turn this experience into a positive and heal and live your best life.

Because it comes from us that live it, us the real people that experience jail life every day every minute, people on the outside should really learn what actually goes on and the mistreatment we as prisoners go through we are all not bad people.

This is just the first of many times I will submit my words, my feelings and my thoughts I will continue to offer my help and guidance even when I am released.

Its good to share and connect without judgement give you self confidence.

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Adrian, from a prison in NSW

I’ve read every edition, and love what you do this paper brings hope and reminds us we are human.

From my poems I hope to bring hope! I want to reach people and if my poem somewhere helps someone then I have succeeded in my mission.

David, from a prison in QLD

About Time is filled with good and thoughtful people issues, because we all have contributed to it. Misery loves company, so to speak. I’m now 9 jail sentences in so am very much used to this but this is for us crims and has made us feel connected and that someone gives a f**k. By making us write letters, it helped stimulate the brain.

The paper gives me a positive attitude is because I felt good when I read this. Thank you and I love your work.

David, from a prison in VIC

I write to About Time so others can see their stories matter and others will maybe write in too or tell there families to. Cause it helps to deal with being stuck and also lets me get it out.

It makes me feel pain is only a thought not a feeling and everyone goes through it some don’t show it. Cause I see others feel it or live it too, I feel their pain as I too have lived it or gone through it.

It is a space of free speech and also gives good advice and also hope and strength.

Bryn, from a prison in QLD

To About Time,

Thank you for your newspaper. I look forward to reading it each month. Its great! I enjoyed it from the first time I read it last year. Its made me feel connected, seen & heard. When I first went to jail I felt really alone and your newspaper helped me so much. Someone – well lots of someones – got how I felt. They understood. Thank you for that. I've written this poem while incarcerated. I really hope you will publish it for me.

Keep up the hard work – we need you guys.

Martin, from a prison in VIC

This is my first time and I must say, stumbling across About Time has made things so much better. The open, honest, raw and relatable articles are real gems and resonate hugely.

Anyway, I felt compelled to contribute so here follows a few submissions for your consideration.

About Time

There is a great paper 'About Time',

Which is free and won't cost you a dime,

With articles galore,

It is never a bore,

And provides a refreshing angle on crime!

Mark, from a prison in VIC

Congratulations on the launch of About Time. I can only imagine how many obstacles you have navigated to successfully sail the product into Australia's prisons, and from where I sit it was very warmly received by the inmates, security and medical staff that I share time with. Well done, and thank you for delivering us something we didn't know we needed until we received it.

Anonymous, from a prison in VIC

Dear About Time,

I was very excited to see the writing competition article in the latest edition. Included is my submission. It's based on my own happy place (nature) and even if it's nowhere near good enough to be included in the newspaper, just having the chance to write creatively is fantastic. So thank you.

Shay, from a prison in QLD

About Time gives a sense of community and belonging. It’s valuable to have my opinion heard and respected, to stay feeling valued and worthy.

To have a voice, to be heard with no fear of judgment. It gives a clearer perspective and to know that others experience the same things as we do in these places. Hear and see other peoples stories and know there is no judgement.

Because the truths are being printed rather than hidden.

Jordan, from a prison in VIC

Hello About Time and Readers,

I love getting the opportunity to learn about other prisoners and their stories from all over the country. We all have something to share and I encourage everyone to give it a go. Finding purpose is how we thrive beyond survival against all odds, especially in these circumstances that I'm sure we can all relate to.

Shout out to my girls at DPFC and anyone else incarcerated, struggling with their own consciousness.

A gracious thank you to About Time for giving us a necessary platform to express ourselves.

Jason, from a prison in the NT

It was great to see prisoners being spoken of in a constructive and positive way, as I'm sure you're aware that isn't the norm in Australia. I look forward to hearing back from you and hopefully reading your newspaper.

Glen, from a prison in WA

Thank you for your work providing the About Time platform which allows creativity and expression a space to flourish.

Last night I woke up with something I had to write down which is just how it happens, and I wrote this poem that I would like to share with everybody. I hope you like it too.

It would be nice if you could publish it as it is my hope that it will help people form more positive relationships in their lives and help contribute to a more pro-social society.

Thank you, I enjoy reading your newspaper.

David, from a prison in NSW

Your work is so necessary for the nourishment of the incarcerated.

I have encouraged men like Tony, Adrian and others to contribute. Tony was so excited his two letters were published and receiving a personal letter from Denham Sadler. It increased his self confidence.

Anthony, from a prison in NSW

This is my first time writing to About Time. I love reading articles that been published. I find them fascinating to read, so I thought of writing an article and share what I have to say. I hope that you find my article interesting to read and also be published. Writing stories has inspired me to keep my head up and smile, being 7 months in.

Belly, from a prison in QLD

I want to let ya know how stoked I was to see me as a runner up in last month's "Caption This" comp. So I thought I'd give it another crack.

Anonymous, from a prison in NSW

I contribute to About Time so that others can relate to my experience in some way or there’s been something I’ve related to.

Jonathan, from a prison in VIC

Hello Denham,

I offer congratulations for your June edition and your article about prison Dentists was very familiar. So much so that I thought I might compose a little history of my own dental nightmares.

Thanks again for your continued publication. Keep up the good work.

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Michael, from a prison in QLD

Dear About Time,

Firstly, I love you newspaper.

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Jack, from a prison in QLD

Thank you so much for the paper. It has been quite the eye opener for me, eight months into a two year sentence. Among the views expressed, many about their time, reflecting on boredom, lack of resources and so on, and I thought to add my older prisoner view simply because so many of your readers here at Wolston are older men, though I assume many of the same or similar issues happen to women as well.

Allyson, donor

I think you do a great job, that's appreciated by prisoners and outsiders/staff alike. Keep up the fabulous work!

Luxe, from a prison in QLD

I'm living the stories your paper is printing, I strongly believe this paper will change lives. Our voices go unheard in here (prison). So thank u. For the 1st time in prison I feel we can make a change, It's given me PURPOSE N HOPE :) Your paper has already changed my life. I'm so grateful to u, there's not enough paper in here to put it all down on.

Subscriber

I just wanted to let you know how much I admire your work. I think it is remarkable the way you give a voice to people who often do not have the opportunity to express themselves or share their stories.

Donna, donor

I wish I could donate more. I love reading your paper. I'm a mother of a incarcerated son in Western Australia.

Bukks, from a prison in VIC

I am glad you made the newspaper because, as the name says, it's about time! They should have had something like this for a long, long time. Years ago, I read one in the slot that was from the A.C.T., they have it so different I was amazed. I did actually write to them but they never gave me a reply. Sorry I didn't write when I first sent poems, but I didn't know what to say. It can get so boring that any form of entertainment is good. Plus, it's exciting when it is new. I have a friend who was deported back to Malaysia not long ago and I was telling her all about it as she just missed it. I wish you had been around a lot longer.

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Take care and thanks for the paper as it is About Time, true! I wish you all the success in the world and will always look forward to seeing them every month.

Belly, from a prison in QLD

I am writing today to thank you for all the hard work involved in putting together and 'getting out' the National Prison Newspaper that I received for the first time here in Queensland.

Andrew, from a prison in TAS

Hey guys, I love getting the chance to read about other prisoners all around the country each month and thought I would share my story.

Robert, from a prison in NSW

First of all I would like to say what an awesome magazine – keep up the good work.

Luke, from a prison in NSW

Firstly I wish to thank all of you that make it possible for your newspaper to to be circulated on a monthly basis, and allow inmates that are currently in custody to address issues that our judicial system chooses to ignore. So in a way your paper lets us have a voice in which I would like to say thank you.

Staff Member, prison in NSW

It arrived yesterday thank you so much! The residents really enjoy reading them.

Jeff, from a prison in QLD

I will continue to send in creative writing pieces. Thanks again for all your encouragement. It means a great deal to me.

Storm, from a prison in TAS

Your newspaper is fantastic and is extremely valuable, sharing experiences and knowledge between prisons in all states of Australia as well as the world - Helping all gain insight into practices and procedures as well as outlining certain indiscrepencies. It is wonderful to see such a vast array of people writing in to share their views, feelings and sharing their lived experiences within the system. Thank you to all those involved and keep up the great work!

Damien, from a prison in VIC

Thank you the guys in here all appreciate your news paper, it gives a great insight of us in here.

Anonymous, from a prison in VIC

Again thanks for the great mag.

Gary, from a prison in QLD

THANK YOU for About Time. Keep up the good work :)

Mel, from a prison in NSW

We may be criminals, but we also cry at night.

Cindy, donor

Keep up the great work.

Aaron, from a prison in NSW

I thank you again for everything, the newspaper, your letters and the time you take reading mine. You have been an inspirational part of my journey and have helped contribute to my focus of change for a better and successful future and pursuit of living up to my true potential and ultimately striving to live my best possible life. Thank you.

Luke, from a prison in TAS

Thanks for your time and effort.

Robert, from a prison in VIC

Thank you for your paper, it’s always a great read.

F.T.S., from a prison in NSW

P.S. Love your work.

Lior, donor

I think About Time is incredible and a very important organisation! People need stimulation, connection and their voices.

Kian, from a prison in QLD

About Time gives me a positive outlook and makes me feel I can be a better version of me. I read it for emotional reasons because others feel the same as me. Because I can relate to them.

Garry, from a prison in NSW

Been loving all the About Time issues.

Dale, from a prison in QLD

Firstly, thank you for all your effort. We love your newspaper, Its good to find out what’s going on at other prisons all over Australia plus it’s always full of helpful information that can help us along our journey plus help us reintegrate back into the community.

Aaron, from a prison in NSW

I'm writing to you guys, because I'm a big fan of the work you do and what the newspaper represents, and because I'd like to share some advice and tips on how to make the most of your time inside.

Staff member, from a prison in WA

[The papers] appear to be very popular.

David, from a prison in NSW

About Time has renewed my belief and hope that honesty matters, that other quality people care about honesty and justice, that incarcerated people choose to make amends and that others care - our source of healing and change.

My personal gratitude to Joseph Friedman, Rosie staff, financial supporters, subscribers and the courageous contributors.

Mitchell, from a prison in QLD

First I’d like to express my appreciation and I just wish to say thanks with all my heart, being, soul, spirit and being.

Kane, from a prison in QLD

I like your paper. I look forward to it when it comes. They deliver it under my door. It's interesting to read what others have to say, and their experiences. I like the paintings some of the other prisoners do. They have a gift. It's sad how some people waste a talent like that by doing silly shit and wasting their life behind bars.

Dane, from a prison in QLD

G'day, My name is Dane. Firstly, great job on the paper. I look forward to it every month and expect I'm not the only Aussie inmate who is appreciative of the effort that goes into producing such a thing and at no cost to the incarcerated. Keep up the good work.

Billy, from a prison in TAS

Just good to see us Blackfellas get something as we don’t get much down here and we are locked down well over 50% of the time.

Anon, from a prison in VIC

Having been encouraged by your 11th edition prison newspaper, regarding a 'judicial review' process, I have learned and gained immeasurably, familiarising myself with processes otherwise unknown by the majority of inmates in the Victorian prison system.

Les, from a prison in VIC

Thank you for a great magazine.

Anonymous, from a prison in NSW

To the wonderful people who volunteer their time and effort to make About Time possible… Thank you About Time for giving inmates a platform to express their concerns.

Carolyn, from a prison in VIC

Thank you Denham for writing back to me about the lockdowns happening here at DPFC. And I especially say thanks for your guidance in writing the article. Thank you again for all your help with this.

Anonymous, from a prison in Australia

Thank you for letting me share <3

Elijah from a prison in NSW

The material you post about in your newspapers is helpful and insightful and are a way to remind us all that we aren't alone in our experiences, so thank you :)

Jon, from a prison in VIC

Thanks for your excellent newspaper. It always contains useful information and heartfelt stories. Keep up the good work.

Darren, from a prison in QLD

I am a first time reader and as the title says yes it’s about time that a news letter/paper has been published congrats on that. I am hoping to become a regular contributor to your paper.

Peter, from a prison in NSW

I really enjoy your paper and the articles and the art are unreal.

Kane, from a prison in NSW

To About Time,

First of all I would like to do a shout out to my fellow brothers and sisters doing time and may be struggling. Just remember that this place can’t dim your energy, it’s only temporary.

Jon, from a prison in VIC

Big congratulations on the newspaper, you have no idea how many of us read your paper and how much it helps us boys to know and hear so many of us are going through the same stuff.

Micky, from a prison in NSW

In all this time, we have so badly needed exactly what 'About Time' newsletters provide. So many of us incarcerated greatly appreciate the space you guys provide for us all to stay connected, for the sense of community it creates and the information you provide that we otherwise would never have. So thank you About Time! Thanks for taking the time to read my letter. Thanks again, you guys are great!

Anonymous, from a prison in Australia

About Time is now my favourite paper in prison. Just because we're in prison doesn't mean everyone would forget about us. With About Time – we are not forgotten. Thank you.

Lindsay, from a prison in NSW

I recently discovered your publication while flicking through the resources on my tablet but have now gone through and read all the back issues available… it's fantastic and look forward to its release each month.

Louise, formerly incarcerated

You are all doing a terrific job and it's such important work that you are doing.

Lexus, from a prison in QLD

Thank you for this newspaper, it makes me feel less lonely, more comforted and I have hope for my future.

Ella, donor

Love your work!

Luke, from a prison in QLD

A quick thank you to About Time for the national paper. I really enjoy reading about the ins and outs of Australian jail life.

Nikki, from a prison in QLD

Love reading About Time.

Li, donor

Thanks for your work folks!

Jaivien, from a prison in WA

I'm so grateful to receive positive feedback, I even almost wrote a third short story. Other than my overwhelming gratitude to everyone at About Time (also please thank Peter Rose on my behalf), I am happy to report that my younger brother might be sending me a script for a comic we've been planning (though it'll take some time).

Clancy, from a prison in Australia

To the awesome newspaper for all prisons – About Time,
Thank you for your newspaper. The women love reading it here.

Johnny, from a prison in NSW

Greetings to you all! My name is Johnny and I am currently locked up in NSW. Reading all the letters sent by everyone over the past four issues of 'About Time' has been such an eye-opener for me. I've found myself looking forward to the next issue to see and learn from other peoples' experiences that they so bravely share with us! Reading everyone's personal experiences and advice has affected me in such a positive way that I finally decided to put pen to paper and share some of my own experiences over the past three years and the changes I have made that may change your life, as they did mine.

Danielle, from a prison in QLD

Here is some feedback for About Time – it's absolutely positive! From my first introduction to issue 2 or 3 I looked forward to the next edition. Arriving here I followed up with an officer who ensured copies were available to us.

Kim, from a prison in TAS

Keep this paper going, has heaps of info for people like me, who know nothing about the system.

Colin, from a prison in WA

I liked seeing my work in print and the responses of other inmates. Its good to see other prisons share the same problems or issues. There were a couple of the legal tips I took onboard and used.

Staff Member, from a prison in NSW

I gave paper copies of AT out to inmates with tablets today, and got a round of applause for it. One guy said it’s the best thing anyone has done for them, so yes please, keep them coming. I will promote it internally. Inmates said it was like being reconnected with the world again.

Storm, from a prison in TAS

Writing and creating artwork has really helped me express my emotion and document my experiences in here over the time I have served. "About Time" is my favourite piece and it was created after reading your first issue some months back. I hope you enjoy reading them, as I enjoy writing them. Feel free to use any of them you'd like to, to publish in your newspaper with my name and location if/when you have the space to do so. Regardless, thank you kindly for your time and for making 'Australia's National Prison Newspaper'. I look forward to every issue.

Alex, from a prison in VIC

Keep up the awesome prints! We all love and appreciate them down here.

Dolas, from a prison in QLD

P.S – Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all staff @ 'About Time'. It is nice to have someone on our side for a change.

Michael, from a prison in VIC

First of all I would like to say I look forward to and appreciate your monthly newspaper very much, as do many other prisoners nationwide. A big massive congratulations on your 2 year birthday and going national, everyone involved deserves a standing ovation (all involved and prisoners nationwide as everyone is a contributor and as they say, (EVERY ONES A WINNER). I hope I can contribute one day in some way and once again thank you for your newspaper.

Jon, from a prison in NSW

Thanks for your excellent newspaper. It always contains useful information and heartfelt stories. Keep up the good work.

Johnathan, from a prison in VIC

Once again I offer congratulations for your January edition.

Elias, from a prison in TAS

Big shout out from the Tassie crew thank you for getting the paper going, can only imagine the brick walls and troubles you had to go through. Love the content you guys have, a variety and relevant information.

Mother of person incarcerated in the NT

I do love getting your publication. I cut it into A4 sections and send them to my son, who is in an NT prison. Only 5 cut-out pages at a time, of course!

Michelle, from a prison in WA

Thank you for taking the time to read my letter.

Hoani, from a prison in WA

I have recently come by a copy of the newspaper, About Time. I read some interesting correspondence by others that are incarcerated. It is enlightening and insightful material to read and connect with on an emotional level as well as intellectually. Thank you for giving us a voice, an outlet, an opportunity for creative work and being able to share on a humanistic level our thoughts, feelings and aspirations. This is a piece I wrote. I hope it conveys my love for people, for life, and my hope for redemption.

Sam, from a prison in VIC

It's a bolstering feeling when we get the paper inside. For a moment it feels like we're being remembered as human beings – and not faceless offenders identified only by a series of numbers.

Tim, from a prison in VIC

I have read every one of your newspapers from the start and always look forward to the next one. Thanks for the good work.

Todd, prison in VIC

To the publishers of About Time newspaper,

Thanks to all the opportunities the paper brings to prisoners.

Tony, from a prison in TAS

I enjoy the paper, it’s empowering. Nice to see how others are feeling and us inmates are in the same boat. It's just a great read. We need it.

Subscriber

Amazing, thankyou for all your/the team hard work with the magazine.

Amy, donor

Thanks for this really important work.

The Rooster, from a prison in WA

Wishing you and the other About Time staff many more stories and exciting journeys in finding them.

Luke, from a prison in TAS

I'd like to thank you's so much for all your time and effort – you's all do a great job with preparing the About Time articles.

Andrew, from a prison in TAS

Thanks for giving me the opportunity to write to you guys. Once I’ve got my course completed, I will write again about what we need out there in the community to stay out of this place.

Vanessa, from a prison in WA

To About Time,

I only just discovered the prison newspaper last month in April 2026. I spent all day reading and sharing the newspaper here at Melaleuca Women’s Prison. I had only just begun writing again since getting incarcerated this year in January.

When I found out about About Time I was excited to be able to write in to the national prison newspaper. At the time I had no idea what to write. I wanted to enter the writing competition but the subject “Food For Thought”, is one of my least favourite food sayings!

So I was a little put off and tried a couple attempts to write something about it, not succeeding in my attempts. I do look forward to reading some of the submitted written work of others and possibly hope to enter into the next writing competition!

TJ, from a prison in QLD

Thank you for the gift of your newspaper. A simple idea to spread a good word or thought via written media to the Australian prison population – and beyond – makes more of a difference to us, than anyone who hasn't done prison time could ever know.

Thomas, from a prison in QLD

Firstly, I thank you and your personnel for the production of About Time. I find it most informative and enlightening.

Michelle, from a prison in WA

PS: If you receive mail from Belinda, please publish her entry. Seeing her achieve that would make me very happy. Thank you :)

Storm, from a prison in TAS

Thumbs up from everyone for the newspaper, it's amazing!

Erin, from a prison in NSW

Keep up the good work, good vibes, and great paper. I'm sure everyone in jail really appreciates your efforts (including me!).

Shaun, from a prison in NSW

Thank you for your work publishing this paper. I enjoy reading and it has been a source of positivity and help for me since entering custody.

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