ISSUE NO. 20
MARCH 2026

Letters

About Time dedicates many of its pages to publishing the letters of people in prison, as well as from their family and friends.

This is the centrepiece of the paper: a platform for people to share their experiences and learn from each other.

Latest

Conquering Prison Life

By Cooky

Throughout my prison sentence, the only consistent thing has been my training – the rest has been a rollercoaster.

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By Daniel

I hate making pizza bases from scratch – it’s hard, messy and bread just works really well.

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By Chris

Buddhism teaches that pain is a part of being human, not a failure. Thoughts are not who you are, change is always possible because nothing is permanent. There is beauty in the idea that peace isn’t something you chase, it’s something you uncover when you stop clinging.

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By Deanno

I just want to get back to my home state WA so I can do my time with my family support where I’m happy and have all my supports.

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Previous Editions

ISSUE NO. 17
December 2025

‘Protection’ at the Cost of Human Rights

By Timmy

In New South Wales, there were previously three levels of protective custody for vulnerable inmates, such as myself, who have autism spectrum disorder and other mental health issues.

1 MIN RED
ISSUE NO. 17
December 2025

Rest in Paradise, Alithea

By Adrielle

I am writing to you about my one and only older sister, Alithea. RIP. It’s been 2 months since I lost you.

2 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 17
December 2025

Let Them Go Home

By Ed

Well, I’m writing this letter in relation to the housing crisis, which is a problem for many inmates trying to find a place to live.

2 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 17
December 2025

‘You Got This, Aye!’

By Belly

I have a short poem as well as a mindfulness technique called “Distress Tolerance”.

2 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 17
December 2025

I Am Not My Crime

By Brendan

I encourage everyone who is incarcerated not to identify with your crime. Rather, identify with something higher, wider and greater than that.

1 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 17
December 2025

Time Stands Still for No Man

By Andrew

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.

2 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 16
November 2025

The Importance of Solitude in Rehabilitation

By Mick

It is not a pleasurable experience. It is very difficult to face all those emotions and reflect over the course of your whole life.

2 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 16
November 2025

Drawing My Way Out of Prison

By Edward

I was always drawing as a kid, and when the opportunity came up to do an art course at age 17 I went for it.

2 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 16
November 2025

How Metal and Punk Music Saved My Life

By Aidan

I remember our living room used to be filled with hundreds of CDs. My mum is where my love of music came from.

2 MIN READ

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