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Authorised Property Guide
A plain-language summary of the Department of Corrections Authorised Property Rules — helping you understand what can be sent and the quantity limits before you order.
Important
Inmate Essentials selects products with reference to the Department of Corrections Authorised Property Rules dated 7 June 2024. The categories below summarise property that may be authorised for prisoners, subject to the applicable Corrections rules, prison procedures and approval requirements.
Shopping with Inmate Essentials
Popular approved categories
Clothing
- •Plain T-shirts
- •Singlets
- •Underwear
- •Socks
- •Thermal underwear
- •Shorts
- •Trousers
- •Tracksuits
- •Jumpers
- •Pyjamas
- •Beanies
- •Caps
Footwear
- •Sports shoes
- •Sneakers
- •Jandals
- •Sandals
- •Slippers
Toiletries
- •Toothbrushes
- •Toothpaste
- •Soap
- •Shampoo
- •Combs
- •Approved razors
- •Loofahs
- •Nail clippers
- •Approved grooming products
Personal Items
- •Sunglasses
- •Flasks
- •Plastic containers
- •Games
- •Stationery
- •Pencil cases
- •Writing paper
- •Envelopes
- •Posters
- •Other approved personal items
Before you order
Customers should confirm that the specific product is acceptable at their prison before ordering. Prison rules, available property categories, approval requirements and individual circumstances may affect whether an item can be received or retained. Inmate Essentials does not guarantee that any particular product will be accepted by Corrections.
Legal / information notice
This page is an informational summary of the Department of Corrections Authorised Property Rules dated 7 June 2024. It is not a replacement for the official Department of Corrections rules, policies or instructions. Where there is any difference between this summary and the official Corrections requirements, the official requirements apply.
Shop approved categories
Compliant essentials, shipped inside
Order Corrections-approved singlets, boxers, socks and hygiene basics from our Shopify store — we ship direct to the property office.