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1906 incident reports from North West Point Immigration Facility between 3 Oct 2009 and 26 May 2011.

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  1. Occurred
  2. Type
  3. Location
  4. Summary
  5. Location Details
  6. Number

  1. Incident 1-2PQQHC

    Occurred On
    Type
    Self Harm - Threatened
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Six Sri Lankan nationals threatened self harm as a result of a negative decision on their case management. One of the nationals climbed a floodlight pole and the five others positioned theemselves around the base of the pole refusing to disperse.
    Location Details
    Floodlight pole outside of Green Two compound centre of NWP IDC
    In. Number
    1-2PQQHC see details →

  2. Incident 1-2RG4E2

    Occurred On
    Type
    Disturbance - Minor
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    On the 13th of November 2009 at 1800hrs Clients where invoved in a Minordisturbance over phones in White 2.
    Location Details
    White 2 North West Point
    In. Number
    1-2RG4E2 see details →

  3. Incident 1-2RG4EW

    Occurred On
    Type
    Abusive/Aggressive Behaviour
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Two Clients within White 2 became involved in a verbal altercation with each other over the use of the Telephones.
    Location Details
    White 2 North West Point
    In. Number
    1-2RG4EW see details →

  4. Incident 1-2RIUBN

    Occurred On
    Type
    Abusive/Aggressive Behaviour
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    On Sunday the 15th of November staff where informed by Client s. 47F(1) that he was being harassed by Client s. 47F(1)
    Location Details
    Blue 2 Compound North West Point
    In. Number
    1-2RIUBN see details →

  5. Incident 1-2RIUCY

    Occurred On
    Type
    Contraband found
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    On Monday the 16th of November 2009 due to a seperate interview with Client s. 47F(1) was found that he may have possession of a prohibited substance. This substance was located under a set of clothes within his accomadation area
    Location Details
    Blue 2 Compound
    In. Number
    1-2RIUCY see details →

  6. Incident 1-2SOSJ2

    Occurred On
    Type
    Disturbance - Major
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    On Saturday the 21st of November 2009 about 20 clients being Afghani and Sri Lankan became involved in a altercation in relation to Afghani clients from Gold 2 using the pool table within Green 1.
    Location Details
    Green 1 compound North West Point
    In. Number
    1-2SOSJ2 see details →

  7. Incident 1-2SOSIL

    Occurred On
    Type
    Disturbance - Major
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    On Saturday the 21st of November 2009 at 8.50PM a physical confrontation took place between approximately 150 Clients of both Afghanistan and Sri Lankan nationalities. This Incident lasted for approximately 30 minutes.
    Location Details
    Green 1 compound, Green Heart area. North West Point Christmas Island.
    In. Number
    1-2SOSIL see details →

  8. Incident 1-2V8E5L

    Occurred On
    Type
    Assault - Minor
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    On Monday the 7th of December 2009 at about 1930 hrs Clients s. 47F(1) from White one Compounds where involved in a Minoraltercation over the use of the Telephones within this compound
    Location Details
    White One compound phones
    In. Number
    1-2V8E5L see details →

  9. Incident 1-2X8C3N

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) fell from his top bunk and landed on the floor striking his head transported to Hospital by Ambulance for treatment
    Location Details
    Juliet compound (Education 3)
    In. Number
    1-2X8C3N see details →

  10. Incident 1-2YRVEX

    Occurred On
    Type
    Self Harm - Threatened
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Client found sitting on pathway.
    Location Details
    On Tuesday 22nd December Client s. 47F(1) was found sitting on the pathway of the Geeen Heart Area , as he was unresponsive he was taken to the Medical Centre for assessment , After the assessment it was decided that the client stay in the medical centre for the evening. On wednesday 23rd December Client Services Manager was informed by the centre Mental Health Team that Client s. 47F(1)It was decided was to be placed on 30/60 Minute Observations. The Client was also moved from Green 2 Compound to Gold 2 Compound as he was stating that he was scared of Green Compound and the Clients there.
    In. Number
    1-2YRVEX see details → Detail Report

  11. Incident 1-2YRVO3

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Client collapsed whilst on Escort to local Mosque
    Location Details
    On Friday 25th December Client 37.29 s. 47F(1) as on escorted to the Local Mosque on Christmas Island , Whilst at the mosque Client s. 47F(1) collapsed First Aid was conducted , The client was then taken to Christmas Island Hospital, Client s. 47F(1) was given tests where it was confirmed that he had fainted due to fasting and the heat of the Mosque . At 16.00 hrs Client s. 47F(1) was returned to North West Point with no further issues . I submit this report for your attention and information
    In. Number
    1-2YRVO3 see details →

  12. Incident 1-2YYRGX

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Client Admitted to Hospital with Stomach Pains
    Location Details
    Client s. 47F(1) was seen by the medical staff at North West Point Client s. 47F(1) was complaining of pains in his stomach, at 1405 hrs the client was escorted to Christmas Island Hospital where a examination was conducted and the Client was found to have suspected Appendicitis. Client s. 47F(1) was admitted to the hospital for a possible Medi Vac to Perth at a date to be determined. Nelson Meechan. Client Services Manager. 29.12.2009 @14.30 This update is information recieved from IHMS , Today at 14.10 hrs CSM .N.Meechan was informed that Client s. 47F(1) was not being transferred to Perth as first intimated, Client s. 47F(1) will be kept in Hospital for another few days under observations. Nelson Meechan Client Services Manager from South 2 Compound of NIDC to RDH.
    In. Number
    1-2YYRGX see details →

  13. Incident 1-2YYRDL

    Occurred On
    Type
    Assault - Minor
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    At 17.30 HRS a Code Blue Clients fighting was called by CSO R.Marrell
    Location Details
    On Monday 28th December 2009 CSM.N.Meechan was informed of an Incident in White 1 Compound when A Code Blue Response was called by CSO R.Marrell as Client s. 47F(1) was seen by CSO Marrell punching Client s. 47F(1). When Mr Meechan arrived at the Compound he was informed that incident was finished and he had spoken to both Clients , Mr Meechan asked the Clients if the altercation was finished both Clients said Yes , Mr Meechan also informed the Clients of the Code Of Conduct they had signed and asked them both to read the document . The response was stood down at 17.40hrs .
    In. Number
    1-2YYRDL see details →

  14. Incident 1-2YYRDT

    Occurred On
    Type
    Failure - IT Systems
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Power Outage in Centre
    Location Details
    At 22.30 hrs a Majorpower outage was sustained at North West Point , this outage only lasted about 4-5 minutes . Nelson Meechan
    In. Number
    1-2YYRDT see details →

  15. Incident 1-2ZNP5L

    Occurred On
    Type
    Self Harm - Threatened
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Client Threatened Self Harm.
    Location Details
    On thursday 31st December Client s. 47F(1) was placed on 30/60 observations as he said he was sad . Client Services Manager. Nelson Meechan At 09.03 hrs client was assessed by the Mental Health team and was stepped down to Alert Observations . CSM N.Meechan This update is written by Csm N.Meechan . At approximately 16.00 hrs Client s. 47F(1) attended a Psych assessment where he informed the Psychologist that he had taken 14 panadols , as he was further questioned he said he had taken 10 pills , he then changed his story again to 14 pills .He also said that he was thinking of hanging himself , at this point the client was placed on Constant Observations and located in the Medical centre high risk room . N.Meechan
    In. Number
    1-2ZNP5L see details → Detail Report

  16. Incident 1-2ZABVH

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) off site Emergency Medical to Christmas Island
    Location Details
    Stage 1 Compound North West point
    In. Number
    1-2ZABVH see details →

  17. Incident 1-2ZNPCM

    Occurred On
    Type
    Self Harm - Threatened
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Client threatened to go on a Hunger Strike
    Location Details
    Client expressed his disappointment in being in detention for almost 9 months. Jennifer McCarthy- Client Services Manager.
    In. Number
    1-2ZNPCM see details →

  18. Incident 1-2ZZ1HV

    Occurred On
    Type
    Disturbance - Minor
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Code Blue response called in Green 1 Compound
    Location Details
    On Tuesday 5th January 2009 A Code Blue was called in Green 1 A Minordisturbance occured in the Food line Delta 1 N.Meechan was called, when he arrived he spoke to all clients in the compound and enforced the Client Code of Conduct and its contents . Nelson Meechan . Client Services Manager
    In. Number
    1-2ZZ1HV see details →

  19. Incident 1-31134V

    Occurred On
    Type
    Disturbance - Minor
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    A Code Blue was called in Gold 2 Compound as 2 Clients were 1-s.47F(1) nd 1_s.47F(1) both were spoken to with the aid of the Interpreters and the Client Code of Conduct was explained. Nelson Meechan . Client Services Manager
    Location Details
    Gold Compound Food Line.
    In. Number
    1-31134V see details →

  20. Incident 1-31136I

    Occurred On
    Type
    Failure - IT Systems
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    All cameras in Green1 &2 Compound have failed , ST Security are currently trying to repair the fault. Nelson Meechan . Client Services Manager.
    Location Details
    Loss of cameras in Green1&2 Compounds.
    In. Number
    1-31136I see details →

  21. Incident 1-31J6AR

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) Emergency Medical off site to Chrsitmas Island
    Location Details
    Client resides in Marquee 1
    In. Number
    1-31J6AR see details →

  22. Incident 1-321MK6

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    s. 47F(1) Client Service Numbe s. 47F(1) was taken to Chrismas Island Hospital with a infection in his face s. 47F(1) s. 47F(1) due to the seriousness of his condition was then Medically Evacuated to Perth
    Location Details
    Client Transferred to Perth
    In. Number
    1-321MK6 see details →

  23. Incident 1-32WFW7

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    SERCO CSO WALSH had a Minoraccident in the Echo 3 Vehicle
    Location Details
    North West Point behind Blue 2 Compound
    In. Number
    1-32WFW7 see details →

  24. Incident 1-33RVJ3

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) was taken to Christmas Island Hostpital with suspected appendicitis
    Location Details
    Client taken to CI Hospital
    In. Number
    1-33RVJ3 see details →

  25. Incident 1-33RVVD

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    On Saturday the 23/01/2010 at 1340 hrs s. 47F(1) from White 1 was transported to Christmas Island on notification of Medical.
    Location Details
    White Compound
    In. Number
    1-33RVVD see details →

  26. Incident 1-33RVVN

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Client Escorted to CI Hospital
    Location Details
    North West Point
    In. Number
    1-33RVVN see details →

  27. Incident 1-33YKV5

    Occurred On
    Type
    Self Harm - Threatened
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) threatened Self Harm whilst being assessed in medical centre
    Location Details
    Medical Centre North West Point
    In. Number
    1-33YKV5 see details →

  28. Incident 1-349311

    Occurred On
    Type
    Self Harm - Actual
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    At about 1520hrs Client s. 47F(1) has cut his left forearm with an unknown object causing a very Minorlaceration.
    Location Details
    Green 1 NWP
    In. Number
    1-349311 see details →

  29. Incident 1-34RSGX

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Client admitted to CI Hospital
    Location Details
    North West Point
    In. Number
    1-34RSGX see details →

  30. Incident 1-34RSIL

    Occurred On
    Type
    Demonstration - Onsite
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    On Thursday the 28th of January a group of 75 Sri-Lankan clients have staged a passive protest in relation to the VISA process. At the same time a group of 12 Arabic and Kurdish Clients have staged a passive protest in relation to the same matter.
    Location Details
    North West Point Green Heart
    In. Number
    1-34RSIL see details →

  31. Incident 1-34RT8F

    Occurred On
    Type
    Voluntary starvation (<24 hrs)
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    140 Clients involved in passive protest at North West Point have stated that they will not be consuming any food however they have been drinking water and have been observed taking sugar from single serve satches.
    Location Details
    North West Point Green Heart
    In. Number
    1-34RT8F see details →

  32. Incident 1-350AT9

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Code Yellow Called in Blue 1 Compound Client s. 47F(1)
    Location Details
    North West point Blue 1 Compound Block D
    In. Number
    1-350AT9 see details →

  33. Incident 1-350AYJ

    Occurred On
    Type
    Voluntary starvation (>24 hrs)
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    140 Sri Lankan Clients conducting a hunger strike , Clients are still taking fluids mixed with sugar sachets.This incident is now over 24 hrs .
    Location Details
    NWP
    In. Number
    1-350AYJ see details →

  34. Incident 1-35R1SI

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Client collapsed in Green i compound
    Location Details
    NWP Green 1 Compound
    In. Number
    1-35R1SI see details →

  35. Incident 1-357DML

    Occurred On
    Type
    Voluntary starvation (>24 hrs)
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) stated on Friday29th January at approximately12.00 hrs that he was going on Hunger Strike . Client Services Manager. Nelson Meechan.
    Location Details
    Nort West Point Green Compound .
    In. Number
    1-357DML see details →

  36. Incident 1-364TC7

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Client was taken to CI hospital for an X-ray appointment at 1030 hrs on the 3 February 2010. Whilst at the hospital, the client was experiencing severe pain. Client was examined by medical staff and admitted to hospital.
    Location Details
    Christmas Island Hospital - Phosphate Hill Road
    In. Number
    1-364TC7 see details →

  37. Incident 1-368DVZ

    Occurred On
    Type
    Self Harm - Threatened
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Client attepted Self Harm.
    Location Details
    Gold 2 Compound North West Point
    In. Number
    1-368DVZ see details →

  38. Incident 1-36SGVA

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Client transferred to CI Hospital
    Location Details
    NWP Marquee Compound
    In. Number
    1-36SGVA see details →

  39. Incident 1-36SGVC

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Client transferred to CI Hospital
    Location Details
    NWP Marquee Compound
    In. Number
    1-36SGVC see details →

  40. Incident 1-39G5NF

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Client suffered shoulder injury
    Location Details
    North West Point
    In. Number
    1-39G5NF see details →

  41. Incident 1-39OJQH

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Code Yellow called as Client was having severe back pain
    Location Details
    NWP, Green 2 Compound
    In. Number
    1-39OJQH see details →

  42. Incident 1-3A903B

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) from White Two off site to Christmas Island Hospital
    Location Details
    North West Point White Two
    In. Number
    1-3A903B see details →

  43. Incident 1-3AEIZ1

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Diac Officer fell and slipped over onto his back/right side
    Location Details
    Visits/Reception Exit corridor North West Point
    In. Number
    1-3AEIZ1 see details →

  44. Incident 1-3AIJU1

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Client taken to CI hospital
    Location Details
    North West Point
    In. Number
    1-3AIJU1 see details →

  45. Incident 1-3AUQU7

    Occurred On
    Type
    Assault - Minor
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Client on client assault
    Location Details
    NWP IDC Green 1
    In. Number
    1-3AUQU7 see details →

  46. Incident 1-3B41MZ

    Occurred On
    Type
    Voluntary starvation (<24 hrs)
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) alleges that he is on voluntary starvation.
    Location Details
    White One Compound, NWP IDC.
    In. Number
    1-3B41MZ see details →

  47. Incident 1-3B41Q1

    Occurred On
    Type
    Accident/Injury - Serious
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Client was transferred to the Christmas Island hospital for medical treatment.
    Location Details
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    In. Number
    1-3B41Q1 see details →

  48. Incident 1-3BAC9L

    Occurred On
    Type
    Voluntary starvation (>24 hrs)
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Client s. 47F(1) who is accomodated in White 1 Compound, has now been on a voluntary starvation for over 24hrs.
    Location Details
    White 1 Compound
    In. Number
    1-3BAC9L see details →

  49. Incident 1-3BZ76Z

    Occurred On
    Type
    Assault - Minor
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Alleged Assault Client on Client Occurred in Lilac Compound.
    Location Details
    North West point Lilac Compound Block F.
    In. Number
    1-3BZ76Z see details →

  50. Incident 1-3CFS49

    Occurred On
    Type
    Damage - Minor
    Location
    North West Point Immigration Facility
    Incident Summary
    Grass fire in Garden area between Education 2&3
    Location Details
    Nort West Point
    In. Number
    1-3CFS49 see details →