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This document by the Western Australian Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services outlines the standards and guidelines for culturally secure services and processes within prisons.  "Cultural security’ is becoming increasingly important in human services in Australia and is intrinsically linked to mental health and prisons.  

http://www.oics.wa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Final_Aboriginal_Prisoner_Standards_v_11.pdf