PROBATION AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION Inc.

PACCOA is an Australian National Association that represents the professional interests and aspirations of people working in the field of community based offender management. This field of employment is generally known as Probation and Parole or Community Corrections depending upon the particular jurisdiction it is found in.

PACCOA was officially inaugurated in Parramatta, New South Wales on 12 March 1998 in the presence of delegates from the six states and the two territories of the Commonwealth of Australia.

On this Website you will find a variety of information relevant to Community Corrections including relevant educational links, membership forms, vacancies, articles of interest and the latest newsletter from our association.