Table 2: Self harm and self-harm threatened incidents at VIDC as a percentage of the total detention population self-harm and self-harm threatened incidents (2019—2020 — 2022—2023 and 2023—2024 [to 31 March])194 Year Self-harm incidents Self-harm threatened incidents 2019—2020 22.7% 37% 2020—2021 37.4% 47.4% 2021—2022 39.9% 54.8% 2022—2023 35.7% 43.5% 2023—2024 42.9% 53.9% Despite these significant challenges the Commission acknowledges the many positive interactions we observed between staff and women in detention during our visit. Photo 21: Cowan outdoor area with view of Byrce compound (VIDC) Villawood Immigration Detention Centre 53