Villawood Immigration Detention Centre: Centre specific issues and concerns RECOMMENDATION 24 The Department and Government should, as a matter of extreme priority, and for the safety and wellbeing of women detained at VIDC: a) repurpose the Miowera Village as the women’s compound and discontinue the use of Bryce and Cowan for women’s accommodation, and b) ensure the necessary infrastructure changes are made to allow the Miowera Village to operate completely secure from the VIDC and self-contained with adequate services. RECOMMENDATION 25 The Department and Serco should continue to explore other least restrictive measures for women who require separation where they pose a risk of harm to themselves or others. Placement in HCA should always be as a last resort and for the least amount of time necessary. RECOMMENDATION 26 Where placement in HCA is necessary, women should not be placed in HCA within any of the men’s compounds. The Department and Government should ensure the necessary infrastructure changes are made to allow for a space for single separation within the Miowera Village. RECOMMENDATION 27 Whilst women are still accommodated in the Bryce and Cowan compounds, the Department should, as a matter of priority, install appropriate heating and air conditioning in all bedrooms. RECCOMENDATION 28 Whilst women are still accommodated in the Bryce and Cowan compounds, the Department should, as a matter of priority, install fly screens to all bedroom windows. Recommendations 75