Prison reading program founder visits Murray Bridge

Anne Bachmann says such programs have benefits for female prisoners. Could they work in men's prisons, too?

Annette Korzeba and Anne Bachmann converse about prisoner reading programs. Photo: Michael X. Savvas.

Anne Bachmann OAM has visited Murray Bridge Library to discuss her prisoner reading program with women’s and children’s rights campaigner Annette Korzeba, SAPOL Senior Constable David Brown and other guests.

National Volunteer Week is from May 15 to 23, and one of the many volunteers who should – and has been – recognised for her work is Anne Bachmann.

She has mentored, supported and advised offenders at the Adelaide Women’s Prison for around three decades and started a Mum’s Voice program there.