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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Nino Bucci Justice and courts reporter

Inquest into Aboriginal woman Heather Calgaret’s death in custody urges overhaul of Victoria’s prison healthcare

Heather Calgaret’s sister Suzzane, centre, and her niece Mincarlie outside the coroners court of Victoria. Suzzanne said the coroner’s findings will not bring her sister back
Heather Calgaret’s sister Suzzane, centre, and her niece Mincarlie outside the coroners court of Victoria. Suzzanne said the inquest’s findings into her sister’s death in custody will not bring her back. Photograph: James Ross/AAP

A Victorian coroner has recommended wide-ranging improvements to healthcare provided in prisons after an inquest into the death of a 30-year-old Yamatji, Pitjantjatjara, Noongar and Wongi woman.

Heather Calgaret died in November 2021 after being found unresponsive in her cell at Dame Phyllis Frost prison by her sister Suzzane, who was also incarcerated at the time.

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