No-one who met Wayne does not remember him. Wayne was the core of our team at Boggo Road Gaol. For 10 years Wayne shared his former life with visitors to the historic prison – school students, at-risk children and teenagers, senior citizens, locals and international visitors, and at functions and events. Wayne was precious – a kind man, willing and capable of guiding people through a place in which he paid a heavy penalty.

Not many people ever would return to Boggo Road. He tirelessly and truthfully answered every question put to him – often highly invasive, the sort of blunt questions you would never ask a stranger. He answered with dignity and honesty. He showed many who had never previously met someone who had “done time” that a person is not defined by their past and that they are still a good person.

Wayne was deeply respected on both sides of the bars, firmly advocating for improvements in prisoner’s rights. Though a calm, quiet man, he was never shy to give his opinion. His advice was the best you could ever get. He was a gifted artist in metal and precious stones, paint and pastels who passionately shared his talent and skills, while rocking the best handlebar moustache in the history of Boggo Road. No-one ever said a bad word about Wayne. He was a friend, father, and fighter who hung on to the end. He died last night. Goodbye from all of us at Boggo Road Gaol.   When the Gaol reopens we will host an event in your memory. 

You can support Wayne and donate to his funeral through the Wayne Weaver Foundation: https://www.facebook.com/WayneWeaverFoundation/posts/wayne-weaver06081948-08012025-hi-everyone-just-reaching-out-to-let-you-know-that/895315786145100/

Wayne was very keen to see the Gaol reopen - please support this petiton and share. We will post soon with details about his funeral for those who would like to attend.