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QCS weaves stars to promote violence-free communities

A key Queensland Corrective Services community service project is helping to bring people together and promote violence-free communities one star at a time. The One Billion Stars Project, created in 2012 and founded by Maryanne Talia Pau, is a star weaving project recognised as a symbol...

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Commissioner’s Awards for National Corrections Day 2024

Commissioner’s Awards for National Corrections Day 2024 Safety - demonstrating outstanding commitment to the safety and security of our facilities and the community. Winner - Maximum Security Unit at Woodford Correctional Centre. Excellence – demonstrating excellence in job performance, innovation and dedication to Queensland Corrective Services. Winner - Specialised...

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Take a look inside – Margaret’s story

Today is International Volunteers Day! We wanted to shine the spotlight on our dedicated volunteer, Margaret. Her passion for sewing is changing lives at the Brisbane North Community Corrections. She selflessly donates her time to teach community service participants sewing skills, helping them create quilts out...

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Take a look inside – Mitch’s story

#Takealookinside Blackall Work Camp, where Field Supervisor, Mitch, helps low-security prisoners as they give back to the community. Explore how these prisoners positively impact the local community and embark on their self-improvement journeys under the careful guidance of Mitch. Lock in your future - https://corrections.qld.gov.au/careers/ https://youtu.be/yUinZOSw6nU...

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Bush fire preparedness

Bushfires are impacting communities across Queensland.  Conditions are expected to remain hot, dry and windy, with areas of high and extreme fire danger predicted, and we are not even into summer yet. A lot of work has gone into preparing for this disaster season across the...

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Take a Look Inside – Phil’s story

Meet Phil, our dedicated District Manager at Rockhampton Community Corrections. With her strong leadership, our team is empowered to keep the community safe by providing the necessary support to help offenders reintegrate into society. Phil also shares her love for living in regional Queensland and...

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Take a look inside – Will’s story

It's #takealookinside Tuesday. Will’s interest in social justice led him to a career with the High Risk Offender Management Unit.   Keeping the community safe, being part of a supportive team and a willingness to help people is what Will wants. Willing to make a career...

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Take a Look Inside: Mandy’s story

This week we take a look inside Mount Isa Community Corrections where Mandy works in the important role of Administration Officer. Mandy is the first point of contact for both new and existing supervised individuals during their rehabilitation journey. Lock in your future. Visit corrections.qld.gov.au/careers/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVt2jtbMiMw...

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Doug’s story

  Today’s #takealookinside Tuesday we travel to Lotus Glen Low Custody Correctional Centre to meet Doug. Doug is passionate about offenders returning to their families with job ready skills, being able to fit back into the community and live meaningful lives. Lotus Glen Low Custody farm is...