Remembrance Day, November 11 marked the 106th anniversary of the armistice that ended fighting with Germany in World War I and commemorating those killed in both World Wars. While many of the stories of this time are well known, a lesser known wartime story played out...
The ‘Doomed Legion’ who ‘merely wanted to help Australia’: The role of Prisoners during World War II Remembrance Day, November 11 marked the 106th anniversary of the armistice that ended fighting with Germany in World War I and commemorated those killed in both World Wars. While World...
Queenslanders looking for a permanent job with good work life balance are invited to an information night tomorrow in Rockhampton to learn about careers in Queensland Corrective Services. QCS is recruiting now for custodial correctional positions at Capricornia Correctional Centre and according to Talent Acquisition Specialist...
Lockyer Valley’s first Corrective Services dogs graduate to the frontline New paws join 97 new Custodial Correctional Officers to the frontline of public safety QCS actively recruiting for a variety of roles Queensland’s newest high-security men’s correctional centre marked a historic milestone today (Thursday 31...
Lotus Glen Correctional Centre’s industry leading Environmental Management Recycling Program has been nationally recognised at the 2024 Waste Innovation & Recycling Awards. Named Most Outstanding Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery (WARR) project: Regional/rural, the centre’s recycling program has diverted between 700 and 1000 tonnes of waste...
Queensland Corrective Services is calling on community members in the far north, northern, central and south-east regions to play an important role in the state’s correctional system. QCS' Official Visitors Scheme has 20 vacancies for community members keen to assist prisoners to manage and resolve complaints...
An upgrade to the Prisoner Telephone System in Queensland correctional centres will mean cheaper, clearer and easier phone calls to family and friends. Upgrades on the way Significant improvements are on the way for the Prisoner Telephone System. Clearer, high-quality calls: the move to a digital system...
More injured and sick koalas are receiving life-saving care thanks to a new humane trap designed and manufactured by prisoners at Wolston Correctional Centre. Five new traps have been designed and manufactured by prisoners in the industry workshop at Wolson to support the RSPCA and non-profit...
16 Custodial Correctional Officers join the public safety frontline in Far North Queensland after completing intensive, 10-week Custodial Officer Entry program Three Commissioner’s Medallion for Retiring Officers presented in honour of commitment to corrections and community safety A former truck driver, chef and banana farm...
Congratulations again to Deputy Commissioner Gary McCahon, Correctional Supervisor John Rossett and former Community Corrections District Manager Selina Shea after being presented with their King’s Birthday honours by the Queensland Governor, Dr Jeanette Young AC PSM. After being named in the King’s Birthday 2024 Honours list...
