New corrections officers improve community safety for SEQ

Queensland’s newest corrective services officers have moved to the frontline of public safety, working to reduce reoffending to keep Southeast Queensland safe. 18 new custodial correctional officers were sworn into their roles and four officers recognised for their combined 100 years of service in keeping Queensland...

Council commends corrections for flood sandbag marathon effort

The hard work of prisoners at Maryborough Correctional Centre to fill about 4000 sandbags in four days in the lead up to the recent flooding in the town have been recognised. Landscaping Trade Instructor, Wayne Simpson received a certificate of appreciation from Fraser Coast Regional Councillor...

Prison pup puts best paw forward

One of Queensland Corrective Services’ youngest recruits has showed off his skills at a special demonstration at Maryborough Correctional Centre. Wolf, an 11-month-old German Shepherd has been in training at the academy since he was just eight weeks old with one of QCS’ most experienced dog...

National Corrections Day awards ceremony

Join us as we celebrate National Corrections Day and recognise our officers working on the frontline to keep Queensland safe. Congratulations to the finalists and awards winners!   https://youtu.be/GWV6FLge_x8...

National Corrections Day 2022

This National Corrections Day, we thank our officers working on the frontline to keep Queensland safe.    ...

Visits paused at various Queensland Correctional Centres

After consultation with Queensland Health regarding confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Queensland, visits have been paused in multiple Queensland Correctional Centres. Under the restrictions, personal visits have been paused for the following centres: Lotus Glen Maryborough Arthur Gorrie Wolston (from 10 January) Brisbane Brisbane Womens Borrallon Numinbah At this stage other correctional centres are operating...

AGCC reports positive COVID-19 cases

Officers at Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre are currently working with a number of confirmed positive COVID-19 prisoners. AGCC General Manager, Chief Superintendent Scott Collins confirmed the COVID-19 cases in a recent internal broadcast reassuring officers that the safety and wellbeing of the centre were his priority. Ch....

Requirements for personal visits

If you intend visiting a correctional centre, there are things you need to know. For those aged 16 and above, you must be fully vaccinated and be able to provide proof of your vaccination. All visitors must also wear a mask at correctional facilities. Click...

New graduates bolster ranks, officers recognised in Townsville

Townsville Correctional Complex welcomed 19 new custodial correctional officers and acknowledged nine officers with awards for service and commitment to community safety at a ceremony in Townsville recently. Member for Townsville Scott Stewart was at the event to welcome the new officers and congratulate the medal...