Queensland Corrective Services Deputy Commissioner, Custodial Operations has issued a stern warning to anyone considering attempting to smuggle drugs into Queensland correctional centres. “Anyone who attempts to bring contraband into correctional centres will be caught,” Deputy Commissioner Gary McCahon said. The warning comes after a joint operation
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
If you have ever built a house, you’ll know that the work hasn’t finished just because the tradies have packed up their utes and moved on. There are lots of things to check and inevitably things that need fixing. A light that doesn’t work, or guttering
Prisoners from Townsville Correctional Complex have rolled up their sleeves and started their chainsaws to assist with the TC Kirrily cleanup. Prisoners from Townsville Men's Low Security Farm and Winton, Boulia and Julia Creek Work Camps have deployed to the Billabong Sanctuary, which suffered significant damage
Low risk prisoners at Innisfail Work Camp are playing an important role in helping the town prepare for Cyclone Jasper, assisting the SES and Cassowary Coast Regional Council. The prisoners have been working in the community to prepare for storm season, clearing drains and gutters and
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
Queensland Corrective Services would like to remind journalists and news crews that under Section 132 of the Corrections Act, it is an offence to record or photograph Queensland Corrective Services’ facilities without the permission of the Commissioner. Our officers patrol the perimeters of our centres and
#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
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
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
