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
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
22 new Custodial Correctional Officers join the public safety frontline in North Queensland. All 22 have completed an intensive, 10-week Custodial Officer Entry program. Former real estate agents, security officers and Defence Personnel are among 22 new officers to successfully complete the 10-week Custodial Officer
Queensland Corrective Services’ Community Corrections officers in Mackay have been recognised for their ongoing commitment to community safety through the COVID-19 pandemic with the Emergency Response Medal with COVID-19 clasp. The Mackay team were presented their medals as part of a statewide rollout of the award. The
From time to time, you would’ve seen media coverage about our officers foiling attempts to introduce contraband into correctional centres. Correctional centres serve an important role in our society by protecting community safety while giving prisoners the opportunity to rehabilitate to prevent further offending. Contraband makes prisons
Congratulations again to QCS' newest Australian Corrections Medal recipients after they recently received their awards from the Queensland Governor, Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM. After being named in the Australia Day Honours List, Superintendent Stephen Wright, Correctional Supervisor Renee Rieson and Community Corrections District Manager Geoffrey
New Custodial Correctional Officers join the frontline of public safety Officers equipped with highest level of training QCS actively recruiting for a variety of roles Queensland Corrective Services inducted 47 more Custodial Correctional Officers (CCO) to the frontline of public safety on Wednesday 24 April
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
