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
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
During NAIDOC Week, Queensland Corrective Services unveiled its First Nations artwork, painted by Aunty Claire, Superintendent of the Murridhagun Cultural Centre and proud Wiradjuri worman. In this video, Aunty Claire tells the story of the artwork titled Walking Together as One. Critical stakeholders including Elders, the Minister,
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
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
https://youtu.be/eJeSEyD4zV4 Queensland Corrective Services Commissioner Paul Stewart APM Friday January 19 is National Corrections Day. It’s a day to shine a spotlight on the work done across the State by Queensland Corrective Services’ officers on the front line of public safety, and I thank the many communities statewide
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
#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
