Commonwealth’s first low custody prison farm opened in 1934 Strong agricultural history and record of supporting the local community High-quality reformation programs delivered to break the cycle of offending Palen Creek Correctional Centre in south-east Queensland is celebrating its 90th anniversary after it was
35 new Custodial Correctional Officers join the public safety frontline in Central Queensland. All 35 have completed the 10-week Custodial Officer Entry program including on-the-job training. The new officers now ready to play their role in protecting community safety. Queensland Corrective Services welcomed 35 new
17 new Custodial Correctional Officers join the public safety frontline in Maryborough All have completed the 10-week Custodial Officer Entry program including on-the-job training The new officers now ready to play their role in protecting community safety Queensland Corrective Services welcomed 17 new officers to
Queensland Corrective Services’ most beloved Passive Alert Drug Detection dog, Thommo, passed away recently after an extraordinary career and happy retirement with his handler Scott. QCS Commissioner Paul Stewart APM said the Ekka, crowd favourite 14-year-old Labrador and his handler Scott had played an important role
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
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
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,
