Low security prisoners in Townsville have trialled a new community service program restoring ecosystems that support the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area while connecting them to nature. Developed in partnership with Envite Environment and Queensland Corrective Services, and funded by the partnership between the Australian
A North Queensland Corrective Services initiative is helping Close the Gap on life outcomes of First Nations prisoners in Townsville. Townsville Low Custody Correctional Centre’s partnership with Civil Safety delivers six hands-on training programs for low custody First Nations prisoners in conservation and land management, rural
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
This week we take a look inside Mount Isa Community Corrections where Mandy works in the important role of Administration Officer. Mandy is the first point of contact for both new and existing supervised individuals during their rehabilitation journey. Lock in your future. Visit corrections.qld.gov.au/careers/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVt2jtbMiMw
Queensland Corrective Services have praised Custodial Correctional Officers for foiling several complex plans to introduce drugs and other prohibited items into Townsville Correctional Complex. More than a dozen prisoners have been charged over the offences thanks to a joint investigation between QCS’ Intelligence Unit and Queensland
North Queensland’s most experienced correctional officers have been honoured at a medal presentation ceremony at Townsville Correctional Complex. Queensland Corrective Services Deputy Commissioner Gary McCahon presented Long Service and Good Conduct Medals during a visit to the complex. “It is wonderful to be here to acknowledge, recognise
Officers at Townsville Correctional Low Security Men’s Centre have been praised for their work in intercepting a contraband and would-be abscond drop last night. The officers located a package of contraband outside the centre at about 1:50am while conducting a regular patrol of the perimeter of
Due to the easing of restrictions in Queensland and on advice from Queensland Health, we are able relax the restrictions at all of our centres and offices and recommence visits. All correctional centres will revert to Stage 1 restrictions from 6am on 15 April. This means
Queensland Corrective Services has named the new General Manager of Townsville Correctional Complex. Chief Superintendent Louise Kneeshaw, who has been acting in the position since March 2020, was today substantively confirmed in the position as a part of a recruitment process which filled a number of
Due to Queensland’s sustained effort to contain the COVID-19 cases in the Greater Brisbane community over the past two weeks, we are able relax the restrictions at all of our centres and offices. Queensland Health advised that we are able to recommence booking personal visits as
