13/07/2024
Prisoner located and returned to custody
Queensland Corrective Services can confirm the prisoner who absconded from Townsville Low Custody Correctional Centre (Male Farm) on 13 July 2024 is back in custody....
24/06/2024
New correctional officers improve community safety in Far North Queensland
12 Custodial Correctional Officers join the public safety frontline in Far North Queensland All 12 have completed an intensive, 10-week Custodial Officer Entry program Over the last year, more than 700 new Queensland Custodial Correctional Officers have graduated from training A former chef, tradies, interstate...
21/06/2024
Minister and Commissioner celebrate Corrections excellence
Legislation writers take out the Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) Commissioner’s 2024 Award for Excellence. Woodford Correctional Centre wins two separate awards for safety and respect. 14 QCS officers also presented with National Emergency Response medals and clasps for assisting with community recovery from TC...
28/05/2024
QCS officers receive Australian Corrections Medal from Queensland Governor
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...
09/05/2024
Update: Prisoner abscond from Palen Creek Correctional Centre (Low Custody)
The prisoner has now been located and returned to custody....
18/04/2024
Lockyer Valley custodial correctional officer graduates set to join frontline of public safety
Recruits have completed rigorous 10-week Custodial Correctional Officer training for Queensland’s newest correctional centre Officers deployed to other centres until new correctional centre opens Recruitment underway for psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, education and administration officers Nineteen new Custodial Correctional Officers for the Lockyer Valley...
12/02/2024
New correctional officers celebrate graduation into frontline of public safety
Lotus Glen Correctional Centre formally welcomed nine new Custodial Correctional Officers Officers equipped with highest level of training as part of 10-week paid program QCS actively recruiting for a variety of roles Queensland Corrective Services inducted nine new Custodial Correctional Officers (CCO) to the frontline...
26/01/2024
Media Alert: Prisoners lend a helping hand after TC Kirrily
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...
26/01/2024
Queensland Corrective Services officers receive prestigious honour for exceptional service
Three Queensland Corrective Services officers receive prestigious Australian Corrections Medal (ACM) Officers recognised for their leadership and innovative approaches to creating stronger, safer communities The ACM recognises distinguished service by an operational member of an Australian state or territory civilian corrections service...
25/01/2024
Commissioner’s Awards for National Corrections Day 2024
Commissioner’s Awards for National Corrections Day 2024 Safety - demonstrating outstanding commitment to the safety and security of our facilities and the community. Winner - Maximum Security Unit at Woodford Correctional Centre. Excellence – demonstrating excellence in job performance, innovation and dedication to Queensland Corrective Services. Winner - Specialised...