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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
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,
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.
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
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
Six Corrective Services dogs graduate to the frontline Four-legged recruits join 70 new Correctional officers. More than 700 officers trained in the last year for Queensland Corrective Services careers. It’s tails up for Harvey, Shadow, Shaq, Jet, Forest and Derek who are embarking on new
26 new Custodial Correctional Officers join the public safety frontline in North Queensland All 26 have completed an intensive, 10-week Custodial Officer Entry program Over the last year, more than 650 new Queensland Custodial Corrections Officers have graduated from training Former ADF personnel, hospitality workers
Officers join the frontline of public safety after undertaking 10-week Custodial Officer Entry program Over the last year, 627 new QCS officers have graduated custodial training, including more than 150 for LVCC Former youth and support workers, small business owners, nurses and hospitality workers are
Queensland Corrective Services Deputy Commissioner receives Public Service Medal (PSM) Two Queensland Corrective Services officers receive the Australian Corrections Medal (ACM) Officers recognised for creating stronger, safer communities The PSM, awarded twice a year by the Governor-General, recognises employees of the Australian, state, territory
17 new Custodial Correctional Officers join the public safety frontline in Central Queensland. All 17 undertaking 10-week Custodial Officer Entry program. Over the last year, 547 new Queensland Custodial Corrections Officers have graduated from training. A former nurse, personal trainer, truck driver and a youth
