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QCS weaves stars to promote violence-free communities

A key Queensland Corrective Services community service project is helping to bring people together and promote violence-free communities one star at a time. The One Billion Stars Project, created in 2012 and founded by Maryanne Talia Pau, is a star weaving project recognised as a symbol

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How to commission a correctional centre

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

New correctional officers graduate at Lotus Glen Correctional Centre

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

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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

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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

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Queensland lights up blue for National Corrections Day (with Audio Grabs)

Queensland lights up blue for corrective services officers on National Corrections Day Landmarks turn blue across the state National Corrections Day theme this year is Wellbeing and awards were presented in recognition of outstanding contributions over the past year. Queensland lit up blue to celebrate

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Op-Ed: Queensland lights up blue for National Corrections Day

        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

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First Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre recruits graduate

Recruits have completed rigorous 10-week Custodial Correctional Officer training for Queensland’s newest correctional centre Officers equipped with highest level of training to join the front line of public safety The 1536-bed Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre will focus on rehabilitation to reduce reoffending   A

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New correctional officers improve community safety in Townsville

Eleven Custodial Correctional Officers join the frontline of public safety in Townsville Four officers awarded coveted National Medal and three officers received Long Service and Good Conduct medals Officers equipped with highest level of training   Queensland Corrective Services inducted 11 more Custodial Correctional Officers (CCO)