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Visits paused at various Queensland Correctional Centres

After consultation with Queensland Health regarding confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Queensland, visits have been paused in multiple Queensland Correctional Centres. Under the restrictions, personal visits have been paused for the following centres: Lotus Glen Maryborough Arthur Gorrie Wolston (from 10 January) Brisbane Brisbane Womens Borrallon Numinbah At this stage other correctional centres are operating...

Response: LGCC COVID-19 update

As at midday 7 January, Lotus Glen Correctional Centre had four officers unfit for duty due to COVID-19. There was one prisoner with confirmed COVID. The unit has remained in lockdown to allow for prisoner testing and cleaning. Due to the rapidly changing situation with COVID-19 in...

AGCC reports positive COVID-19 cases

Officers at Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre are currently working with a number of confirmed positive COVID-19 prisoners. AGCC General Manager, Chief Superintendent Scott Collins confirmed the COVID-19 cases in a recent internal broadcast reassuring officers that the safety and wellbeing of the centre were his priority. Ch....

Requirements for personal visits

If you intend visiting a correctional centre, there are things you need to know. For those aged 16 and above, you must be fully vaccinated and be able to provide proof of your vaccination. All visitors must also wear a mask at correctional facilities. Click...

Visits cancelled at Arthur Gorrie, Brisbane and Lotus Glen Correctional Centres

After consultation with Queensland Health regarding community cases of COVID-19 in Queensland, visits have been cancelled in some South East Queensland prisons for today. Under the restrictions, personal visits have been cancelled for Arthur Gorrie Correctional, Brisbane Correctional and Lotus Glen Correctional Centres. At this stage all...

Corrections officers roll up for public safety

Workers in Queensland’s correctional facilities have been praised for their high level of vaccine uptake as mandates come into effect in the State’s prisons. The Chief Health Officer’s COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Workers in a high-risk setting Direction came into effect on December 17. The Commissioner of...

Far North Queensland safety boosted with 16 new officers

Queensland Corrective Services welcomed 16 new custodial correctional officers and celebrated four retiring officers with more than 108 years of combined service at a ceremony held in Mareeba recently. The new officers were inducted into their vital roles on the front line of public safety and...

Take a Look Inside QCS officer profile

Acting Correctional Manager, Tara, from Helana Jones Centre (HJC) joined Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) almost 16 years ago to pursue a career where she could make a difference. “I have always been driven to achieve better outcomes for the community and joining QCS as a Custodial...

New graduates bolster ranks, officers recognised in Townsville

Townsville Correctional Complex welcomed 19 new custodial correctional officers and acknowledged nine officers with awards for service and commitment to community safety at a ceremony in Townsville recently. Member for Townsville Scott Stewart was at the event to welcome the new officers and congratulate the medal...

Take a Look Inside QCS officer profile

Senior Psychologist Jennifer, from Brisbane Women’s Correctional Centre manages the ‘at risk’ portfolio of women prisoners who are vulnerable to self harm, suicide or very unwell with mental health conditions. She also supervises her team of psychologists, provisional psychologists, counsellors, cultural liaison officers and program delivery...