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Gina, Custodial Correctional Officer (CCO), Brisbane Correctional Centre
Gina emigrated from England when she was 14 and joined Queensland Corrective Services as a CCO after graduating from university when she was only 20.
For the past eight years, Gina has dedicated her career to community safety working as a CCO in the Protection Accommodation Area at Brisbane Correctional Centre (BCC).
“As a CCO I am driven by commitment and opportunity to make a difference everyday by playing my part in making Queensland a safer place to live,” Gina said.
“Although it is my main goal to protect the community, I am provided with a rare opportunity to encourage rehabilitation and make a difference by assisting individuals to become better, more productive members of our society.
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Elaine Schulz, Custodial Correctional Officer, Capricornia Correctional Centre
Queenslander Elaine spent 25 years in customer service before she realised, she needed a career change. She took advice to join Queensland Corrective Services and 12 years later has never looked back.
“A friend who worked at the Townsville Correctional Complex suggested becoming a Custodial Correctional Officer (CCO) might be the change I was looking for, so I tried it and have been here ever since,” Elaine said.
“My role in the Mainstream Induction Unit at Capricornia Correctional Centre is to introduce new prisoners to the expectations of the unit and centre, specifically appropriate behaviour and rules.
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National Corrections Day Honours and Awards recipients
A number of medals and awards were presented as a part of the National Corrections Day celebration on Friday.
Remember, there are regular calls for award nominations throughout the year – so make sure you help us celebrate great work by nominating your colleagues who are going above and beyond.
Here is the full list of winners. Congratulations, everyone!
Corrections Day Awards
Promoting a culture of safety: People Capability Command
The award is presented in recognition of their commitment to officer safety through the development and support of processes to respond to industrial and workplace incidents. Accepted by Superintendent Cathy Chee.