NEWS

Junee sets pace on environment
Junee Correctional Centre has become the first prison in Australia – and one of the first in the world – to be globally recognised for its commitment to the environment. The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) has awarded Junee with an International Certification of Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001) for its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. September 2009 more …

The bird men of Fulham
Fulham Correctional Centre and the local Maffra and District Landcare Network have combined to help protect native wildlife by building nest boxes. They are available for people to install on their farm, backyard or in a public reserve to create a home for native animals and birds. September 2009 more …

Key management roles filled
The GEO Group Australia has filled two key management roles in recent months with Walker Nuku Manaena accepting the position of general manager at Junee Correctional Centre and Jill Carson appointed general manager of Pacific Shores Healthcare. September 2009 more …

Prize for property post
The role of property officer is undoubtedly one of the most thankless in any correctional centre. Trying to locate misplaced items as well as purchasing for the centre, the staff and the inmates can be a difficult role. The outstanding efforts of Carmen Bates at Junee Correctional Centre has won her The GEO Group Australia’s 2008 Employee of the Year award. June 2009 more …

Private misapprehensions
A presentation by GEO managing director Pieter Bezuidenhout to the New South Wales government’s recent inquiry into the privatisation of prisons provided a perfect opportunity to dispel numerous misapprehensions about privatised correctional facilities. June 2009 more …

Pups lick Fulham after Junee
Fulham has joined Junee Correctional Centre in the ‘Pups in Prison’ program, which unites officers, inmates and community representatives over 18 months as they train and socialise a group of special dogs. The program is managed by Assistance Dogs Australia, which undertakes the final intensive training before the dogs begin assisting people with disabilities. June 2009 more …

10 Years of Melbourne Custody Centre
The Melbourne Custody Centre manages more than 20,000 prisoner movements a year. In recent times, the centre’s weekend intake of intoxicated and drug affected citizens has more than doubled as it plays a crucial role in the city’s ‘Safe Streets’ campaign. The GEO Group Australia has published a special edition of its newsletter to mark the 10-year anniversary of the Melbourne Custody Centre. MCC 10th anniversary more …

Fulham a winner
The 10-year partnership between Fulham Correctional Centre and Wellington Shire Council has again been recognised with a major award. Fulham has won Corrections Victoria’s ‘Local Council/Shire Initiative’ award for its work with the Wellington Shire in transforming neglected public land into the Heyfield International Walk parklands. March 2009 more …

Diploma with a double degree
With a degree in criminology and another in behavioural science most people would be sick and tired of study. But for Merrisa Best, the GEO Diploma of Business is a qualification of “incredible value”. Merrisa is among the latest group of nine GEO employees to graduate from the nine-month distance learning course. March 2009 more …

Red Cross and Fulham offer support
Fulham Correctional Centre and the Red Cross have combined to assist family members visiting inmates. Red Cross has established a volunteers support program that will supply reassurance and information to family and friends visiting inmates. March 2009 more …