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24.01.2022 On Friday 25 September Clarence Correctional Centre General Manager Glen Scholes attended the official opening of Grafton’s Police and Citizen’s Youth Club (PCYC). The new $6.5 million flagship regional facility is part of the PCYC’s state-wide footprint of 65 clubs which provide youth programs, sporting and recreational services, and facilities for all ages. Serco was one of the founding supporters of the PCYC with a grant of almost $30,000 through the Serco Foundation to d...evelop a Fit 4 Work program. This program targeted at-risk young people to assist them transition them from training to work experience to full-time employment or apprenticeships. Serco is proud to continue partnering with Grafton’s PCYC which is the largest facility outside metropolitan Sydney and will continue to offer positive programs to build life skills, positive relationships, and improve physical health and confidence. With over 800 Clarence Valley locals having taken up the opportunity to join the centre it is a welcome boost to the local community whose programs will inspire young people to feel valued and become contributing community members.

22.01.2022 Australia’s largest correctional centre is officially open. Accommodating up to 1,700 inmates, the state-of-the-art Clarence Correctional Centre in Northern New South Wales is focused on rehabilitation to reduce reoffending rates, without compromising safety and security. The NorthernPathways consortium, comprising of John Laing, John Holland Group and Serco, is proud to deliver Australia’s largest and most advanced Correctional Centre on behalf of the NSW Government.... The first inmates will arrive at the centre from 1 July.

21.01.2022 With the centre reaching Technical Completion Correctional Case Officers and Correctional Supervisors have now taken up posts throughout the centre working with the state-of-the-art security and integrated technology systems. The site will be managed until July 2020 under full operational conditions (less inmates) and will be placed in a secure state with Serco personnel coordinating and managing all key activities.

20.01.2022 Clarence Correctional Centre Operational Fleet is made up of custom-built vehicles feature state-of-the-art design and technology to ensure the safety and security of staff, inmates and the community. Escort Vehicles, Dog Unit Vehicles and Perimeter Patrol Vehicles make up most of the fleet and all perform differing functions to support operations at the centre. The Dog Unit fleet (vehicle on far right) is a combination of 4wd and 2wd vehicles fitted with secure cages to transport two Serco Corrective Services Working Dogs to and from the centre. A feature of note is the air-conditioning unit fitted in the rear of the vehicle that provides enhanced safety and comfort to the dogs.

20.01.2022 National Corrections Day 2021 Today Serco celebrated the dedicated staff delivering positive outcomes for local communities and those in custody at Clarence Correctional Centre. Marking the significance of National Corrections Day, our team at Clarence Correctional Centre came together to acknowledge the milestones they have achieved in the first six-months of operations, and the opportunities staff have provided through programs, education, employment and other intervention...s to reduce reoffending. The day started with a centre wide BBQ cooked by the Management team welcoming staff as they started their day recognising the important work staff in correctional centres undertake to provide the best possible services whilst ensuring a safe and secure correctional environment. Staff were also honoured by General Manager Glen Scholes at an inaugural awards ceremony highlighting the achievements of individuals in enabling services, custodial, health and rehabilitation and reintegration teams.

19.01.2022 Safety, security and good order of the centre. One of the most important parts of preparing for the centre becoming operational is robust efficient training and the continuous improvement in our systems and processes, to control risks and ensure the safety of our people. We work as a team to always ensure our equipment is being used properly and safely and that our teams are outfitted correctly. Deputy General Manger Security and Operations Chris Davis and his team regularly... work with our Correctional Case Officers on scenarios including combat and restraint drills to instruct them on the correct use of technique and equipment. Ensuring the safety, security and good order of the centre is our number one priority, as well as achieving the Governments objectives for reducing reoffending and enhancing community safety.

17.01.2022 Clarence Correctional Centre (CLA) celebrated its inaugural NAIDOC Week, taking an innovative approach to addressing the culturally specific needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander inmates. Creating a sense of belonging and connectiveness through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture is a key component of Serco’s strategy to deliver positive outcomes for First Nations inmates at CLA. This week’s NAIDOC activities included an art competition, NAIDOC storytelling..., yarning circles, video messages sent in by members of the Aboriginal community, and an official NAIDOC ceremony featuring performances by the male dancing groups and the female choir. Read more at https://www.serco.com//serco-leads-the-way-with-naidoc-wee

17.01.2022 Clarence Correctional Centre’s General Manager Glen Scholes and Northern Pathways Operations Director John Myers were invited to present at the Grafton Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting. The Chamber, which has over 140 active members, works with small businesses throughout the community to encourage business and economic growth in the region. Mr Scholes shared an update of the centre’s operations including information on local industry partnerships and procurement. He also spoke about Serco’s community engagement and the rehabilitation and reintegration programs that inmates are currently participating in. Through a range of education programs and employment opportunities for inmates, Serco's team at Clarence Correctional Centre and our local partners are helping to rebuild lives and reduce reoffending in the community.

16.01.2022 Polynesian Day Today Clarence Correctional Centre staff, guests and inmates celebrated the centre’s inaugural Polynesian Day. The event shared traditional ceremonies, dance, music and food from a variety of Polynesian cultures including Maori, Pacific Islander, Samoan, Cook Islander, Tongan, Niuean and New Zealanders. Polynesian inmates and staff came together to spiritually connect with their culture, welcoming official guests through a traditional Powhiri calling. Elder Ch...arlotte Reah, a Ngati Tamaoho, Ngati Paoa, Ngati Hine woman, took part in the official ceremony sharing a prayer and words around the importance of connecting to culture as part of each individual’s rehabilitation and reintegration journey. The official ceremony acknowledged the wide variety of Polynesian cultures found across the centre with performances including traditional dances from the Cook Islands, Haka’s from Tonga, Samoa and New Zealand, as well as poetry and song from the Pacific Islands. The ceremony was followed by the sharing of a cultural meal. Polynesian staff started well before dawn to prepare the meal building a traditional above ground hangi, called an umu, which was filled with a variety of meats and poultry covered in banana leaves. At the heart of all Polynesian culture lies a collectivist philosophy underpinned by strong family interdependence and the importance of celebrating and sharing of culture. The theme of the inaugural Polynesian Day at Clarence Correctional Centre was ‘respect’. Respect through the promotion of cultural inclusiveness to assist in reintegration and rehabilitation.

14.01.2022 To commemorate ANZAC Day, inmates at Clarence Correctional Centre have created a wreath of poppies for the Clarence Valley community using their newly acquired metal working skills. Serco has partnered with RSL NSW to deliver this unique community-based project aimed at supporting rehabilitation opportunities for inmates through skills-based training and qualifications. The ANZAC Day wreath created by the inmates from protected carbon steel is designed to withstand the eleme...nts and be on permanent display in Memorial Park Grafton. On Sunday Clarence Correctional Centre staff will present the metal poppy wreath on behalf of the inmates during the Grafton Commemoration Service at the Cenotaph, Memorial Park at 10am.

14.01.2022 Clarence Correctional Centre was smoked this week by local Aboriginal Elder Uncle Ferlon Laurie. Uncle Ferlon was supported by our Aboriginal Correctional Officers and Supervisors in smoking the centre, taking the time to smoke each cell across all three centres. As Uncle Ferlon moved around the centre he acknowledged the ancestors and paid respect to the land, waters and sea of country offering staff the opportunity to also be smoked and receive its healing and cleansing properties.

11.01.2022 This month marked an important milestone in the transition of Clarence Correctional Centre (CLA) with the centre reaching Technical Completion. CLA has been officially handed over to Serco in readiness for first inmates to arrive in July 2020. The first sod was turned in August 2017 with construction now complete of 65 buildings, 3,000 meters of perimeter fencing and onsite infrastructure including a wastewater treatment plant and a substation. This state-of-the-art centre, which covers 65-hectares of a 195-hectare site, is the largest correctional centre in Australia and will house 1,700 inmates.

11.01.2022 Today Coffs Harbour’s Say No To Domestic Violence campaign was launched with Serco as an inaugural sponsor. The campaign, which was launched ahead of the world-wide 16 days of Activism against gender-based violence, brought together the local community, police and sponsors to raise awareness around domestic violence in our community. The six-month campaign will be featured on buses throughout Coffs Harbour and surrounding districts and is supported by flags hung by Coffs Harb...our City Council bearing the same message. Clarence Correctional Centre’s Manager Inmate Services Cherie Goodwin attended the launch with Police Superintendent Steve Clarke, Mr Gurmesh Singh MP and Mr Pat Conaghan MP the local and federal members for Coffs Harbour respectively. Cherie’s team deliver programs at the centre that work toward reducing reoffending and combatting domestic violence, working collectively with local community groups focussed on domestic violence in our community and issues surrounding youth and anti-social behaviour. Serco is proud be partnering with the Coffs Harbour and Clarence District Regional Domestic and Family Violence team, and organisations such as Wesley Mission and Mid North Coast Health District on this campaign.

11.01.2022 We are seeking an adaptable and resilient Electrician who wants to achieve high standards of electrical maintenance works and be part of a passionate team environment. Located in Grafton NSW, this is an exciting career opportunity to work within the new and state-of-the-art Clarence Correctional Centre and live in one of Australia’s most spectacular coastal and hinterland locations. Sound interesting? Find out more > https://bit.ly/31jGiWu

06.01.2022 Clarence Correctional Centre Community Consultative Committee (CCC) was established in 2017 with representatives from the local community, stakeholder groups and the Clarence Valley Council. The committee whose members were appointed by the Department of Planning and Environment meet every three months in an open forum to discuss matters relating directly to the Clarence Correctional Centre. Members of the CCC are the link between the community and the centre working together to build and develop our community partnerships.

05.01.2022 Looking for a new experience outside of a hospital environment that will broaden your skills whilst taking part in quality patient care? We are seeking Registered Nurses, Registered Nurse Specialists and Nurse Practitioners to join us and make a difference every day, with bonus packages available for Casual Registered Nurses - apply today to be contacted about terms and conditions. Terrific northern NSW beach and hinterland lifestyle awaits, working in a multi-disciplinary te...am delivering integrated patient-centred healthcare in a new, state of the art facility with three Medical Centres. Sound interesting? Find out more > https://bit.ly/3cAfUvP

04.01.2022 General Manager Glen Scholes and members of the Clarence Correctional Centre (CLA) Rehabilitation and Reintegration team today visited TAFE NSW’s Yamba Connected Learning Centre (CLC). The visit allowed the team to see firsthand this state-of-the-art custom built facility that provides greater access to skills training in regional areas whilst also incorporating innovative digital learning platforms. The CLA team took part in a connected learning presentation with other TAFE... NSW centres across the region, including a tour of the hospitality mobile learning unit, a simulated virtual reality educational experience and a look at the CLC’s varied digital learning options. TAFE NSW currently deliver vocational training at CLA designed to equip inmates with the practical skills and experience they need to pursue employment opportunities upon release. The courses delivered at the centre have been customised by TAFE NSW in collaboration with Serco and CSNSW. TAFE NSW has a strong track record of working with Serco and CSNSW to provide inmates with high-quality, practical training, and support mechanisms throughout their educational and traineeship journey.

02.01.2022 Yesterday a major flood warning was announced for the Clarence River with flooding to occur along the Clarence River at Grafton and moderate flooding along the Clarence River at Ulmarra and Maclean. The Clarence Valley State Emergency Service (SES) was immediately mobilised and volunteers deployed across the Valley. With the flood waters predicted to peak in Grafton, the team at Clarence Correctional Centre reached out to Grafton SES to see how we could support them in their ...efforts. The SES suggested assistance in catering for the volunteers and staff would be something that would take the pressure off and allow focus to continue on supporting community safety. The kitchens at Clarence Correctional Centre currently produce over 3300 meals each day to feed inmates and staff so this request was something that the centre was easily able to accommodate. Staff and inmates worked together to prepare, cook and deliver the meals which Serco will be continuing to drop off fresh each day to the SES team throughout this unpredictable event.

01.01.2022 We are seeking Registered Nurses, Registered Nurse Specialists and Nurse Practitioners to join us and make a difference every day. Terrific northern NSW beach and hinterland lifestyle awaits, working in a multi-disciplinary team delivering integrated patient-centred healthcare in a new, state of the art facility with three Medical Centres. Sound interesting? Find out more > https://bit.ly/3cAfUvP