Australian Corrections Medallist Mandy Crow recognised for helping to reform the lives of prisoners

A SEA-CHANGE to one of the most remote locations in Australia has capped a memorable career in corrections for 2020 Australian Corrections Medallist Mandy Crow

Mandy Crow has been awarded the Australian Corrections Medal

A SEA-CHANGE to one of the most remote locations in Australia has capped a memorable career in corrections for 2020 Australian Corrections Medallist Mandy Crow.

Ms Crow first joined corrections in 2001 and now runs the show as chief correctional officer at the Datjala Work Camp in Nhulunbuy, helping provide volunteer and paid work for 50 inmates at the camp.

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“We collaborate with local not-for-profit organisations and local Aboriginal corporations and organisations to do community work and we work with them in paid employment,” she said. “We have gone out to East Arnhem Land and assisted by building bush shelters for upcoming events and also the shelters are used sometimes in tourism. Our prisoners benefit through the cultural experience as well.”

Ms Crow said the medal reflected the work of her team.

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“It’s almost surreal, the fact we’re receiving a national award is amazing,” she said.

“Especially being as remote as we are, to know people are looking at what we do and think we are leaders in the field, especially in relation to how we engage in the community. It’s a real honour.”