Lotus Glen mental health team recognised in corrective services awards

A mental health team and Justice of the Peace volunteer have earned top honours for transforming prisoner support at one of the Far North's key correctional centres.

QCS Commissioner Paul Stewart APM said the QCS Commissioner's Awards for Excellence were an opportunity to highlight the critical work of more than 9000 QCS officers around the state. Picture: Supplied.

Mental health professionals at Lotus Glen prison have been recognised for managing some of Queensland’s most complex inmates.

Two Lotus Glen Correctional Officers and a volunteer were recognised for their work in the corrective services sector as part of the 2025 QCS Commissioner’s Awards for Excellence.

The officers won awards in two categories for their commitment and contributions to community safety.

Lotus Glen’s mental health team — senior psychologist Beth Fulton and psychologist Talitha Aimes — were awarded for improving officer safety through proactive management of complex, vulnerable prisoners.

Lotus Glen mental health team, Senior Psychologist Beth Fulton and Psychologist Talitha Aimes were recognised for their commitment and contributions to community safety.

At the ceremony, volunteer Ann Vain, who is a Justice of the Peace,received an award for her commitment and professionalism to providing prisoners timely and reliable support.

The centre’s NAIDOC Week celebrations were also recognised for strengthening community partnerships with Elders, external stakeholders and community groups while enriching the cultural significance of the week.

QCS Commissioner Paul Stewart APM said the awards were an opportunity to highlight the critical work of more than 9000 QCS officers around the state.

“Our officers play a vital role in keeping the community safe and supporting victims of crime, and it is an honour to recognise their outstanding efforts over the past year,” Commissioner Stewart said.

QCS Commissioner's Awards for Excellence winners were recognised by Queensland Corrective Services Commissioner Paul Stewart APM for their commitment to restoring community safety by holding offenders to account, reducing reoffending through rehabilitative services, supporting a safer workplace and building strong partnerships with community stakeholders. Picture: Supplied.

“Every award recipient has demonstrated unwavering professionalism, innovative thinking and a steadfast dedication to service that underpins our collective commitment to a safer Queensland for everyone.”

Minister for Corrective Services Laura Gerber MP congratulated the award recipients.

“Queensland Corrective Services officers perform extraordinary work in service of community safety, often in difficult and confronting circumstances, and these awards recognise the exceptional individuals who lead by example,” Ms Gerber said.

“Their integrity, compassion and professionalism embody the highest ideals of public service. “From emergency responses to day-to-day custodial work and supervising offenders in the community, these recipients have strengthened our communities and supported safer outcomes for victims and families.”

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