History
Corrective Services WA, within the state's Department of Justice, runs a system like no other in the country: metropolitan prisons, regional facilities and remote work camps scattered across the largest correctional jurisdiction in Australia. Its Long Service Medal honours the long term commitment and service of the people who staff it, recognising a consistent record of service in upholding order and the safety of the community.
Current and former members are eligible, and the award may be conferred posthumously, so the medal reaches the whole of the profession's memory. The department holds the qualifying period and detailed conditions, and current criteria should be confirmed with Corrective Services WA. Nationally, the state's distinguished corrections members have been recognised by the Australian Corrections Medal since its institution in 2017.
Design & ribbon
The medal
The department does not publish a formal design description for the medal; the pattern supplied is the current issue, and the photographs above show its obverse and reverse.
The ribbon
The current Western Australian issue.
The ribbon follows the pattern of the current issue, shown above.
Eligibility
The medal honours the long term commitment and service of members of Corrective Services WA.
- Current and former members are eligible who have demonstrated a consistent record of long term service, and the award may be conferred posthumously;
- The department administers the qualifying period and detailed conditions; current criteria should be confirmed with Corrective Services WA;
- The medal sits outside the national honours system and carries no post-nominal.
Order of wear
Corrective services awards do not form part of the Australian honours system. They are worn separately from the national honours in accordance with the agency's dress policy, and on civilian racks they are mounted as a distinct group apart from the official awards.
Frequently asked questions
What is the WA Corrective Services Long Service Medal awarded for?
The long term commitment and service of members of Corrective Services WA, demonstrated through a consistent record of service; the department holds the qualifying period.
Who is eligible?
Current and former members, and the award may be conferred posthumously.
What does Corrective Services WA cover?
The state's prisons, regional facilities and remote work camps within the Department of Justice, the largest correctional jurisdiction in the country.
Is there a national equivalent?
The National Medal recognises fifteen years of service in eligible organisations, and the Australian Corrections Medal recognises distinguished corrections service, both within the national honours system.
How is it worn?
Separately from the national honours, in accordance with the department's dress policy, and as a distinct group on civilian racks.
Does it carry a post-nominal?
No.