History
Corrections Victoria, within the Department of Justice and Community Safety, runs the state's public prisons and community corrections, a system whose work is measured in safety maintained and lives redirected rather than headlines. The Victoria Corrections Service Medal honours the enduring commitment and exemplary service of its people: it is conferred on current and former members who have consistently displayed diligence and ethical conduct in their roles.
It is the state service's own recognition, worn apart from the national honours, where the Australian Corrections Medal has recognised Corrections Victoria's distinguished members since 2017. Corrections Victoria holds the medal's detailed qualifying conditions, and current criteria should be confirmed with the department.
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 Victorian issue.
The ribbon follows the pattern of the current issue, shown above.
Eligibility
The medal honours the enduring commitment and exemplary service of members of Victoria's corrections service.
- Current and former members are eligible who have consistently displayed diligence and ethical conduct in their roles;
- Corrections Victoria administers the medal's detailed qualifying conditions; current criteria should be confirmed with the department;
- 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 Victoria Corrections Service Medal awarded for?
Consistent diligence and ethical conduct by members of Victoria's corrections service, honouring their enduring commitment and exemplary service.
Who is eligible?
Current and former members, with the detailed qualifying conditions held by Corrections Victoria.
What is Corrections Victoria?
The agency within the Department of Justice and Community Safety responsible for the state's public prisons and community corrections.
Is there a national equivalent?
The Australian Corrections Medal recognises distinguished service by operational corrections members within the national honours system; the two can be held together.
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.