Since joining Corrective Services NSW in 2006, he has served in a range of frontline roles, including running the agency’s Covid-19 Command Post.
For much of the pandemic, the MRRC has been Sydney’s only reception centre.
As Governor for the past two years, Mr Wilkinson has had to deal with an increased workload of new receptions, while also operating an isolation hub for most Covid-19 positive inmates from around the State.
One of many innovations has been the introduction of mobile OTS phones for inmates who are Covid-19 positive and in isolation, to maintain contact with families and lawyers.
The success of these actions has been demonstrated by the way the correctional system has been able to continue to accept and process inmates throughout the State in most situations, thereby relieving pressure on NSW Police.
Project relieved pressure on police
GOVERNOR of the Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre (MRRC) at Silverwater, Adam Wilkinson has been awarded an Australian Corrections Medal (ACM) on the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.