Rowella Franks
My name’s Rowella, and I’m a Cultural Practice Advisor in child safety. Together, we can build a child safety system that truly respects culture, connection, and community.
What are the real stories of workers in Child Safety?
Every day, Queensland’s Child Safety workers make a difference for children and families — often under impossible pressure.
You keep the system going despite unsafe caseloads, high demand, and limited resources.
Now, as the Commission of Inquiry begins, we have a once-in-a-generation chance to fix the system — not blame the frontline.
Together, we’re raising our voices to show what’s really happening inside Child Safety: the dedication, the complexity, and the urgent need for reform.
Share your story here.
Stories from the frontline
These are the stories from workers in Child Safety. Hear directly from your colleagues about why they do the work they do, and why it is important to take part in this campaign.
How to share your story.
Your experience matters. By sharing your story, you’ll help shape Together’s submission to the Commission of Inquiry and ensure the voices of frontline workers are impossible to ignore.
Your story can focus on:
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What’s working — and what’s not.
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The pressures you face and what’s driving them.
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What needs to change to make the system safer and more effective for workers, children, and families.
All stories are confidential by default. No individual will be identified in the union submission. Your story will only be published on this page if you request it to be.
Download the guide on the left to step you through telling your story in child safety.