Shenane Law

Being a Proud Bindal/Juru Aboriginal woman who has worked and lived in many communities, I have an understanding of cross-cultural issues and I bring cultural insight around the kinship relations, culture protocol understanding of community expectations and also Torres Strait customs and traditional cultural adoption. I am a believer in truth telling, transparency, governance, accountability and integrity. Brings 18 plus years of valuable expertise to forward Department's objectives, strategic goals and wide-ranging experiences in working with children, young people, families as a Child Protection Practitioner. Attentive to detail with experience in leadership, cultural competency, coordinating projects/programs, case management and engaging with community and my people. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

• Qld Driver’s Licence - current and open licence
• Positive Notice Blue Card for Child Related Employment, Expires 3/10/2026
• 10402NAT - Course in Interviewing Children and Recording Evidence (ICARE), 10/2015
• Certificate of Justice of the Peace (Magistrate), 08/2004

Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my children, grand-children and family, undertaking cultural heritage activities (ie walking on country, healing and wellbeing retreats). I enjoy reading books, watching and participating in sports, being outdoors, fishing and camping.

• Ms Jennifer Jensen, Manager, Mount Isa Gulf Child Safety Service Centre, (07) 4437 4300 - Jennifer.Jensen@cyjma.qld.gov.au
• Mrs Kate Robarts, Senior Team Leader, (07) 4212 0400 - Kate.Robarts@cyjma.qld.gov.au
• Mr Darren Wall, Principal Project Officer, Department of Seniors, Disability Services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships (DSDSATSIP), Phone 0427 160 643, Darren.Wall@dsdsatsip.qld.gov.au (Cultural Referee)
• Ms Tammie Harrison, Senior Project Officer, Department of Seniors, Disability Services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships (DSDSATSIP), Phone (07) 4796 7831 or 0428 116 550, Tammie.Harrison@dsdsatsip.qld.gov.au (Cultural Referee)