Jane* worked as a child protection practitioner in Victoria for nine years.
Early in her career, Jane thought she could make "real changes" in the lives of vulnerable families.
She left the department late last year, burnt out and completely disheartened.
"Whilst I did some good work and I know myself and my colleagues worked … incredibly hard every day, it just felt like some days you just weren't getting anywhere," she told ABC Radio Melbourne.
Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-02/excessive-workloads-driving-out-child-protection-workers/101117146
