Workhorse Advisory is a Brisbane-based, people-focused organisation committed to supporting individuals, families, and organisations across Queensland to navigate complex challenges with professionalism, care, and practical solutions.
We combine expertise in mediation, training, professional report writing, and workspace solutions to provide tailored, high-quality support that empowers our clients and strengthens the communities we serve.
At the heart of our approach is a dedication to fostering positive outcomes, clear communication, and future-focused strategies that make a meaningful and lasting difference.
Meet the Workhorses
Fran Stowers
Managing Director
Frances Stowers is the Managing Director of Workhorse Advisory, bringing extensive experience in supporting individuals, families, and organisations to navigate complex challenges across child, family, community, and workplace settings. With qualifications in mediation and dispute resolution, social policy, early childhood, and child protection, Fran has developed a diverse professional portfolio spanning Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Hong Kong.
Fran’s approach combines empathy, authenticity, and practicality, enabling her to deliver tailored solutions that foster positive outcomes, strengthen collaboration, and support long-term growth. Her expertise spans mediation, professional report writing, training, and organisational development, with a particular emphasis on creating safe, inclusive, and supportive environments.
Accredited by AMDRAS, the Attorney-General’s Department, and affiliated with the Australian Mediation Association and Resolution Institute, Fran brings a trusted, client-focused, and evidence-informed approach to all Workhorse Advisory services, ensuring clear, effective, and sustainable outcomes for clients and communities alike.
Aimee Todd
Administration MANAGER
Administration Manager Aimee Todd brings energy, organisation, and a keen eye for detail to her role as Administration Manager. From managing complex schedules to ensuring processes are efficient and compliant, she thrives on creating order from chaos. Her approach blends a pragmatic approach with hands-on problem solving, ensuring the back-end runs seamlessly so the front-end can shine.
Beyond the spreadsheets and schedules, Aimee has a flair for design that elevates everyday administration into something exceptional. Whether it’s producing polished reports, creating engaging presentations, or designing brochures & bio’s, she is passionate about making processes not just efficient, but polished and professional.
Courtney Veretennikoff
CONSULTANT
Courtney is a highly experienced social worker with close to two decades of frontline and supervisory experience in child protection and family services across Queensland and the United Kingdom. Courtney has a deep commitment to trauma- informed and compassionate practice.
Please reach out if you would like to book Courtney to complete a Family Report.
Nicole Pulsford
CONSULTANT
Known for her analytical insight, compassionate approach, and commitment to continuous improvement, Nicole is a respected practitioner and assessor in the child protection sector.
Please reach out if you would like to book Nicole to complete a Social Assessment or Family Report.
Teena Mogler
CONSULTANT
Teena is an accredited Mental Health Social Worker who brings a deep insight and specialist understanding to neurodivergent families. Teena has worked extensively with high-risk and vulnerable families across complex legal and psychosocial contexts.
Please reach out if you would like to book Teena to complete a Social Assessment or Family Report.
Hollie Osborne-Jones
SOCIAL WORKER
Hollie is a compassionate community services professional with over ten years’ experience supporting individuals and families experiencing vulnerability, crisis, and complex needs.
Please reach out if you would like to book Hollie to complete a Social Assessment or Family Report.
Amy Covington
CONTRACTOR
Amy is an experienced social work and child protection professional with extensive expertise across statutory and non-government services.
Please reach out if you would like to book Amy to complete a Social Assessment or Family Report.
Dr. Julia Rudolph
CONTRACTOR
Julia is a child protection practitioner and researcher with over 16 years of experience across frontline practice, academia, and policy.
Please reach out if you would like to book Julia to complete a Social Assessment or Family Report.
Tasneem Fataar
CONTRACTOR
Tasneem is an accredited Social Worker with over five years of post-qualification experience across child protection, domestic and family violence, mental health, homelessness, early childhood, and community sectors.
Please reach out if you would like to book Tasneem to complete a Social Assessment or Family Report.
What they say about us
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Overall, I found the session to be very productive and moved our co-parenting relationship in the right direction in my opinion.
Furthermore, I got answers to some questions I've been pondering for many years. I can't thank you enough for creating such an environment that allowed these conversations to happen with no hostility or anger.
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The Stables is the perfect location for constructive conflict resolution sessions…
The calm, modern space offers an ideal environment for facilitating effective discussions and fostering harmony forgroup or family disputes.
Katrina Robertson
PSYCHOLOGIST“
For mediations completed by Fran in 2023, over 95% of participants provided feedback that the mediation promoted collaboration and included all participants in the discussion.
Fran maintained impartiality and provided a fair process where participants were listened to, treated respectfully and were able to say the things they felt were important.
Court Ordered Conferencing
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Fran was excellent, during the mediation she made sure the mother was heard.
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FAMILY DISPUTE RESOLUTION“
The mediation was really well run by Fran. It was positive, I felt heard.
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WORKPLACE MEDIATION“
Needing a lawyer can be a stressful time, however Workhorse Advisory took the stress out of a complex situation and provided clear, honest, and transparent advice.
Brent was always available to discuss and took the time to describe aspects in detail to ensure we fully understood the situation and impacts. Importantly, he was always clear with advice and took away the complexity of law.
Andrew Crowe
DIRECTOR AND FOUNDERSKYSHOWS AUSTRALIA“
We have received exceptional long-term legal support from Workhorse Advisory while constructing the West Gate Tunnel Project.
Brent’s in-depth legal expertise, practical advice and unwavering commitment has played a pivotal role in achieving excellent outcomes. Workhorse Advisory has proven to be a trusted partner, and Brent has been an invaluable asset.