Stories

Sharing stories of childhood trauma takes enormous courage. It can also be transformative, helping lay a foundation for the journey towards healing and justice.

Northern Australia Strategy: Support for survivors of the Stolen Generations

“It’s important for people to know that if you’re from the Stolen Generations, we’re here

Laura and Warren – Survivor stories

Laura and Warren’s experiences of abuse as children has had an impact they still carry

Anniversary of the National Apology: “Sorry means it never happens again.”

On the 13th of February 2008, then Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd, presented an

Laura’s story: “Justice can just feel like being believed.”

  “Justice can just feel like being believed. Believed and heard, and the secret not

“Being raw and being real”: Cultural Immersion at Cherbourg

Knowmore Legal Service staff visited the Cherbourg Ration Shed Museum and hear stories first-hand from

Defining the role of an Elder

What role does an Elder play within family, community and the workplace? Knowmore’s Elder in

Warren’s story

“The major thing that I didn’t have, that I lost when I was 11 years

1,2,3 cuppa tea: Aboriginal Engagement for Territories Redress Scheme

  Knowmore’s Aboriginal Engagement Advisors are reaching more people in remote communities to provide advice

Survivors deserve support, not exploitation

The South Australian government is introducing legislation to provide strong protection against claim farming.

My story: Survivor Colleen Kelly

Colleen Kelly tells her story as a “joyous survivor” of institutional sexual abuse. Watch video

Laura and Warren – Survivor stories

Laura and Warren’s experiences of abuse as children has had an impact they still carry

Laura’s story: “Justice can just feel like being believed.”

  “Justice can just feel like being believed. Believed and heard, and the secret not

“Being raw and being real”: Cultural Immersion at Cherbourg

Knowmore Legal Service staff visited the Cherbourg Ration Shed Museum and hear stories first-hand from

Warren’s story

“The major thing that I didn’t have, that I lost when I was 11 years

Survivors deserve support, not exploitation

The South Australian government is introducing legislation to provide strong protection against claim farming.

My story: Survivor Colleen Kelly

Colleen Kelly tells her story as a “joyous survivor” of institutional sexual abuse. Watch video

Northern Australia Strategy: Support for survivors of the Stolen Generations

“It’s important for people to know that if you’re from the Stolen Generations, we’re here

Anniversary of the National Apology: “Sorry means it never happens again.”

On the 13th of February 2008, then Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd, presented an

“Being raw and being real”: Cultural Immersion at Cherbourg

Knowmore Legal Service staff visited the Cherbourg Ration Shed Museum and hear stories first-hand from

Defining the role of an Elder

What role does an Elder play within family, community and the workplace? Knowmore’s Elder in

Survivors deserve support, not exploitation

The South Australian government is introducing legislation to provide strong protection against claim farming.