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‘At a crossroads’: major report lays out options for end of child abuse redress scheme
The report of the Australian Parliament’s committee on the National Redress Scheme warns of challenging years ahead, with justice for survivors and the legacy of the redress scheme at stake.
The 2027 National Redress Scheme Deadline: additional information for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander clients
The National Redress Scheme closes for applications June 30, 2027. Rosanna shares what to expect, and how you can get in touch with Knowmore.
The 2027 National Redress Deadline – what you need to know
The National Redress Scheme closes for applications June 30, 2027. If you are considering lodging an application, find out what you need to know.
Preventing and responding to child abuse requires comprehensive support
Knowmore has called on the Australian Government to fund a nation-wide legal and related support service for victims and survivors of all forms of child abuse.
One in three Australians would not believe a child who disclosed abuse — Knowmore says that has to change if we’re serious about keeping kids safe
1 in 4 Australians have experienced child sexual abuse. What’s truly unbelievable isn’t the statistic, but the silence.
Knowmore Beyond Redress Forum 29 October, 2026 at Parliament House
On 29 October, Knowmore’s Beyond Redress Forum will explore the legacy and ongoing relevance of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
Share your views on the end of the National Redress Scheme and the future of redress
An independent review of the National Redress Scheme began on 1 July 2026.
Child abuse survivors risk missing out as redress scheme deadline approaches
The National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse is approaching a critical date, with the deadline for applications on 30 June 2027.
Walking with First Nations peoples in support of a national truth-telling process
This Reconciliation Week, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting First Nations peoples in their call for a national truth-telling process and meaningful structural reform.
Navigating the future of the National Redress Scheme
As National Law Week 2026 begins, many survivors of child sexual abuse are hearing renewed conversations about the National Redress Scheme and its future. For some people, this brings up difficult questions. For others, it may be the first time they have learned that formal justice options exist
Our call to ensure the future of redress for victims and survivors of child sexual abuse
Our submission highlights the growing pressure on the National Redress Scheme, as we approach the deadline for applications in less than 18 months’ time (on 30 June 2027) and the end of the redress scheme a year later (on 1 July 2028).
Spotlight on advocacy: A Human Rights Act for NSW
A proposed Human Rights Act was introduced to the NSW Parliament in October 2025. Knowmore is advocating to see the human rights of children, victims and survivors recognised and protected in law.