Knowmore’s first birthday
Today Knowmore celebrates one year of operation. To mark this occasion, we've developed a new service snapshot that shows our achievements and statistics from the year.
Independent legal advice available in Alice Springs to help people tell their story to the Royal Commission
The Knowmore team will be visiting Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Elliot, Hermannsburg, Yuendumu and Papunya.
Knowmore launches Brisbane office to boost services to remote Queensland, NT and WA
Knowmore legal service today officially launches its Brisbane office boosting capability for phone advice and face-to-face service to Queensland, NT and remote WA based clients.
We will right this terrible wrong: Christian Brothers
With searing eloquence, 11 men bravely told the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in Perth of the devastating impact of physical and sexual abuse at the hands of Christian Brothers in residences at Castledare, Clontarf, Bindoon and Tardun in Western Australia more than 50
Child abuse survivors cautious about preparedness to re-open compensation claims
Victims of child sexual abuse at the hands of Christian Brothers across Australia are being invited to approach the church for extra compensation and or lifelong counselling.
More survivors come forward to Royal Commission about sexual abuse experiences
Away from the public glare of the child sex abuse Royal Commission hundreds of victims have been giving their accounts to the inquiry in private. Around 1500 people have so far told a Royal Commissioner their stories of sexual and physical abuse.
The Christian Brothers order has finally been forced to face their secret sins
It was rule 85 that stated the most obvious: Brothers must not fondle their pupils. It entered the constitution of the Christian Brothers in 1962, a time when the order was supposedly getting tougher on the pedophiles in its ranks.
Enact all abuse recommendations: survivors
Removing time limits that prevent historic child sex abuse victims pursuing civil compensation in Victoria will make little difference by itself, victims say.
Celibacy not a factor in child abuse, says brother
Celibacy in religious institutions can turn some people into bitter ''lemons'' unable to reach out healthily to others - but is not a contributing factor to child abuse, a senior Christian Brother says.
Anger over Catholic abuse scheme claim
There's been an angry reaction from victims groups after a Vatican official spoke of the effectiveness of the Australian Church's redress scheme. (SBS podcast)
Murray Bridge workshop shows support
The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse held an information workshop for service providers in Murray Bridge on Thursday.
Knowmore launches infographic and new Melbourne office to increase services to Vic, Tas and SA
Knowmore launches infographic and new Melbourne office to increase services to Vic, Tas and SA