Announcement from the Chair of Knowmore’s Board
Jackie Mead has been appointed as the new Knowmore Chief Executive Officer and commences today, December 4.
Knowmore supports an Australian Charter of Human Rights
An Australian Charter of Human Rights will better protect the human rights of children and victims and survivors of child sexual abuse. Read more about why Knowmore supports an Australian Charter of Human Rights.
Knowmore’s statement in support of the Voice to Parliament
Knowmore legal service is committed to supporting and advocating for the rights and aspirations of Indigenous Australians. As an organisation dedicated to providing legal assistance and support to survivors of child abuse and members of the Stolen Generations, we recognise the importance of addressing systemic injustices and empowering
Announcement from the Chair of Knowmore’s Board
Knowmore is sad to announce the resignation of our CEO, Warren Strange, who is leaving Knowmore at the end of July. Over the last decade, Warren’s leadership, vision, and commitment has positively impacted survivors and community members across Australia. Knowmore’s highly respected multi-disciplinary, trauma-informed and culturally safe services
Knowmore’s advocacy for a fairer redress scheme for survivors
In this blog post, we discuss Knowmore’s advocacy to improve the National Redress Scheme for survivors, including our recent advocacy to federal parliament. We share the experiences of some of our clients and outline key improvements needed to make the National Redress Scheme fairer for survivors. We also
Have your say on the NRS through a new parliamentary committee
Survivors and their supporters are encouraged to have their say on the National Redress Scheme (NRS) by making a submission to the new Joint Standing Committee on Implementation of the National Redress Scheme (the Committee).
Royal Commission reflections: Honouring survivor voices and impact (Week 2)
Reflections from support services on the 5th anniversary of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse Over the last two months, Knowmore and other support services have been reflecting on the lasting impact of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (the
Royal Commission reflections: Honouring survivor voices and impact (Week 1)
Reflections from survivor Lindsay on the 5th anniversary of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse Royal Commission outcomes I hold the opinion it was difficult for male survivors to come forward for the following reasons. Male culture dictated that men take punishment/abuse and don’t
Stolen Generations Class Action
Important date change: People now have until 28 February 2023 to either register for the class action or opt out. Knowmore wishes to raise awareness of an imminent date potentially relevant to survivors of the Stolen Generations. Shine Lawyers is conducting a class action in relation to the
Royal Commission reflections: Healing and support for victims and survivors (Week 4)
What more needs to be done to meet the healing and support needs of survivors Throughout November we have been reflecting on how the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (the Royal Commission) has changed how we understand and respond to survivor’s healing and support
Royal Commission reflections: Healing and support for victims and survivors (Week 3)
What has changed since the Royal Commission Throughout November we are reflecting on how the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (the Royal Commission) has changed how we understand and respond to survivors’ healing and support needs. In Week 2 we reflected on Knowmore’s role
Royal Commission reflections: Healing and support for victims and survivors (Week 2)
Helping survivors to heal Throughout November we are reflecting on how the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (the Royal Commission) has changed how we understand and respond to survivors’ healing and support needs. In Week 1, we looked at the Royal Commission’s recommendations for