COVID-19 update for Perth office
To comply with current Western Australian Health directives our Perth office will be closed for the week beginning 1st February 2021.
COVID-19 update for Brisbane office
To comply with current Queensland Health directives in relation to the Greater Brisbane COVID-19 lockdown and to ensure the safety of clients and staff, our Brisbane office will be closed on Monday 11th January. We will continue to be available via free call on 1800 605 762. If
Knowmore’s submission to the second anniversary review of the NRS
Following on from Knowmore’s advocacy to the Joint Select Committee on Implementation of the National Redress Scheme (NRS) earlier this year, Knowmore made a detailed written submission to the independent second anniversary review of the NRS in September.
Making your voice heard: How to have your say on the NRS
The Joint Select Committee on Implementation of the National Redress Scheme (JSC) was set up by the Australian Parliament in September 2019.
Completing an NRS review survey
The second anniversary review of the National Redress Scheme (NRS) is underway. The purpose of this independent review is to hear about survivors’ experiences with the NRS and to find out how the Scheme is working – what’s working well, what isn’t and how can it be improved.
Second anniversary review of the National Redress Scheme – supporting survivors to have their say
The second anniversary review of the National Redress Scheme commenced on July 1, 2020. The review is being led by an independent reviewer, Ms Robyn Kruk AO. Watch video.
COVID-19 FAQs
Frequently asked questions from Knowmore about COIVD-19 and its impact on Knowmore and the National Redress Scheme.
Knowmore COVID19 update video with Amanda Whelan transcript
Video transcript: Hi, everyone. It's been about six months now since the pandemic started and we thought now was a good time to give you a bit of an update on how things are going here at Knowmore.
My story: Survivor Colleen Kelly
Colleen Kelly tells her story as a “joyous survivor” of institutional sexual abuse. Watch video and read transcript.
Latest from the National Redress Scheme: May 2020
The National Redress Scheme has released an update on its progress and recent changes to its service delivery.
Knowmore calls for reforms to NSW’s Victims Support Scheme to be abandoned
Knowmore is one of over 80 organisations and 320 individuals to sign an open letter calling on the NSW government to scrap proposed changes to the state’s Victims Support Scheme.
Advocating for improvements to the National Redress Scheme for survivors
In September 2019, federal parliament created the Joint Select Committee (JSC) on Implementation of the National Redress Scheme (NRS) to examine how well the Scheme is working, including how it supports survivors. Knowmore has contributed to the committee’s inquiry by speaking at a public hearing on April 6 and making a written submission.