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.
High Court overturns Cardinal Pell’s convictions
The High Court today overturned Cardinal George Pell's convictions for the historical sexual abuse of two choirboys while he was Archbishop of Melbourne.
A message to knowmore clients from Director of Client Services Amanda Whelan
A video message to Knowmore clients from Director of Client Services Amanda Whelan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Knowmore COVID19 video with Amanda Whelan transcript
We wanted to send a message to all of our Knowmore clients. As we all know, we are in really difficult and challenging times with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Latest from the National Redress Scheme: March 2020
This NRS update covers available support, new institutions to join, and recent data on application progress - March 2020.
COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) update
Knowmore is implementing health screening questions before any face-to-face appointments in response to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus). This is effective immediately (March 2020).
George Pell’s appeal to be heard by the High Court this week
The High Court in Canberra will this week hear Cardinal George Pell's appeal against his convictions for abusing two choirboys while he was Archbishop of Melbourne.