Latest from the National Redress Scheme: January 2020
This update has been republished from the NRS newsletter and provides an update on the National Redress Scheme, including support over the holiday season and application progress.
Unravelling Redress for Institutional Abuse of Children in Australia
The University of New South Wales Law Journal has published an article 'Unravelling Redress for Institutional Abuse of Children in Australia' by Kathleen Daly and Juliet Davis. Read the abstract.
Holiday closure notice
Knowmore Christmas 2019 closures.
Latest from the National Redress Scheme: December 2019
The National Redress Scheme has released an update on its progress and recent changes to its service delivery - December 2019.
Victorian Government delivers formal apology to survivors of Puffing Billy
This week, the Victorian Government delivered a formal apology in Parliament to those people who suffered childhood sexual abuse in connection with the Puffing Billy railway and other railway bodies.
Update from the National Redress Scheme – Recent progress and institutions that have joined
The National Redress Scheme has released an update on its progress and recent changes to its service delivery - November 2019.
An update from the National Redress Scheme – October 2019
The National Redress Scheme has released an update on its progress and recent changes to its service delivery - October 2019.
Interview with Knowmore’s Executive Officer Warren Strange and Knowmore’s Director of Client Services Amanda Whelan on 612 ABC Brisbane
Knowmore’s Executive Officer Warren Strange and Knowmore’s Director of Client Services Amanda Whelan were interviewed by Rebecca Levingston on 612 ABC Brisbane on the one-year anniversary of the National Apology to the victims and survivors of institutional child sexual abuse.
Anniversary of the National Apology
On this day, Knowmore acknowledges the first anniversary of the national apology to victims and survivors of institutional child sexual abuse.
New mandatory reporting laws passed in Tasmania
Last week, the Criminal Code and Related Legislation Amendment (Child Abuse) Bill passed the Tasmanian Legislative Council.
Children Legislation Amendment Bill 2019 passes Vic Parliament – religious ministries must now report abuse
Religious and spiritual leaders in Victoria must report child abuse to the authorities, even if it was heard in the confessional, under historic new laws passed in the Victorian Parliament last week.
Victorian Court of Appeal dismisses George Pell’s appeal against child sex abuse convictions
Early today, the Victorian Court of Appeal has dismissed Cardinal George Pell's appeal against his child sex abuse convictions. Pell has lost his appeal by a majority of 2-1 from a panel of three Judges.