Criminal justice advocacy
Submission on improving the response of the justice system to sexual offences
knowmore’s submission to the Vic Law Reform Commission’s inquiry Improving the Response of the Justice System to Sexual Offences (December 2020).
About knowmore
Redress support services mini-site
A secure mini-site filled with resources to help redress support services navigate the National Redress Scheme application process, including a community board where members can post questions and discuss issues.
About the NRS
For people in jail or with a serious criminal conviction
A fact sheet detailing under what circumstances people currently in jail and people convicted of serious criminal offences can apply for a redress payment.
NRS advocacy
Submission on the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Amendment (Technical Amendments) Bill 2020
knowmore's submission to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee on minor reforms to the National Redress Scheme (October 2020).
NRS advocacy
Submission on the second anniversary review of the National Redress Scheme
knowmore's submission to the second anniversary review of the NRS on the operation of the Scheme and priority areas for reform (September 2020).
NRS advocacy
Having your say in the second anniversary review of the National Redress Scheme
Survivors and their supporters can have their say about well the NRS is working from now until 30 September 2020.
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A service update for knowmore clients
An update for knowmore clients about our services during the COVID-19 pandemic from Director of Client Services Amanda Whelan.
NRS advocacy
Review of the National Redress Scheme: Have your say
This fact sheet explains the second anniversary review of the NRS for people interested in having their say on how the Scheme is working.
NRS advocacy
Review of the National Redress Scheme: Tips for making a submission
As part of the independent second anniversary review of the NRS everyone is encouraged to have their say on how the Scheme is working.
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My story: Survivor Colleen Kelly
Colleen Kelly tells her story as a “joyous survivor” of institutional sexual abuse. Colleen pursued a civil claim for damages arising from her abuse.