Tag: abuse
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Reporting child sexual abuse to the police
Child sexual abuse is illegal in Australia. You can report child sexual abuse to the police.
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Things to know about making a civil claim
This fact sheet explores some important things you need to consider when making a civil claim for childhood sexual abuse and questions you may wish to ask your civil claim lawyer.
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Can I get compensation? Western Australia
If you have been injured in a violent act, including if you survived childhood sexual abuse, you may be able to get compensation in WA.
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Can I get compensation? Victoria
If you have been injured in a violent act, including if you survived childhood sexual abuse, you may be able to get compensation in Victoria.
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Can I get compensation? Tasmania
If you have been injured in a violent act, including if you survived childhood sexual abuse, you may be able to get compensation in Tasmania.
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Can I get compensation? South Australia
If you have been injured in a violent act, including if you survived childhood sexual abuse, you may be able to get compensation in SA.
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Can I get compensation? Queensland
If you have been injured in a violent act, including if you survived childhood sexual abuse, you may be able to get compensation in Qld.
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Can I get compensation? Northern Territory
If you have been injured in a violent act, including if you survived childhood sexual abuse, you may be able to get compensation in the NT.
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Can I get compensation? New South Wales
If you have been injured in a violent act, including if you survived childhood sexual abuse, you may be able to get compensation in the NSW.
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Can I get compensation? Australian Capital Territory
If you have been injured in a violent act, including if you survived childhood sexual abuse, you may be able to get compensation in the ACT.
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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.