Tag: national redress scheme
Legal information
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.
Royal Commission advocacy
Royal Commission reflections with knowmore’s Aunty Glendra Stubbs and Amanda Whelan
In this video, Aunty Glendra Stubbs, knowmore’s Elder in Residence, and Amanda Whelan, knowmore’s Director of Client Services, share their reflections on the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (the Royal Commission). Aunty Glendra and Amanda talk about knowmore’s role and their work during the Royal Commission and
Royal Commission advocacy
Royal Commission reflections with Beyond Brave’s Silvia Galdamez
In this video, Silvia Galdamez, National Beyond Brave Program Manager at Bravehearts, shares her reflections on the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (the Royal Commission). Silvia talks about her work with Bravehearts during the Royal Commission and shares her thoughts about what the Royal Commission meant to
Royal Commission advocacy
Royal Commission reflections with Karyn Walsh AM, CEO of Micah Projects
In this video, Karyn Walsh AM, CEO of Micah Projects, shares her reflections on the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (the Royal Commission). Micah Projects has been supporting and advocating for survivors of institutional child abuse for over 25 years. From this unique perspective, Karyn talks about
Financial counselling
National Redress Scheme $10,000 advance payment
Some people applying for a National Redress Scheme (NRS) Payment are eligible for a $10,000 advance payment. This fact sheet will help you understand how these payments may affect you.
Criminal justice advocacy
Submission on Queensland’s serious violent offences (SVO) scheme
knowmore’s submission to the Qld Sentencing Advisory Council’s review of the serious violent offences (SVO) scheme (January 2022).
About the NRS
About the National Redress Scheme – for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Information about the National Redress Scheme, who can apply and how knowmore can help, written to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
About the NRS
What to do if you are disappointed with your National Redress Scheme offer
knowmore can help you consider your options if you have received an offer from the National Redress Scheme. This includes accepting or declining the offer, requesting a review or applying to have the decision revoked.
NRS advocacy
Submission on a new governance standard to require charities to join the National Redress Scheme
knowmore’s submission to Treasury on proposed reforms to require registered charities to take all reasonable steps to participate in the NRS (January 2021).
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).