A new law for the National Redress Scheme
A new law to improve parts of the National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse passed the Australian Parliament on 20 March 2024. Below we explain what the new law does and share our thoughts on the new law. The information in this blog post
Proposed new law for the National Redress Scheme
The Australian Government has proposed a new law to improve parts of the National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. Below we explain: why the government has proposed this new law what the proposed new law will do when the proposed new law will come
Knowmore’s statement in support of the Voice to Parliament
Knowmore legal service is committed to supporting and advocating for the rights and aspirations of Indigenous Australians. As an organisation dedicated to providing legal assistance and support to survivors of child abuse and members of the Stolen Generations, we recognise the importance of addressing systemic injustices and empowering
Royal Commission reflections: Healing and support for victims and survivors (Week 3)
What has changed since the Royal Commission Throughout November we are reflecting on how the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (the Royal Commission) has changed how we understand and respond to survivors’ healing and support needs. In Week 2 we reflected on Knowmore’s role
Royal Commission reflections: Healing and support for victims and survivors (Week 2)
Helping survivors to heal Throughout November we are reflecting on how the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (the Royal Commission) has changed how we understand and respond to survivors’ healing and support needs. In Week 1, we looked at the Royal Commission’s recommendations for
Royal Commission reflections: Healing and support for victims and survivors (Week 1)
The Royal Commission’s key findings and recommendations Throughout November we will be reflecting on how the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (the Royal Commission) has changed how we understand and respond to survivors’ healing and support needs. This week, we look at the Royal
Royal Commission reflections: Access to justice for victims and survivors (Week 4)
What more needs to be done to improve access to justice for victims and survivors Throughout October we have been reflecting on how the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (the Royal Commission) has helped to improve access to justice for victims and survivors. In
Financial Counselling services are expanding
Knowmore’s team of specialist redress Financial Counsellors is expanding, and so is our ability to service a wider range of survivors and their support workers. What’s new for survivors Anybody who is considering applying to the National Redress Scheme (NRS) or has applied to the NRS is now
National Apology community events
The National Apology will be televised live throughout Australia and with state and territory events around Australia.
Legal support services to help survivors of institutional child sexual abuse access redress
Survivors of institutional child sexual abuse will have access to legal support services to help them access redress under the Commonwealth Redress Scheme.
Legislation introduced for the Commonwealth Redress Scheme
The Turnbull Government today took an historic and critical step towards providing justice to survivors of child sexual abuse in institutional settings.
Congratulations to Principal Lawyer Prue Gregory – 2017 NSW Justice Medal Award winner
Prue Gregory, a community lawyer providing free legal assistance for people who have experienced child abuse, has been awarded the 2017 Justice Medal at the Justice Awards hosted by the Law and Justice Foundation of NSW at Parliament House.
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