Legal Centre:
knowmore
knowmore offers free legal advice and support to survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. They help survivors consider their options about compensation, redress and other legal issues related to abuse.
Staff are trained and experienced in working with people who have experienced trauma, and in providing culturally safe services.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support
knowmore are committed to delivering our services in ways that are culturally safe and respectful for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Read about the work our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement team is doing.
Specialist trauma support
They know that talking about abuse can be difficult and may cause distress. Our team includes specialist support workers who are experienced in speaking with survivors of sexual abuse.
Confidential service
Clients’ information is confidential and will only be shared outside of knowmore with their permission, or in exceptional circumstances where they are compelled to or authorised by law. Read more about our commitment to confidentiality and privacy.
Financial counselling
The financial counselling team provides advice to survivors about their rights and options in receiving and protecting their National Redress Scheme payments. Read more about how its financial counselling team can help.
Contact Information
Services
- apply for compensation or other forms of action and redress
- lodge complaints with police, find old records and understand legal processes
- connect with specialist counselling and support services
Who they help
knowmore helps people who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse. This means people who were sexually abused at school, in a sporting club, children’s service, orphanage, foster care, residential care, religious organisation, government organisation or any organisation that was involved with children. If we can’t help, we’ll refer you to a service that can.Who they are
knowmore is a team of lawyers, counsellors/social workers, financial counsellors and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement advisors – all experienced and trained in working with survivors of sexual abuse and people who have experienced trauma. You can speak to their specialist counsellors/social workers via a free phone call or face‑to‑face. They’ll help you to access our legal services and provide you with support along the way.Opening Hours Info
Opening Hours
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Monday 09:00 am - 05:00 pm
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Tuesday 09:00 am - 05:00 pm
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Wednesday 09:00 am - 05:00 pm
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Thursday 09:00 am - 05:00 pm
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Friday 09:00 am - 05:00 pm
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed