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knowmore provides free legal advice and practical assistance for survivors of child sexual abuse, in a confidential and supportive environment.

knowmore’s lawyers help with common legal problems for survivors of child sexual abuse. They can:

  • talk with you about your options for redress or compensation 
  • give you advice if you are considering an application to the National Redress Scheme or if you receive an offer of redress
  • discuss free referral options for advice on making a civil claim 
  • provide information about the payments available through victims support schemes and other schemes
  • help you get access to documents
  • give you advice about speaking out about your experience of child sexual abuse
  • talk with you about your options if you wish to report child abuse
  • refer you to an appropriate service or lawyer
  • give advice if you have signed a costs agreement with a law firm after talking to a claim farmer
  • give you legal advice about making a complaint about claim farming of a personal injury case in Queensland. 

There are offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.

You may want to use your own legal service at your own cost to obtain advice and assistance.

You can call knowmore on 1800 605 762 or TTY: 1800 555 677, then 1800 605 762

National Relay Service: 1800 555 727, then 1800 605 762

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