Unbelievable
1 in 4 Australians have experienced child sexual abuse
Sign the petition below to help all survivors of child abuse access free legal support.
1 in 4 Australian children face abuse — free legal help must continue.
For thousands of survivors of child abuse, free legal services are their only path to justice, safety, and healing. These services are often the only way survivors can access support and advice to navigate through complex systems like the National Redress Scheme — a scheme that provides monetary and other recognition to those who have experienced institutional child abuse.
But the Redress Scheme will end, and with it, funding for vital legal supports like Knowmore is under serious threat. Without urgent action, many survivors will be left without the legal help they need to navigate trauma, ensure safety, or seek redress.
Thank you for standing with survivors.
Signing the petition is one way to help protect free legal support for survivors of child abuse.
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Need legal support?
Knowmore is a confidential service offering free legal advice to survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Free call: 1800 605 762
If this content has raised concerns or caused distress, the following support services are available to help:
Blue Knot Helpline (1800 657 380)
Bravehearts (1800 272 831)
13Yarn (13 92 76)
Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline (1800 497 212)
Free legal advice 1800 605 702
Knowmore Legal Service Limited | ABN 34 639 490 912 | ACN 639 490 912. Knowmore is funded by the Commonwealth Government, represented by the Attorney-General’s Department, the Department of Social Services and the National Indigenous Australians Agency.
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