The knowmore legal service is for anyone who is considering applying for redress under the National Redress Scheme. It is free, confidential and independent. knowmore can assist you:
- with information on the options available to you, including access to compensation through other schemes and common law rights and claims
- prior to the application, to ensure you understand the requirements and the application process
- after you receive an offer of redress and you elect to seek an internal review of the decision
- with advice on the effect of accepting an offer and what that means for future claims.
There are offices in Western Australia, Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
You may want to use your own legal service to obtain advice and assistance. It may not be free.
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
or you can go to the knowmore website(link is external).