5 things you should know about the National Redress Scheme
The National Redress Scheme published its final report for 2nd year review. The following are five things you must know before you make an application with the National Redress Scheme.
Drugs in Sport – Suspension of Athletes due to Ingesting Banned Substances is About to Get a Major Re-think
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has dismissed the application of the World Anti-Doping Agency and Sport Integrity Australia, who challenged the reduced suspension of Australian swimmer, Shayna Jack.
The Jehovah’s Witnesses charged with Allowing Sexual Abuse of 11 Year Old
It is a reminder to us all that no group or institution can be seen to be beyond suspicion when it comes to the abuse of children in our society. We constantly hear people say that this would never happen in their community but the truth is, it does. This time that spotlight has now been focused on the Australian branch of the Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Family Law Sees Biggest Change In A Generation
The Courts are Re-Vamping and making the Biggest Changes seen in a Generation – how will this Immediately Affect You and your Family Court Proceedings.
The National Redress Scheme – Selling Abuse Victims Short
The Redress Scheme for victims of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse seemed like a worthy attempt to provide compensation to victims on a fairly simplistic basis of one-off payments. Time has shown us however, that this apparent largesse on behalf of the participating institutions is not all it was purported to be. While for those for whom there is no other avenue to seek monetary compensation, it may hold some small benefit, but for those with claimable actions, nothing could be further from the truth.
Paedophile Priest Anthony William Peter Caruana convicted for Chevalier College Abuse
It was reported in the Sydney Morning Herald, 19 August 2021 edition, in an article by Georgina Mitchell, that paedophile Priest Anthony William Peter Caruana, has been convicted of 22 counts of indecent assault and four counts of sexual intercourse with a pupil of the school.
Surviving Child Abuse As An Adult
Resources for adult survivors of historical childhood sexual abuse, both domestic and institutional, from civil claims, The National Redress Scheme to Victim of Crime Support.
