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KnowMore provides free legal advice and information about options available for people affected by institutional child sexual abuse, including:
Any person affected by institutional child sexual abuse has the right to access KnowMore services.
KnowMore began providing services to the public on 8 July 2013.
KnowMore staff include specialist counsellors/social workers to support people accessing the agency’s legal services.
KnowMore offers assistance including:
KnowMore can help you find a lawyer to represent you if you want to bring a claim for personal injury (damages) against the Diocese in the civil courts.
KnowMore free advice line, phone 1800 605 762 available 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday.
The Office of Safeguarding is the organisational expression of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle’s abiding commitment to promote the safety, welfare and well being of children and vulnerable persons. The Office of Safeguarding is an integral part of the Diocese, reporting directly to the Bishop’s Office. The Office of Safeguarding is placed outside the Diocese’s services, programmes and parishes, overseeing their safeguarding standards in operation. The Office of Safeguarding works with external statutory and Catholic authorities to fulfil its role.
Office:
50 Crebert St, Mayfield
PO Box 152, Mayfield NSW 2304
P: 02 4979 1390
E: childprotection@mn.catholic.
www.officeofsafeguarding.org.au