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03/06/2026

"On 3 June 1992, the High Court of Australia decided in favour of Eddie Koiki Mabo and his fellow plaintiffs...a decision that countered the claim by the British that Australia was ‘terra nullius’ (land belonging to no-one).
The following year the Parliament of Australia passed the Native Title Act 1993 to create a system for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to make a native title claim over their lands." - aiatsis.gov.au

Read more: https://aiatsis.gov.au/explore/eddie-koiki-mabo

Eddie Koiki Mabo was born on 29 June 1936 in his village of Las on the island of Mer in the Torres Strait.

02/06/2026

Knowmore Legal Service is committed to respecting the values, perspectives and experiences of all First Nation Australians whether they are our staff, stakeholders or the wider community.
Knowmore’s Melanie Morgan shares her reflections on joining the Walk for Truth in Canberra:
https://knowmore.org.au/walking-with-first-nations-peoples-in-support-of-a-national-truth-telling-process/

01/06/2026

The Victorian Victims of Crime Commissioner wants to hear from victims of crime about their experiences of the justice system. The survey findings will help the Commissioner drive improvements to the justice system through advocating to government and will also be reported in the Commissioner’s next Annual Report. The survey will close on 24 July 2026.

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01/06/2026

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Knowmore values our LGBTQI+ colleagues and community. We offer free, trauma-informed legal advice. We are a safe, judgement-free space to explore your legal options. Want to know more: https://knowmore.org.au/services/

01/06/2026

“Reconciliation is not limited to a single week or symbolic actions. It is a continuing journey that calls on us to listen, reflect and act. This shows in how we work with clients, how we support colleagues and how we contribute to a fairer Australia.” – Jackie Mead, CEO Knowmore

31/05/2026

“We didn’t take the kids. We didn’t destroy the land. We didn’t damage the people. This has been done to us. Trust has been broken so its’s got to be earned back” - Aunty Glendra, offers a powerful reminder of the requirement of truth-telling if we want to move forward together in the name of Reconciliation

30/05/2026

Reconciliation is “not a destination, it’s a continuous process that demands vigilance, humility and a willingness to face uncomfortable truths” - Gary Oliver, Executive Director Strategy and First Nations, discusses the ongoing journey of all Australians toward reconciliation

29/05/2026

Knowmore is proud to join the Voice for Reconciliation 2026 Choir. We are ‘All In’ on reconciliation and advancing the rights of First Nations people in Australia

28/05/2026

Our country is beautiful, but remote communities still suffer the tyranny of distance. We need to make sure every community in Australia has equal access to resources and a chance to be ‘All In’ and moving forward toward reconciliation and healing.

We know there are still many communities in need of legal advice for childhood sexual abuse – would your community would benefit from Knowmore Outreach?
Let us know in the comments.

Knowmore acknowledges that sovereignty was never ceded

27/05/2026

"As an Aboriginal Engagement Advisor, my role is centred on connection — connecting people to support, and to a sense of safety within systems that can often feel unfamiliar or overwhelming.

Through my work supporting clients via NRS and TSGRS, I provide culturally informed guidance that prioritises trust, respect, and understanding. I believe meaningful engagement begins with listening, being present, and creating spaces where people feel seen and heard without judgement.

A significant part of my role is bringing cultural safety into everyday conversations and interactions. Sometimes this is through advocacy, sometimes through education, and often through simply showing up in a way that brings comfort and reassurance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and families.

The impact of genuine connection is reflected in the relationships built over time. Some clients present through word of mouth and specifically request to work with me because they know they will be met with understanding, respect, and authenticity.

This work is deeply meaningful to me personally. As the child of a Stolen Generations person (my mum), I carry lived experience that shapes the way I approach community, trust, and healing. It gives me a strong understanding of the intergenerational impacts many people continue to navigate, and it strengthens my commitment to ensuring people feel culturally safe, supported, and empowered.

For me, this role is more than a profession — it is an opportunity to contribute to stronger connections between people, culture, and services in a way that honours community and lived experience," Rosanna (Milika) De Santis