About the National Redress Scheme

The National Redress Scheme has been created in response to recommendations by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse listened to thousands of people about the abuse they experienced as children. The abuse happened in orphanages, Children’s Homes, schools, churches and other religious organisations, sports clubs, hospitals, foster care and other institutions.

What is the National Redress Scheme?

The National Redress Scheme

  • acknowledges that many children were sexually abused in Australian institutions
  • recognises the suffering they endured because of this abuse
  • holds institutions accountable for this abuse, and
  • helps people who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse gain access to counselling, a direct personal response, and a Redress payment.

The National Redress Scheme involves

  • People who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse who can apply for redress.
  • The National Redress Scheme team — Commonwealth Government staff who help promote the Scheme and process applications. They have made this site.
  • Redress Support Services — free, confidential emotional support and legal and financial counselling for people thinking about or applying to the Scheme.
  • Participating Institutions that have agreed to provide redress to people who experienced institutional child sexual abuse.
  • Independent Decision Makers who consider applications and make recommendations and conduct reviews.

 

To book an appointment call Murrigunyah on 07 32904254.