National Redress Scheme
The National Redress Scheme provides acknowledgement and support to people who experienced institutional child sexual abuse. It was created in response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, which estimated that 60,000 people experienced institutional child sexual abuse in Australia.
Redress is an alternative to seeking compensation through the courts.
The National Redress Scheme can provide three things:
- access to counselling;
- a payment; and
- a direct personal response from the institution (e.g. an apology) for people who want it.
The scheme started on 1 July 2018 and will run for 10 years.
The Anglican Diocese of Armidale has joined the Scheme. This means people who were abused in the care of institutions run by the Anglican Diocese of Armidale can apply to the Scheme for redress.
People can apply now using an online or paper form. Free and confidential Redress Support Services are available throughout the process. They can help explain the Scheme and who can apply.
For more information, visit www.nationalredress.gov.au ,
or call the National Redress Scheme line on 1800 737 377.
Factsheets
Provided by the National Redress Scheme to assist you in finding out more about the scheme, in applying to it, etc.
NRS Overview (372 KB)
NRS Institutional Child Sexual Abuse (232 KB)
NRS Who can apply (401 KB)
NRS What can you apply for (271 KB)
NRS The application process (374 KB)
NRS Filling in the application (378 KB)
NRS Getting free help to apply (267 KB)
