How to apply if you are in gaol
If you want to apply for redress, you can ask the Scheme to send you an Application for Redress form, an Application Guidebook and other forms by mail. You can do this by:
- calling the Scheme using the Common Auto Dial List number in your gaol, Mon to Fri 8am to 5pm, or
- calling the Scheme on 1800 737 377 Mon to Fri 8am to 5pm, or
- writing to us.
Your Application for Redress can then be mailed for free to the Scheme:
NRS
Reply Paid 7750
Canberra BC ACT 2610
Australia.
Mail between you and the Scheme is treated as privileged mail.
If you have a criminal conviction of five years or more for a single offence, you may be subject to a further special assessment process before your application for redress can progress.
Appointing a Nominee
To help us communicate with you while you are in gaol, you may want to appoint a redress nominee.
A redress nominee is a person or an organisation who you trust, and who can be your main point of contact to act on your behalf with the Scheme.
For more details about appointing a nominee, contact the Scheme.
