The update gives an update on the National Redress Scheme (the Scheme). It covers the launch of new Scheme resources, a second anniversary review update and recent data.

The update contains material that could be confronting or distressing. Sometimes words or images can cause sadness or distress or trigger traumatic memories, particularly for people who have experienced past abuse or childhood trauma.

Support is available to help you if you need it. To find out more, go to 

www.nationalredress.gov.au/help-support/get-free-help-apply/redress-support-services.

If you need immediate support, 24-hour telephone assistance is available through:

• Beyond Blue (Opens in a new tab/window): 1300 224 636
• MensLine Australia (Opens in a new tab/window): 1300 789 978
• Lifeline (Opens in a new tab/window): 13 11 14 New resources on the Scheme

This month, the Scheme launched new resources to provide key information for applicants, potential applicants and their supporters in an easier to understand format.

Three videos are now available covering the topics: 'Scheme overview', 'Applying to the Scheme' and 'Direct Personal Responses'. The videos are each under 10 minutes in length.

An updated Easy Read Fact Sheet is also available, providing information on the Scheme in easy to read language.

In addition to the new videos and fact sheets, details about and support, free, confidential Redress Support Services that are available in all states and territories.

Second anniversary review update

Ms Robyn Kruk AO, the independent reviewer, who is undertaking the second year review into how the Scheme is working for survivors and other stakeholders has written an open letter which you can read on our website.

Open letter from the independent reviewer

Robyn Kruk AO has been appointed to conduct the independent review of the Scheme.

Robyn’s role is to listen to your feedback and provide a report to Government. Government will consider Robyn’s report and publicly respond. We will publish Robyn’s report and the Government’s response so it is open and transparent.

We want to improve the Scheme, and we want to do that together.

Robyn has written an open letter to tell you about the review of the Scheme and how you can let her know your views.
Publication Date:  15 July 2020