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The National Redress Scheme is for people who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse
You can contact the National Redress Scheme by phone on 1800 737 377 from Australia (call charges may apply). Or if you are overseas, please call +61 3 6222 3455 and press 7 to be transferred to the…
This is the April National Redress Scheme update of 2024. Support is available to help you if you need it. To find out more, go to www.nationalredress.gov.au/help-support.
A nominee is someone who can act on your behalf with the National Redress Scheme. Completing a Redress Nominee Form tells us you want someone to act for you.
The National Redress Scheme started on 1 July 2018 and will run for 10 years. You can make an application any time between now and 30 June 2027.
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