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This is the June National Redress Scheme update for 2024. It includes upcoming community information sessions, the Scheme’s data regarding application processing and an update on participating…
You can apply to the National Redress Scheme up to 30 June 2027. It is normal to feel nervous or anxious about the thought of applying. We have designed the application process hoping it will not…
The National Redress Scheme started on July 1, 2018 and will run for 10 years. You can make an application any time between now and June 30, 2027. This page will help you apply online with a myGov…
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The Redress Application Guidebook and forms may help you to apply for redress.
This page can tell how your personal information is collected, stored, accessed, and shared with others. There are strict rules about how information in your application can be used. People who use…
To protect your privacy and personal information, it is essential to confirm your identity with the National Redress Scheme. The Redress Application Guidebook details the information we need to…
A serious criminal conviction means you have been sentenced to imprisonment for five years or more for a single offence. If you have been convicted of a serious crime, you may need to go through a…
You can apply for redress if you are in gaol.
The National Redress Scheme aims to provide support and justice to survivors by acknowledging the harm and impact of child sexual abuse through fair and accessible processes, to hold institutions…

The Australian Government acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, water, culture and community. We pay our respects to the Elders both past and present.

Keep informed of latest news and updates to the National Redress Scheme