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This website is designed to help people who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse find out about the National Redress Scheme and how to apply for it. You may find the content in this website causes distress.

Revisiting the events of the past may be distressing for people as they apply for redress.

Please remember help and support is available.

If at any time you would like to talk to a professional with experience in trauma, please contact one of our free and confidential support services. You can find a service by clicking on the Support Services button below or at the top of each page on this website.

You can also contact the National Redress Scheme on 1800 737 377 (call charges may apply). This is available Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm AET except on public holidays.

The Australian Government response to the Final Report of the Second Year Review of the National Redress Scheme

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