National Redress Scheme
The National Redress Scheme is in response to the
Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
Applications can be made any time before 30 June 2027.
Direct Personal Response Action Plan
The Direct Personal Response Action Plan 2022 has been developed in response to Recommendation 4.7 of the Second year review (the Review) of the National Redress Scheme. The Action Plan aims to improve take up and quality of direct personal responses provided to survivors of institutional childhood sexual abuse.
For more information visit the DPR Action Plan.
Direct Personal Response Information and Support
The Scheme has established a new DPR Information and Support service to help survivors of institutional childhood sexual abuse learn more about direct personal response options, and to help them connect with the responsible institution/s to start the process.
For more information about this service visit Direct Personal Response.
Independent Review of the National Redress Scheme
The independent two-year review of the National Redress Scheme is now complete.
For more information, visit the review page.
Martin’s Story
As a child, Martin was arrested for stealing an $8 pair of jeans and sent to a boys’ home. While there, he was sexually abused by people who were responsible for his protection. It was a painful time for Martin and he did not talk about it for more than 50 years.
After applying through the National Redress Scheme, Martin received an apology and a payment. He could not change what happened, but he did find a way to move forward that was right for him.
To watch Martin’s Story, visit the Martin’s Story page.
Videos about the National Redress Scheme
Videos are now available to provide key information on the National Redress Scheme in an easier to understand format. To watch them, visit the National Redress Scheme videos page.
Ensuring maximum participation in the Scheme
New arrangements have been announced to ensure more institutions join the Scheme as soon as possible and to provide greater transparency about which institutions have refused to join. For more information, visit the Institutions named in the Royal Commission that have not yet joined the Scheme page.
Information and services during Coronavirus
Our priority continues to be the processing of applications and delivering outcomes. We are doing everything possible to process applications and are working closely with participating institutions.
If you need immediate support, 24-hour telephone assistance is available through:
- beyondblue: 1300 224 636
- MensLine Australia: 1300 789 978
- Lifeline: 13 11 14
If you need assistance with your redress application you can contact a redress support service. A list of providers is available on this website. We are aware that many providers are operating in a different manner because of the impact of Coronavirus. In most circumstances they will be able to provide assistance over the phone.
If you need information about Coronavirus and what the government is doing visit www.health.gov.au or contact the Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080. This line operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.