Information for First Nations People
Resources for survivors
Resources are available to help support First Nations People who experienced child sexual abuse in institutions such as a school, church, mission, orphanage, foster care, hospital, detention centre or a sporting club.
Information about the Scheme
- Download the brochure for First Nations people
- Download the wallet card for First Nations people
- Taking the National Redress Scheme Journey
- What is the National Redress Scheme? – Poster
- Who can apply? – Poster
- What is institutional child sexual abuse? – Poster
- Territories Stolen Generations Redress Scheme
- Martin’s Story – Video
Resources for community groups
This eKit is designed to support conversations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in your community:
Order printed products
You can order products to be sent to you at no cost at no cost.
Hardcopy publications are available to order through National Mailing and Marketing by emailing dss@nationalmailing.com.au or calling 1800 050 009 and providing the relevant Product Number and your delivery address.
View the full list of products available to order.
Legal support and financial counselling
For free, confidential legal support and financial counselling you can contact knowmore Legal Service on 1800 605 762.
Hearing and speech communication support
If you are d/Deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech communication difficulty you can use the National Relay Service (NRS) to contact the department.
The NRS has specially trained staff called relay officers who act as a ‘relay’ or a bridge between people who are d/Deaf hard of hearing or have speech communication difficulty, and the person or organisation they are calling.
The Access Hub website has instructions for many different relay methods including:
- TTY (Speak and Read, Type and Listen, Type and Read)
- Voice relay
- NRS chat
- Video relay
- NRS captions
- SMS Relay
Visit the Access Hub website to find a relay method that works for you.
This artwork is by Kaanju, Kuku Ya’u, Girramay woman Emma Hollingsworth and represents First Nations people being empowered to speak to their truth, as part of their healing journey.
