Update on the progress of the National Redress Scheme for May 2019

Institution update

The following institutions joined the Scheme in May:

• Baptist Churches of South Australia
• Baptcare
• Bush Church Aid
• Salesians of Don Bosco
• Scouts ACT
• Scouts NT
• St John Ambulance Australia
• St John Ambulance WA

When an institution has completed all the necessary steps to join the Scheme, the list of these institutions is updated on the Search for Institutions that have joined the Scheme page on this website. An interactive map is also now available on this website for users to choose a state or territory from the map, to find out what institutions have joined in your area.

The Scheme also released a list of institutions who have not yet joined the Scheme on this website. This list is available on the institutions not yet joining the Scheme page. This list provides information and transparency for people who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse that may be considering applying for redress.

Application update

As at 24 May 2019:

• The Scheme received over 3,900 applications.
• 187 Redress payments have been made.
• In addition, a further 35 offers have been made. Applicants have six months to consider their offer.
• The average Redress payment amount is around $82,000.

Support Services

Redress Support Services are available to help people understand the Scheme, provide emotional support and guide people through the application process. A list of support services is available here.

Those who need immediate emotional support can contact:

• Beyond Blue (Opens in a new tab/window): 1300 224 636
• 1800Respect(Opens in a new tab/window) – 1800 737 732
• MensLine Australia (Opens in a new tab/window): 1300 789 978
• Lifeline (Opens in a new tab/window): 13 11 14
• Suicide Call Back Service(Opens in a new tab/window)– 1300 659 467
• In an emergency call Triple Zero (000(Opens in a new tab/window))

Institution update

The following institutions joined the Scheme in April:

• Benedictine Community of New Norcia
• Child and Family Services Ballarat (CAFS)
• Scouts Tasmania
• Yeshivah - Beth Rivkah Schools

The fifth group of Anglican organisations represented by Anglican Representative limited also joined, they include:

• Anglican Diocese of Armidale
• Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn
• Anglican Diocese of Wangaratta
• Anglicare North Queensland
• Anglicare Victoria

When an institution has completed all the necessary steps to join the Scheme, the list of these institutions is updated on the Search for Institutions that have joined the Scheme page on this website. An interactive map is also now available on this website for users to choose a state or territory from the map, to find out what institutions have joined in your area.

The Scheme also released a list of institutions who have not yet joined the Scheme on this website. This list is available on the institutions not yet joining the Scheme page. This list provides information and transparency for people who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse that may be considering applying for redress.

Application update

As at 26 April 2019:

The Scheme received over 3,600 applications.
148 Redress payments have been made.
In addition, a further 24 offers have been made. Applicants have six months to consider their offer.
The average Redress payment amount is around $82,635.

Support Services

Redress Support Services are available to help people understand the Scheme, provide emotional support and guide people through the application process. A list of support services is available.

Those who need immediate emotional support can contact:

• Beyond Blue (Opens in a new tab/window): 1300 224 636
• 1800Respect(Opens in a new tab/window) – 1800 737 732
• MensLine Australia (Opens in a new tab/window): 1300 789 978
• Lifeline (Opens in a new tab/window): 13 11 14
• Suicide Call Back Service(Opens in a new tab/window)– 1300 659 467
• In an emergency call Triple Zero (000(Opens in a new tab/window))

Institution update

The following institutions joined the Scheme in March:

• Baptist Care NSW & ACT
• Baptist Care SA
• Baptist Care WA
• Baptist Churches of New South Wales & ACT
• Baptist Churches of Victoria
• Sisters of Mercy Parramatta
• Scouts Queensland
• Uniting Church

The Fourth group of Anglican organisations represented by Anglican Representative limited also joined, they include:

• Anglican Diocese Bunbury
• Anglican Diocese of Gippsland
• Anglican Diocese of Grafton
• Anglican Diocese of Melbourne
• Anglican Diocese of Newcastle
• Anglican Diocese of North Queensland
• Anglican Diocese of Sydney
• Anglican Diocese of Tasmania
• Anglican Diocese of Willochra
• Anglican Schools Corporation
• Anglicare N.T. Ltd
• Anglicare SA Ltd
• Brotherhood of St Laurence
• Church Missionary Society - Australia Limited
• Church Missionary Society - NSW and ACT Limited
• Church Missionary Society Victoria Incorporated
• Mentone Grammar School
• St Columba Anglican School Council
• St Michael's Collegiate School
• The Council of Macarthur Anglican School ATF Macarthur Anglican School
• The Council of Tara Anglican School for Girls
• The Hutchins School

When an institution has completed all the necessary steps to join the Scheme, the list of these institutions is updated on the Search for Institutions that have joined the Scheme page on this website. An interactive map is also now available on this website for users to choose a state or territory from the map, to find out what institutions have joined in your area.

The Scheme also released a list of institutions who have not yet joined the Scheme on this website. This list is available on the institutions not yet joining the Scheme page. This list provides information and transparency for people who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse that may be considering applying for redress.

Application update

As at 22 March 2019:

• The Scheme received over 3,300 applications.
• 115 Redress payments have been made.
• In addition, a further 22 offers have been made. Applicants have six months to consider their offer.
• The average Redress payment amount is around $81,346.

Support Services

Redress Support Services are available to help people understand the Scheme, provide emotional support and guide people through the application process. A list of support services is available.

Those who need immediate emotional support can contact:

• Beyond Blue(Opens in a new tab/window) – 1300 224 636
• 1800Respect(Opens in a new tab/window) – 1800 737 732
• MensLine Australia(Opens in a new tab/window) – 1300 789 978
• Lifeline(Opens in a new tab/window) – 13 11 14
• Suicide Call Back Service(Opens in a new tab/window) – 1300 659 467

State and Territory update

In February 2019, the final state of South Australia joined the Scheme making it a truly national Scheme. This means that applications for redress for eligible people who experienced institutional child sexual abuse in government institutions across Australia can be processed.

Institution update

The following institutions joined the Scheme in February:

1. Anglican Diocese of Adelaide
2. Baptist Churches Western Australia
3. Baptist Churches Tasmania
4. Christian Brothers
5. De La Salle Brothers
6. Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea
7. Jewish Care (Victoria) Inc.
8. The Legacy Club of Brisbane Limited
9. Marist Brothers Australia
10. Moore Theological College Council
11. St Andrew’s House Corporation

When an institution has completed all the necessary steps to join the Scheme, the list of these institutions is updated on the Search for Institutions that have joined the Scheme page on this website. An interactive map is also now available on this website for users to choose a state or territory from the map, to find out what institutions have joined in your area.

The Scheme also released a list of institutions who have not yet joined the Scheme on this website. This list is available on the institutions not yet joining the Scheme page. This list provides information and transparency for people who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse that may be considering applying for redress.

Application update

As at 28 February 2019:

• The Scheme received over 3,000 applications.
• 88 Redress payments have been made.
• In addition, a further 22 offers have been made, applicants have six months to consider their offer.
• The average Redress payment amount is around $82,000.

Support Services

Redress Support Services are available to help people understand the Scheme, provide emotional support and guide people through the application process. A list of support services is available.

Those who need immediate emotional support can contact:

• Beyond Blue (Opens in a new tab/window): 1300 224 636
• 1800Respect(Opens in a new tab/window) – 1800 737 732
• MensLine Australia (Opens in a new tab/window): 1300 789 978
• Lifeline (Opens in a new tab/window): 13 11 14
• Suicide Call Back Service(Opens in a new tab/window)– 1300 659 467
• In an emergency call Triple Zero (000(Opens in a new tab/window))