Link-Up (Qld) provides a free support service for applicants of the National Redress Scheme.
About the Scheme
The National Redress Scheme was established by the Australian Government in response to one of the key recommendations of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. Applications can be made any time before 30 June 2027.
The Scheme acknowledges that many children were sexually abused in Australian institutions and seeks to hold institutions to account. It helps people who have experienced abuse gain access to:
- Counselling and psychological care
- A direct personal response in apology
- A redress payment
Eligibility Checklist
To apply for redress, you must:
- Have experienced institutional child sexual abuse before 1 July 2018
- Be aged over 18, or will turn 18 before 30 June 2028
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
Redress Support
You don’t have to go through the National Redress Scheme application process alone. Link-Up (Qld)’s Redress Support Team offers practical and emotional support, helps you understand the Scheme, and can assist with completing your redress application. We also provide referrals to free legal and financial counselling services. Our team is specially trained to support people who have experienced institutional childhood sexual abuse, and we offer safe, culturally appropriate care for diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Payment outcomes are 11% higher for applications submitted with specialist support.
Chat with our Redress Support Team to learn more about how we can support you.
You can also chat to the National Redress Scheme directly by calling 1800 737 377 or visit www.nationalredress.gov.au.
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For immediate crisis support, contact Lifeline (13 11 14) or 13 YARN (13 92 76) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
