This update has been republished from the NRS newsletter and provides an update on the National Redress Scheme, including support over the holiday season and application progress.
For more information, call 1800 737 377 from Australia or +61 3 6222 3455 from overseas, or go to the National Redress Scheme website.
This month in the National Redress Scheme — January 2020
This update on the National Redress Scheme includes recent data.
For more information call 1800 737 377 Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm (local time), excluding public holidays. To find support services, go to the support services webpage.
Application progress as at 3 January 2020
Current financial year data
From 1 July 2019 to 3 January 2020, 747 applications were finalised, resulting in 736 payments.
This is more than the 239 payments made in the first year of the Scheme.
Where do I get support?
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 on the support services page.
In an emergency call Triple Zero (000).
If you need immediate assistance from a counsellor, please contact:
- Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636
- Mensline – 1300 78 99 78
- 1800 Respect – 1800 737 732
- Lifeline – 13 11 14
- Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467
Find out more
To find out more about the National Redress Scheme call 1800 737 377 Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm (local time), excluding public holidays.
You can also go to the website home page: www.nationalredress.gov.au