This update has been re-published from the National Redress Scheme.
This newsletter provides the latest updates on the National Redress Scheme (the Scheme), including the Easter and ANZAC Day operational periods for the Scheme.
For more information or to find support services, visit the National Redress Scheme website or call 1800 737 377 Monday to Friday (local time), excluding public holidays.
A new version of the redress application form is now available
The updated application form includes a question asking applicants if they would like their impact statement (Part 3) shared with the relevant institutions. Minor changes have also been made to provide clearer guidance to assist applicants to complete the form.
Applications made on the previous form will still be accepted. For people who applied on the previous form, Part 3 of their application will not be shared with the relevant institutions unless the person provides consent to the Scheme. A person can do this by calling the Scheme on 1800 737 377 or when the Scheme next contacts them to discuss their application. You can find the new form on the Scheme website.
Easter and ANZAC Day Processing
The National Redress Scheme is operating across the holiday period with the exception of public holidays on the 19th, 22nd and 25th of April 2019, during which the Scheme’s phone lines will be closed. Some support services will be closed over Easter and ANZAC Day period. Some will remain open which are:
Blue knot foundation 1300 657 380, Monday to Sunday 9-5 AEST
Child Wise 1800 991 099, Monday to Sunday AEST
MensLine 1300 78 99 78, 24/7 Support
Services will advertise alternative contact details on their answering machines or through website/social media pages.
If you are already receiving support from a Redress Support Service they will be able to provide information of their opening hours or provide you with strategies or a care plan over this time period.
The Easter holiday period can be an emotional time for many people. Emotional support is available through:
Beyond Blue 1300 224 636
MensLine 1300 78 99 78
1800 Respect 1800 737 732
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
Lifeline 13 11 14
In an emergency call Triple Zero (000)
Election arrangements
In the period preceding the election, the Scheme will continue to operate as normal.
Find out more
To find out more, you can call the National Redress Scheme on 1800 737 377 Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm (local time), excluding public holidays. You can also visit the website the National Redress Scheme website.