Who is covered by the National Redress Scheme?

You can apply to the National Redress Scheme if:

  • you experienced sexual abuse when you were a child (under 18 years of age) and
    • the abuse happened before 1 July 2018, and
    • an institution was responsible for bringing you into contact with the person who abused you, and
  • you were born before 30 June 2010, and
  • you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

For more information visit National Redress Scheme’s website.