Phone 1300 364 277

Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Support

We provide trauma-informed support for individuals who experienced sexual abuse in an institutional setting as a child. Our experienced counsellors can help you to consider and make an application to the National Redress Scheme.

The National Redress Scheme was established to acknowledge the harm caused to child sexual abuse survivors. The scheme is an alternative to seeking compensation through a court process. It was established as a key outcome from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.

As a Redress Scheme Support service provider, we can provide you with counselling support throughout your consideration and interaction with the scheme, if you decide to apply. We can offer:

information on the National Redress Scheme
guidance and support
warm referrals to additional services including legal and financial advice
assistance through the application process
help to understand the outcome of your application.

Cost

This is a free service thanks to the Department of Social Services.

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Phone 1300 364 277

We are not a crisis service
If you are in crisis call Lifeline 13 11 14
If you are in immediate danger call 000

Relationships Australia Canberra & Region Incorporated is accredited by Quality Innovation Performance (QIP) against the QIC Health and Community Services Standards 7th Ed.

If you find it difficult to hear or to speak, you can contact us through the National Relay Service (NRS). Please call 133-677

If you require support in another language, you can use the Translating Interpreting Service (TIS) free of charge by calling us and asking for an interpreter or calling TIS on 131 450 and asking to be connected to us on 1800 364 277

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Relationships Australia Canberra & Region Incorporated is accredited by Quality Innovation Performance (QIP) against the QIC Health and Community Services Standards 7th Ed.

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Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Support

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