In 2018, the National Redress Scheme was launched to provide support for victims of institutional child abuse. But six groups, including the Jehovah’s Witnesses, have refused to sign up and the government isn’t holding back. | The Project

Sometimes you just have to do what is right. I hope I can look back on today and say we did just that. This morning, I joined the Prime Minister and the NSW Premier to announce something big. Our two states will become the first to join a national scheme to provide support, counselling, acknowledgement – and a monetary payment – to people who were sexually abused as children in our state-run institutions. It's called the National Redress Scheme, and it was a Royal Commission recommendation. It's

This week, Victoria and NSW became the first states to back a scheme to give monetary support to survivors of child sex abuse in our care. Great. But not enough. Next, I want churches to sign up. I want non-government institutions to sign up. And I want the other states and territories to sign up. I want them all to commit to justice, to fairness – and to responsibility. There is no excuse. | Dan Andrews

Applying to the National Redress Scheme is a simpler way to access redress, and you don’t have to deal with the institution directly. Redress is an alternative to seeking compensation in court, which can be expensive and traumatic. Free, confidential, culturally safe support is available from Redress Support Services. Learn more about reasons to apply to the National Redress Scheme at www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LZV1ohYD3k | Department of Social Services