National Redress Scheme

The National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse faces a 2028 sunset with rising application backlogs. Survivors confront delays, trauma, and complex processes, prompting calls from legal advocates for a five-year extension to ensure justice.

Nearly a decade after the Royal Commission exposed systemic abuse across Australia’s institutions, survivors continue to face formidable legal barriers. The High Court’s decision in Bird v DP (2024) has reignited debate over institutional accountability, prompting the ACT to lead a new wave of reform.

Survivors have come forward with claims of child sexual abuse at Wagga Wagga institutions in the 1980s–90s. Learn about the allegations, legal developments, and the rights available to survivors under NSW law

Mandurah Catholic College faces scrutiny over past allegations of mistreatment. Survivors are urged to step forward, share their stories, and seek the justice and support they deserve.

Survivors of abuse at St Patrick’s Marist College, Dundas, can seek justice. Notable offenders include Brothers Terence Gilsenan (1960s) and Ross Murrin (2001). While the National Redress Scheme exists, civil claims often provide greater compensation. Legal action offers closure, accountability, and support for survivors ready to come forward.

Gerald Ridsdale, one of Australia’s most prolific paedophiles, has died in prison. His death marks the end of a life defined by decades of abuse and institutional cover-ups.

St Stanislaus’ College, a Catholic boys’ school in Bathurst, has a history of abuse involving multiple offenders. Survivors can pursue civil compensation. Contact us confidentially for guidance and support.

Starting January 2025, child abuse survivors can enter aged care without the financial burden of National Redress payments affecting their access to essential services.

How does the NRS “reasonable likelihood” vary from the “balance of probabilities” used in civil cases or the “beyond reasonable doubt” standard in criminal trials?