National Redress Scheme

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?

Here is a full list of the types of Institution that has signed up to the National Redress Scheme in the wake of the Royal Commission

Seeking witnesses who may have information about Father Rees, a priest or assistant priest at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in West Wallsend NSW, between approximately 1985 and 1988