What Sort of Institutions Are In The National Redress Scheme
The full list of institutions participating in the National Redress Scheme is extensive, including a wide range of government, non-government, religious, and charitable organisations across Australia. The list is broken down by type of institution and state or territory, and it covers both large, well-known institutions and smaller, local organizations.
This page provides an overview of the types of institutions that have voluntarily elected to join the NRS.
- Government Institutions:
- These include state and territory governments, departments, and agencies. Each Australian state and territory has its own government institutions that participate in the scheme.
- Religious Institutions:
- Many religious organisations are involved, including the Catholic Church, the Anglican Church, the Uniting Church, the Salvation Army, and others. These often include not just the national body but also various dioceses, parishes, and religious orders.
- Charitable and Welfare Organisations:
- Charitable organisations such as Barnardos, The Smith Family, and others that provide care to children are part of the scheme.
- Educational Institutions:
- Schools, both government and private, that were involved in providing care or education where abuse occurred.
- Other Non-Government Organisations:
- Various non-profit organisations that ran institutions like orphanages, care homes, or other facilities where abuse took place.
- Institutions Not Yet Participating:
- There is also a list of institutions that have not yet joined the scheme, which can be important for those seeking redress.
Length of the List:
The full list of offending institutions on the Redress Scheme website runs into the thousands, with hundreds of institutions in each category (e.g., religious, educational, government) and across different states and territories.
A Serious Note of Caution:
Before submitting an application to the National Redress Scheme, we strongly recommend talking to one of our historical institutional child sexual abuse lawyers to help you determine if an NRS application is the best option for you. It’s worth bearing in mind that the NRS caps its payouts at AU$150,000, with the average payout being a little over half that amount, where a large percentage of applicants may stand a better chance of a far higher compensation payout going through a civil compensation claim, where there is no upper limit and awards well over au$1m are not uncommon.
If you or someone you know has been affected by historical institutional abuse, don’t wait. Fill out our short form today to request a free and confidential callback from one of our specialist lawyers. Our team is dedicated to helping survivors navigate the National Redress Scheme and other legal avenues, ensuring the best possible chance for maximum compensation.
The Scheme closes on 30 June 2027. See our NRS countdown series for 52 facts survivors need to know before applying.
