The Territories Stolen Generations Redress Scheme

The Territories Stolen Generations Redress Scheme (the Scheme) is a financial and wellbeing package for Stolen Generations survivors who were removed as children from their families or communities in the territories administered by the Commonwealth in the past.

Redress

The Scheme seeks to recognise the harm and trauma experienced by Stolen Generations survivors and offers eligible people a:

  • redress payment of up to $75,000
  • healing assistance payment of $7,000
  • Personal Acknowledgement.

A Personal Acknowledgement is an opportunity fora Stolen Generations survivor’s story of removal and the impact it has had on them to be acknowledged in a personalised and genuine way by a senior government person. It can be provided in a face-to-face meeting, as a letter, or both.

Eligibility


The National Indigenous Australians Agency decision-maker must be satisfied it is plausible that both of the following criteria are met:

  1. The applicant is a person of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, who is a Stolen Generations survivor.
  2. The applicant’s removal took place in the:
    1. Northern Territory, prior to 1 July 1978; or
    2. Australian Capital Territory, prior to 11 May 1989;
      or
    3. Jervis Bay Territory.

How to apply


To apply for the Territories Stolen Generations Redress Scheme, submit an Application for redress form. You can do this by:

  • Visiting the Scheme’s online portal at portal.territoriesredress.gov.au
  • Downloading a copy of the Application for redress form from the Scheme website www.territoriesredress.gov.au
  • Sending an email to the Scheme at [email protected]
  • Calling the Scheme on 1800 566 111
  • Seeking assistance from a Scheme support service.
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