Territories Stolen Generations Redress Scheme
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About the scheme
Stolen Generations survivors who were removed as children from their families and or communities in the Northern Territory or the Australian Capital Territory (before self-government) or the Jervis Bay Territory, can now apply for redress.
People can apply at territoriesredress.gov.au in their own time until 28 February 2026.
The scheme offers a redress payment of up to $75,000 and a healing assistance payment of $7,000.
The scheme also offers the opportunity for Stolen Generations survivors to have their story about the impact of their removal acknowledged by a senior government official, should they wish, and have it acknowledged in a written and/or face-to-face way.
Applicants do not need to have records about their removal to apply but may wish to share any documentation.
If a member of the Stolen Generations passes away on or after the scheme was announced on 5 August 2021 and they would have met the eligibility criteria, their family will be able to apply on their behalf.
Support to apply
Free support services are available to help applicants throughout the application process. People can access these services even if they are just thinking about applying.
The scheme encourages applicants to contact these services to help them make a fully informed decision that best suits their personal situation.
- Support to submit applications is available through local Link Up services.
- Independent legal advice and financial counselling in relation to applications is available through knowmore Legal Service (www.knowmore.org.au). knowmore has culturally safe, trauma-informed assistance on 1800 566 966 or 1800KNOWMORE. They have male and female Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement Advisors available in all of their offices.
How to apply
To apply for the Scheme, fill in an Application for redress form:
- download a copy from the Territories Stolen Generations Redress Scheme Online Portal
- call the Scheme on 1800 566 111 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Canberra public holidays)
- email the Scheme on help@territoriesredress.gov.au
- write to the Scheme at Reply Paid 83394, Canberra ACT 2601
- visit your local Link Up service for a copy of the form.
To find out more about the Scheme, visit territoriesredress.gov.au or call 1800 566 111.
