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Supporting Survivours of Institutional Sexual Abuse | National Redress Scheme
December 5 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
FreeThis workshop is a free half day seminar designed for front line workers not for individual survivours. Registration is essential.
The Federal Government established this Scheme to support Survivors of institutional child
sexual abuse. It commenced on 1 July 2018 and is open to application until 30 June 2027.
Eight Victorian Redress Support Services are collaborating to provide you with detailed
information about how to assist clients on their journey.
The half day workshop covers:
Interactive presentations about the National Redress Scheme; Victorian Stolen Generations
Reparations Package; Territories Stolen Generations Redress Scheme; Historical Forced
Adoptions Redress Scheme; and upcoming Victorian Redress for Pre-1990 Care
Leavers/Forgotten Australians..
Information on how to access free and independent lawyers and financial counsellors
Presentations by specialist Redress support staff including First nations, CALD and
Multicultural services
Interactive workshop exploring cultural safety and trauma informed practice
Networking with Q & A sessions
Information resources to take away
For the flyer and registration details please see the attachment.