National Redress Scheme for Institutional Abuse

The National Redress Scheme provides support to people who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse.

The National Redress Scheme was created in response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. To learn more, visit the National Redress Scheme website:

National Redress Website

CatholicCare Victoria is a participating institution of the National Redress Scheme

CatholicCare Victoria operates as the social service agency of the four Catholic Dioceses in Victoria. These Dioceses are participating institutions of the National Redress Scheme, and are listed on the National Redress Scheme website as members:

National Redress Scheme Members

How can I access support?

We encourage all survivors of child sexual abuse to make contact with the Scheme and to access support. Please visit the National Redress Scheme website for contact details and more information on supports they provide:

National Redress Support

See below for a range of other counselling and chat supports available:

Lifeline | For 24-hour crisis support, call 13 11 14. Text and online chat are also available.
MensLine Australia | For 24-hour crisis support, call 1300 78 99 78 or access their online chat.
Suicide Call Back Service | For 24-hour crisis support, call 1300 659 467.
Beyond Blue | Call 1300 22 4636 for a counsellor. Or access 24-hour crisis support through online chat.
CatholicCare Victoria | To book a counselling session, call 1800 123 223.

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