National Redress Scheme

Have your say about the National Redress Scheme now until 30 September 2020. Find more information about the second anniversary review on the knowmore website here and in this podcast. In this podcast, we talk to knowmore legal service about the National Redress Scheme for people who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse. The National Redress Scheme started on 1 July 2018 and runs for 10 years. knowmore is the legal service that is funded to help people through the scheme. You’ll hear about emerging issues related to the National Redress Scheme, including: eligibility for the scheme including for priority clients how prior payments are treated by the scheme financial implications of receiving a redress payment the 2 year review of the scheme and how you can have your say And what community workers and lawyers can do to help clients through this process. The information is correct at the time of broadcast but can change. Please look at the websites below for the latest updates.  Referrals and more information To find more information about where your clients can get help contact: knowmore legal service 1800 605 762, Specific resources for service providers, including NRS manual, factsheets and videos National Redress Scheme 1800 737 377 Look after yourself Some of our topics may contain sensitive or confronting content. We want this to be a safe space for listeners. Please check the topic and description of the podcast before you tune in. If you need support there are services that can help: Beyond Blue -1300 224 636 Lifeline -13 11 14 Free legal help If you have a legal problem you can call our helpline LawAccess NSW 1300 888 529 between 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Comments and feedback Please send your questions, comments and feedback about this podcast to cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au. Interested in webinars or workshops? To find out about Legal Aid NSW upcoming free workshops, webinars and podcasts for community workers, subscribe to our Law for Community Workers Alerts here: https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/about-us/media-and-newsletters/legal-aid-news/subscribe-to-legal-aid-news

Call to action!   Tell us what you really think of 'Law for Community Workers on the go' - help this resource grow and improve.   We talk to Prue Gregory, the wonderful piano-playing Principal Lawyer from the knowmore legal service, about the National Redress Scheme for people who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse.  Prue talks about: eligibility for the scheme the financial implications for clients who receive a payment under the scheme the situation for prisoners other options for people what community and support workers can do to help, and how you can work safely with survivors of trauma. The National Redress Scheme started on 1 July 2018 and runs for 10 years. knowmore is the legal service that is funded to help people through the scheme. One of Prue’s main messages is to tell people to take a deep breath—knowmore gives priority to people who have life threatening illnesses. If your clients are not in this situation, there is no rush. They have until 30 June 2027 to make a claim. The podcast was recorded the day after Prue attended the national apology in Canberra on 22 October 2018. Referrals and more information To find more information about where your clients can get help contact: knowmore legal service 1800 605 762 National Redress Scheme 1800 737 377 Legal Aid NSW webinar―knowmore—beyond the Royal Commission recorded on 23 October 2018 Look after yourself Some of our topics may contain sensitive or confronting content. We want this to be a safe space for listeners. Please check the topic and description of the podcast before you tune in. If you need support there are services that can help: Beyond Blue -1300 224 636 Lifeline -13 11 14

Call to action!   Tell us what you really think of 'Law for Community Workers on the go' - help this resource grow and improve.   We talk to Prue Gregory, the wonderful piano-playing Principal Lawyer from the knowmore legal service, about the National Redress Scheme for people who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse.  Prue talks about: eligibility for the scheme the financial implications for clients who receive a payment under the scheme the situation for prisoners other options for people what community and support workers can do to help, and how you can work safely with survivors of trauma. The National Redress Scheme started on 1 July 2018 and runs for 10 years. knowmore is the legal service that is funded to help people through the scheme. One of Prue’s main messages is to tell people to take a deep breath—knowmore gives priority to people who have life threatening illnesses. If your clients are not in this situation, there is no rush. They have until 30 June 2027 to make a claim. The podcast was recorded the day after Prue attended the national apology in Canberra on 22 October 2018. Referrals and more information To find more information about where your clients can get help contact: knowmore legal service 1800 605 762 National Redress Scheme 1800 737 377 Legal Aid NSW webinar―knowmore—beyond the Royal Commission recorded on 23 October 2018 Look after yourself Some of our topics may contain sensitive or confronting content. We want this to be a safe space for listeners. Please check the topic and description of the podcast before you tune in. If you need support there are services that can help: Beyond Blue -1300 224 636 Lifeline -13 11 14