National Redress Scheme

The Scheme commenced on 1 July 2018 and will run for a period of ten years, concluding on 30 June 2028.  The Scheme acknowledges that many children were sexually abused in Australian institutions and holds institutions accountable for the abuse. The Scheme provides an opportunity to people who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse to gain access to counselling, a direct personal response (DPR), and a Redress payment.

DPR is survivor led. A DPR is:

• an opportunity for a survivor to have their story of abuse heard;
• an acknowledgement of the impact of the abuse of the person;
• an apology or a statement of acknowledgement or regret; and/or
• an assurance that the institution has taken steps, or will take steps, to prevent abuse occurring again.

Westbourne Grammar School fully supports the National Redress Scheme and encourages anyone who has any concerns to contact the Principal via principal@westbournegrammar.vic.edu.au, or contact the National Redress Scheme directly via redressenquiries@westbourne.vic.edu.au or by telephone on 1800 737 377. 
 

For more information please visit the Child Safe School page to review our Child Safe Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct. We also encourage you to visit www.nationalredress.gov.au for further information.