National Redress Scheme
The Society in Australia is a participating institution of the National Redress Scheme. The Scheme was established in response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Response to Child Sexual Abuse. The Society has joined the Scheme. We encourage all survivors of child sexual abuse to make contact with the Scheme.
If you need support, 24-hour telephone assistance is available through:
- beyondblue (link is external): 1300 224 636
- MensLine Australia (link is external): 1300 789 978
- Lifeline (link is external): 13 11 14
If you need assistance with your redress application you can contact a redress support service here. A list of providers is available on this website.
National Catholic Safeguarding Standards
The National Catholic Safeguarding Standards provide a framework for Catholic church entities to build a child safe environment:
https://www.cpsltd.org.au/safe-church/national-catholic-safeguarding-standards/
