Minister for Indigenous Australians
The Territories Stolen Generations Redress Scheme has received more than 500 applications and provided 247 payments to survivors since it opened on 1 March 2022.
The $378 million Scheme seeks to recognise the harm and trauma experienced by Stolen Generations survivors removed as children from their families or communities in the Northern Territory, the Australian Capital Territory, or the Jervis Bay Territory.
Applications have been received in respect of all three territories and the Scheme will continue to accept applications over the next four years until 28 February 2026.
The Scheme offers survivors a redress payment of up to $75,000, a healing assistance payment of $7,000 and, should they wish, a Personal Acknowledgement.
A Personal Acknowledgement provides the opportunity for survivors to tell their story about removal and the impact it has had on their life, and then receive a personalised acknowledgement from a senior government person.
So far, 84 per cent of eligible applicants have indicated they would like to receive a Personal Acknowledgement.
Family members can also apply on behalf of Stolen Generations members who passed away on or after the Scheme’s announcement on 5 August 2021.
