Queensland Government announces Redress Scheme Posted: 5-6-2007 Contributor: Project Worker Ex gratia Payments Up to $100 million will be available for payments, legal and financial services to applicants and for practical assistance in completing applications. The government acknowledges that while neglect and abuse was found to have occurred in some institutions covered by the Forde Inquiry into the Abuse of Children in Queensland institutions, this was not necessarily the case with all institutions. The government also acknowledges that people had very different experiences in institutions and that not all were found to be negative.

How to Apply To receive an application form, register your name and address with the Redress Scheme information line on 1300 769 291 (Australia wide including mobiles) or +61 7 3405 7559 (international) between 8 am and 8 pm Monday to Saturday. A letter confirming registration will be forwarded to the caller. Application packs will be distributed late September 2007. Lodgement of applications will open on 1 October 2007 and close on 30 June 2008.

To read more Check the website for the Redress Scheme

Abuse victims receive $100m Item fom the Couriermail May 31 2007. You can join in a discussion on the forum at the end of the article. Victims Payout Courier Mail article by Rosemary Odgers and Margaret Wenham Also provides a forum for your response

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