Tuesday Oct 22, 2019
The Stolen Generations Reparations Scheme
Applications to the Stolen Generations Reparations Scheme have been extended to 30 June 2023. For more information, visit shorturl.at/gEIKZ
TRIGGER WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised that the following program contains sensitive and confronting content.
‘The Stolen Generations Reparations Scheme enables ex gratia payments of $75,000 to Stolen Generations survivors who were removed by, committed to, or otherwise came to be in the care of the Aborigines Protection or Welfare Boards under the Aborigines Protection Act 1909, up until the Act was repealed on 2 June 1969.
In this episode you will hear from solicitors Teela Reid and Merinda Dutton who at the time of recording were both working for the Civil Law Service for Aboriginal Communities. You will also hear excerpts from a video produced by Charmaine Mumbulla, about the impact ‘the act of removal’ has had on several of Legal Aid NSW employees, and their families.
Referrals and more information
- Aboriginal Affairs NSW factsheets. For more information phone: 1800 019 998 or email: generations@aboriginalaffairs.nsw.gov.au
- knowmore legal service 1800 605 762
- National Redress Scheme 1800 737 377
- Part 1: The National Redress Scheme — in response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse podcast episode.
- Legal Aid NSW webinar―knowmore—beyond the Royal Commission recorded on 23 October 2018
- The Civil Law Service for Aboriginal Communities (CLSAC) freecall 1800 793 017 or (02) 9219 5057
- Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS)
- Call LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529
- Visit the Legal Aid NSW website to find a local civil law advice service.
Look after yourself
We want this to be a safe space for listeners. If you need support there are services that can help:
- Beyond Blue -1300 224 636
- Lifeline -13 11 14