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A Stolen Generations redress scheme has launched in Western Australia, with eligible people to receive $85,000.
The scheme recognises the enduring impacts of past child removal policies in Western Australia and the harm experienced by Stolen Generations survivors, who were separated from family, community, Country and culture.
The scheme will make available $85,000 per person and a personal acknowledgement from a WA government representative if they wish.
You can access the scheme if you:
You can also apply on behalf of a family member who was part of the Stolen Generations in WA who passed away on or after 27 May 2025, which is the date the scheme was announced.
You do not need to provide any forms or documents but can if you wish, and, if you give permission, the department will work with Aboriginal History WA to do a check of records.
To apply, you can contact the WA Department of the Premier and Cabinet to request an application form be sent to you or a Supported Applicant Form to nominate someone to help you with this process.
You contact the department on:
(if you have access to email)
Or by post:
The Western Australian Government has also partnered with organisations to provide practical and emotional support to those applying for the scheme.
A Stolen Generations redress scheme has launched in Western Australia, with eligible people to receive $85,000.
The scheme recognises the enduring impacts of past child removal policies in Western Australia and the harm experienced by Stolen Generations survivors, who were separated from family, community, Country and culture.
The scheme will make available $85,000 per person and a personal acknowledgement from a WA government representative if they wish.
You can access the scheme if you:
You can also apply on behalf of a family member who was part of the Stolen Generations in WA who passed away on or after 27 May 2025, which is the date the scheme was announced.
You do not need to provide any forms or documents but can if you wish, and, if you give permission, the department will work with Aboriginal History WA to do a check of records.
To apply, you can contact the WA Department of the Premier and Cabinet to request an application form be sent to you or a Supported Applicant Form to nominate someone to help you with this process.
You contact the department on:
(if you have access to email)
Or by post:
The Western Australian Government has also partnered with organisations to provide practical and emotional support to those applying for the scheme.
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