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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.
This painting represents me as the goanna, going back home to freedom, reconnecting with my dad, mum, brother and sister and the rest of family, and going back to Country.
Beyond the Bars is a radio program giving a voice to First Nations people in prison in Victoria. The live prison radio broadcasts are aired on 3CR and released on CD each year. This year, the program interviewed a number of First Nations people across six prisons during NAIDOC week.
Including a piece about songlines and another about the lands of the Namoi River People.
Two new pieces from First Nations artists.
Help keep the momentum going. All donations will be vital in providing an essential resource for people in prison and their loved ones.
All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible. If you would like to pay directly into our bank account to avoid the processing fee, please contact donate@abouttime.org.au. ABN 67 667 331 106.
Help us get About Time off the ground. All donations are tax deductible and will be vital in providing an essential resource for people in prison and their loved ones.
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