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National Redress Scheme to provide advance payments
Survivors of institutional child sexual abuse who are older or terminally ill will be able to access advance payments of $10,000 under proposed changes to the National Redress Scheme.
Minister for Families and Social Services and Minister for Women’s Safety Anne Ruston announced the plan as part of the Morrison Government’s initial response to the Final Report, Second Year Review of the National Redress Scheme (the Final Report) prepared by Independent Reviewer Ms Robyn Kruk AO.
“I would like to thank Ms Kruk for her work on the Final Report which outlines how the Scheme can be improved and deliver a better experience for survivors,” Minister Ruston said.
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Three institutions named for failure to join National Redress Scheme
Minister for Families and Social Services Anne Ruston has today named three institutions which have failed to fulfil their moral obligations to sign up to the National Redress Scheme.
These institutions are Forrest Tennis Club (ACT), CYMS Basketball Association (VIC) and Devonport Community Church (TAS).
These institutions will now be ineligible to apply for any future Commonwealth grant funding and are at risk of having the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission revoke any relevant charitable status.
Minister Ruston also announced that a further 32 new organisations had joined the Scheme, including the AFL which includes their national AusKick program and the state AFL associations.
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Historic expansion of support for vulnerable Australians
The Morrison Government is delivering an unprecedented boost to services supporting women, children and Australians who rely on our social security safety net, as part of our commitment to protect the most vulnerable Australians now and into the future.
Minister for Families and Social Services and Women’s Safety Anne Ruston said funding in the 2021‑22 Budget will keep Australians safe and secure Australia’s recovery, by providing more than $10 billion for initiatives administered by the Department of Social Services.
“This Government is standing up for our most vulnerable Australians, whether they be women and children at risk of or experiencing violence, people who had lost their jobs during the pandemic or survivors of institutional child sexual abuse,” Minister Ruston said.