Find & Connect Support Services
The Commonwealth Department of Social Services (DSS) directly funds organisations in each State and Territory to provide ‘specialist trauma informed counselling, referral services, peer support, education and social support programs’ for people who had been in out-of-home Care before 1990. It also funds the ‘Find and Connect’ web resource that provides detailed and up-to-date information about historical organisations and facilities around Australia, and three ‘Find and Connect Representative Organisations’ whose role is to ‘present consolidated views and advice’ to the Government and the broader community sector. The overall program is funded until 30 June 2026.
Redress WA
A $114 million scheme implemented by the Western Australian (WA) government with an aim to “provide a means of redress for all victims of abuse in State Care, including those whose claims would be otherwise statute barred, that is less combative, more practical … and focussed on assisting victims with the healing process.” (WA Cabinet, 3 December 2007). A total of 5,917 applications were received over the life of the program.
Project Speak Out (NSW)
A series of three annual camps where young people from out-of-home care got together and had opportunities to speak and think collectively about their experiences. These camps have been acknowledged as important moments in the establishment of what would go on to become the CREATE Foundation. The camps were sponsored by the Association of Children’s Welfare Agencies (ACWA).
Territories Stolen Generations Redress Scheme (ACT, NT)
The Territories Stolen Generations Redress Scheme (ACT, NT) is a financial and wellbeing package for Stolen Generations survivors removed from their families in the Northern Territory, ACT, or Jervis Bay. Applications to the scheme are open between 1 March 2022 and 28 February 2026.