National Redress Scheme Webinar – Disability community
You’re invited to a free webinar for the disability community. Hosted by People With Disability Australia (PWDA) on behalf of the Department of Social Services (DSS), with support from Fenton Communications.
Join Linda Wiseham People with Disability Australia Advocate and Lucy Knight from the National Redress Scheme in a free webinar. They will share information about the Scheme and the redress journey for people with disability, and their family members, carers or support workers.
When: Wednesday 23 July 2025
Time:
- 1.00pm – 2.00pm AEST (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Tasmania)
- 12.30pm – 1.30pm ACST (Adelaide, Darwin)
- 11.00am – 12.00pm AWST (Perth)
Where: Zoom (Access link will be sent following registration)
Cost: Free
Register: via PWDA forms
This webinar will cover:
- Purpose of the National Redress Scheme
- Application process
- Video interview with a redress applicant and their case manager
- How to engage with Redress Support Services and access free, confidential support.
You can also submit a general question about the Scheme, for the panel to answer during the webinar.
NB The National Redress Scheme provides support to people who experienced child sexual abuse when they were in an institution. People with disability may experience barriers in disclosing, speaking about and/or reporting abuse they experienced while in an institution.
This is an open webinar so please forward this invitation on to others who may find it useful.