WA Stolen Generations Redress Scheme
The WA Government has opened the WA Stolen Generations Redress Scheme for applications.
You can apply if:
- you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person;
- you were removed from your family when you were under 18 years old;
- you were removed in Western Australia before 1 July 1972; and
- are a living person.
You can also apply on behalf of a family member who passed away on or after 27 May 2025, the date the Scheme was announced.
Eligible applicants will receive a redress payment of $85,000, and if they choose, a personal acknowledgement.
To support applicants, three Aboriginal organisations have been engaged to provide free, confidential assistance throughout the application process:
- Yokai - Healing our Spirit;
- Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation; and
- Yorgum Healing Services.
In addition, a free financial counselling service will be available to assist recipients of the redress payment.
Details of the scheme, how to apply, scheme support services, scam warnings and questions and answers are available at this link.