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 for 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. 

Knowmore Legal Service is available to provide legal advice and cultural support for the Scheme. 

Knowmore’s Perth office has lawyers and Aboriginal Engagement advisors who can provide legal advice with cultural support. Their Perth office is at 12 Newcastle Street, Perth or you can call them on 1800 605 762.

They can provide legal advice if you’ve received an offer or you need advice about signing up to the Scheme.  You can find out more information about Knowmore at Homepage - Knowmore.

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 that can help you apply, scam warnings and questions and answers are available at this link.