Stolen generations redress scheme

Today, the state government announced a new stolen generations redress scheme.

According the information provided, the scheme will be open to members of the stolen generations who were removed as children from their families in WA prior to 1 July 1972. Registrations will open in the second half of 2025, with distribution of individual payments of $85,000 to start in late 2025.

The government will also partner with Aboriginal stakeholder organisations to develop measures for healing and truth-telling.

BAC welcomes this announcement as an important recognition of the harm and trauma caused by the removal of children from their families, communities, culture and Country.

You can register for updates at the government website, or you can contact our member engagement officer, Larissa, for help on (08) 6607 7830. We'll provide further updates on our website as we learn more.