WA Stolen Generations Redress Scheme

Published on Thursday, 20 November 2025 at 3:09:53 PM

The WA Government Stolen Generations Redress Scheme is officially open for applications until 31st October 2028.

Payments will start about 3-4 months after the applications are lodged.

 

HOW TO APPLY

People Eligible

✔ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

✔ Removed as a child (under 18) from your family before 1 July 1972 in WA

✔ If a person of the Stolen Generation has passed away after the 27 May 2025 a family member can apply on their behalf

Information Needed from You

  • Circumstances before you were taken (living with family, where, etc.)
  • When were you taken (date or approximate age)
  • Where were they taken to (mission, school, foster family etc)
  • Details of the removal:
    • Who did it (police, welfare)
    • Where did you get taken from
    • Who might have been with you (family members/siblings)

How GRAMS can Help

📍 Drop into Geraldton GRAMS and pick up a printed form from reception - if you need help to fill this in, book an appointment with a SEWB team member.

📅 On the day of your appointment, bring:

✔ Your ID
✔ A copy of your bank statement (so we know the money goes to the right place)

Please be patient with us as we are trying to help as many people as we can, but there will be a wait for an appointment.

Upcoming Support:

Yokai Healing Our Spirit will also be coming to Geraldton for an information session and to help with family tracing and applications in the first few weeks of December, we will let you know when this is.

Any additional questions, please call and ask to speak with GRAMS SEWB team:

📞 (08) 9956 6555

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