Victim-survivor support for former students
Information for former students who experienced child sexual abuse by an adult in a Victorian government school.
Content warning:
This site includes information relating to child sexual abuse that may cause distress. If you need, please see our support services page.
Apology to victim-survivors
Contribute to the Victorian Government parliamentary apology.
Support is available if you need
This site is for former students who experienced child sexual abuse (including sexual assault and grooming) by an adult working in a government school.
For current students:
How the Department of Education can help
Counselling support
Counselling support options are available for victim-survivors and their families, including free specialist services and counselling assistance payments.
Acknowledgements and apologies
Receiving a personal acknowledgement and apology from the department can be important for many survivors.
Compensation options
There are options available to you for seeking compensation if you experienced institutional child sexual abuse.
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Options for reporting historical child abuse
Deciding whether to report can be difficult. This section explains your options and what to expect during the reporting process. You can still access support even if you choose not to report.
Finding your school and your records
Access your school records
We will help you access your records and explain what can be shared with you about the person who harmed you.
Search for your old school
You can use the Victorian Government Schools Directory to check for your school’s details. Check if the school is still open or if it has changed names.
Understand record types
Clear explanations about these records: enrolment, student wellbeing, school staff employment, teacher discipline, and administrative.
Further support and guidance
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Need more help or someone to talk to?
The Restorative Engagement and Support team can talk you through your options or answer any questions you might have.
Explore support services
Specialist sexual assault counselling and other support services and helplines are available for children and adults who have been victims of abuse.
Supports for families of victim-survivors
Advice for the people supporting someone who is affected by child sexual abuse.
Key terms used on this site
Plain-language explanations of important terms.
How children are being protected today
An overview of the steps schools take today to help keep children safe.
Acknowledging and learning from the past
Acknowledging what happened so we can do better now and in the future.
How your information is handled
This page outlines the kind of information we might collect from you, the purpose for collection, and how we might use your information.
About the Restorative Engagement and Support team
Understand who the Restorative Engagement and Support team are and what they can do to help you.
Provide feedback to the Restorative Engagement and Support Team
We value your feedback. Share your experience with our team to help us improve how we support others.
Updated 27 March 2026
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