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We know it can take time to speak about what happened, especially when the abuse occurred years ago. In Victoria, the law recognises this. If you experienced abuse in any Australian institution before you were 18, you may still be able to seek compensation today, regardless of how long ago it occurred. When you feel ready, our role is to help you understand your options clearly and support you in a way that feels safe, respectful, and in your control.
You can share your experience in a way that feels right for you. We provide a private, supportive space where you’ll be listened to without judgement or pressure.
We’ll take the time to understand your situation and explain whether it may meet the criteria for an institutional abuse claim in Victoria.
We work with experienced medical and psychological professionals who understand trauma and can support your claim with sensitivity and care.
From gathering evidence to dealing with institutions and their lawyers, we handle everything on your behalf so you can focus on your wellbeing.
This may include compensation for your injury, pain and suffering, need for treatment and care, as well as the impact on your earning capacity and ability to work.
Most claims resolve without court, but if required, we’ll represent you and guide you through each step with clarity and care.
We act on a No Win, No Fee, No Disbursements (or costs) basis, so you won’t pay anything upfront to explore or pursue your claim.
An institutional abuse claim relates to harm that occurred in an organisation responsible for a person’s care and safety. In many cases, this involves abuse that happened during childhood, in environments where protection should have been in place. These claims can arise in a range of circumstances:
When a school, church, government body, or other organisation fails to take reasonable steps to protect someone in its care.
Claims may arise from experiences that occurred decades ago, as well as more recent incidents where organisations failed in their responsibilities.
Intentional harm caused by staff, carers, volunteers, or others within the institution, including abuse that may have been repeated, ignored or not properly addressed.
Some cases involve organisations that failed to act on complaints, ignored warning signs, or concealed abuse, allowing harm to continue.
These matters can be complex, particularly when dealing with large institutions. Our specialist institutional abuse lawyers can support you while managing the legal process on your behalf.If you’re unsure how claims work or whether you may be eligible, you can read our guide to institutional abuse compensation.
Institutional abuse can occur across a wide range of settings where care and supervision are expected. Many claims relate to experiences from years or even decades ago, though more recent incidents can also give rise to claims.
If you experienced abuse in an institution, you may be entitled to compensation depending on your circumstances. This can include:
| Compensation payments: | |
|---|---|
| Pain and suffering (lump sum). | Compensation for the injury, emotional and psychological impact of the abuse and how it has affected your life. |
| Past and future loss of income. | If the abuse has affected your earning capacity, ability to work, now or into the future. |
| Medical and psychological expenses. | Costs for counselling, treatment, and ongoing care related to the effects of the abuse. |
| Care and support services. | Assistance with daily living or long-term support where your injury and the impact of the abuse continues. |
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Get startedYou’ll begin with a private, confidential conversation with a specialist lawyer. We’ll take the time to understand what happened and explain whether you may have a claim, along with your options, which may include a civil claim or the National Redress Scheme.
If you choose to proceed, we’ll begin gathering the information needed to support your case. This may include medical and psychological reports, witness accounts, and institutional records. We approach this step with care, aiming to make the process as straightforward as possible for you.
Once your claim is ready, we’ll communicate and negotiate directly with the institution and their lawyers. Our focus is on reaching a fair outcome in a way that avoids unnecessary stress or delay.
Most matters resolve without court involvement. If your claim can’t be resolved through negotiation, we’ll represent you and guide you through the next steps, ensuring your interests are protected throughout.
Our no win, no fee guarantee means you get expert lawyers fighting for your claim with absolutely no financial risk. If we don’t win, you don’t pay, it’s that simple.
If you’ve experienced abuse, your wellbeing comes first. When you feel ready, there are simple steps that can help you understand your options and feel more in control. You don’t have to go through this alone.
As Australia’s largest specialist personal injury firm, we bring extensive experience in institutional abuse claims and a strong record of supporting survivors.
You’ll have access to trusted, trauma-informed legal, medical, and psychological experts who understand the impact of abuse and care about your welfare.
We take a compassionate, respectful approach: listening without judgement, working at your pace, and supporting you throughout the process.
We win over 99% of our cases, offer a ‘no win, no fee’ guarantee, and pride ourselves in winning you more compensation.
A civil claim involves pursuing compensation through the legal system, which may include damages for pain and suffering, financial loss, and ongoing treatment and care needs. The National Redress Scheme is a separate option that provides a capped payment, access to counselling, and a formal acknowledgement from the institution. We can help you understand which pathway may be more suitable for your situation.
In Victoria, time limits for civil claims relating to child abuse have been removed. This means you may still be able to bring a claim even if the abuse occurred many years ago. Because every situation is different, it’s helpful to get advice about your specific circumstances.
Yes. If the abuse happened when you were under 18, you can often still pursue a claim today, even if decades have passed. Many survivors come forward later in life, and the legal system recognises this.
Most institutional abuse claims are resolved through negotiation, without the need for a court hearing. If court becomes necessary, we’ll support you throughout the process and explain each step clearly, so you know what to expect.
At Law Partners, your institutional abuse lawyer is backed by a team of specialists including paralegals, medico-legal experts, forensic accountants and barristers. So you’re in safe hands with Australia’s largest specialist personal injury firm.
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