Abuse Lawyers

You may be eligible to make an abuse claim for compensation. Our compassionate, expert abuse lawyers can give you advice tailored to your circumstances. Get started with our free online claim checker or contact us.

For Australian survivors of child sexual abuse, there’s no time limit for making an abuse claim. This means that you may make an abuse claim decades after your childhood abuse occurred.

For Australian survivors of abuse in adulthood, time limits for making an abuse claim vary between states but are generally three years from the date the abuse occurred.

It’s possible to represent yourself for your abuse claim. However, at a challenging time, an experienced abuse lawyer and mental health support team are invaluable. They have the knowledge, compassion and empathy to help guide your abuse claim and support you.

With over 40 branches across Australia, location is no barrier when it comes to finding an experienced abuse lawyer. Get in touch to arrange a confidential, obligation-free first meeting. A member of Shine’s Abuse Law team can meet with you to hear your story and advise you based on your circumstances.

It can take survivors of abuse many years – sometimes decades – to report and make a historical abuse claim.  

If you were sexually abused as a child more than ten years ago, you can still make a claim. 

However, depending on your state or territory, there may be time limits for non-sexual childhood abuse, or if you suffered abuse as an adult. 

We encourage you to seek legal advice as soon as possible to ensure you don’t miss any important deadlines. Get in touch today to understand how Shine Lawyers can help you.

The National Redress Scheme is available if you were:

• Abused as a child

• Involved with an institution participating in the National Redress Scheme

Understanding your legal options before applying for the National Redress Scheme is important. This advice can be provided for free by contacting Knowmore an independent legal service provider.