While nothing can truly compensate a person who has been seriously assaulted, recognition that a person has been wronged and that the community doesn’t accept violence is a small step towards healing and recovery.
Family Violence
Family violence is a major problem within the Victorian community. Reporting family violence is often difficult due to a range of emotional, physical and psychological reasons.
Victoria Police now have specific family violence teams who specialise in dealing with victims of family violence. Once you have reported an incident of family violence to Police, we can help you apply for the Financial Assistance Scheme.
General Crime and Sexual Offences
If you have been the victim of an assault or sexual offence, or alternatively, if you have been affected by an assault or sexual offence committed against someone else, you may also be eligible for compensation. Once the matter has been reported to Police, we can help you apply for the Financial Assistance Scheme.