Victims Access Line 1800 633 063, Aboriginal Contact Line 1800 019 123 (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm)
Victims Support Scheme
The Victims Support Scheme helps people who are victims of a violent crime that happened in NSW.
If you have been injured by a violent crime, we can help you with:
- Counselling - To help you recover from the psychological and emotional impacts of a crime.
- Financial assistance for immediate needs - To help pay for things you need urgently to be safe and healthy because of the violent crime. This includes:
- Financial assistance for economic loss - To help pay for loss of earnings and other costs that assist you with your recovery.
- Funeral expenses – To cover the cost of arranging a funeral on behalf of a family member of a homicide victim.
- Recognition payment - To acknowledge that a violent crime has been committed against you. Payment is based on the offence committed.
Resources
Victims Support Scheme detailed guide (PDF , 190.7 KB)
Victims Support Scheme overview (PDF , 167.0 KB)
Family victims support fact sheet (PDF , 74.0 KB)
Last updated:
03 Sep 2021
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