Get financial assistance

If you have been affected by a crime, you may be able to apply for financial assistance.

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If you need help now

FAS Helpline: open 8:30am–5:30pm Monday to Friday, except public holidays

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For general advice and help: Victims of Crime Helpline

Do you have a VOCAT application?

Find out what you need to do with your existing VOCAT application.

VOCAT applications and FAS

Updated Financial Assistance Scheme Guidelines

On 30 June 2025, the Financial Assistance Scheme Guidelines were updated, including an update to the amounts available for primary, secondary and related victims.

Read the updated Financial Assistance Scheme Guidelines

Am I eligible for financial assistance?

Check if you qualify for the scheme, and whether you are a primary, secondary or related victim.

Can I apply?

What you should know when applying to the Financial Assistance Scheme

Learn about the Financial Assistance Scheme eligibility requirements, types of assistance and the application process.

Get help with your Financial Assistance Scheme application

Nominate someone to apply for you, or get legal, cultural and language assistance.

What happens after you apply to the Financial Assistance Scheme

Understand how you'll get paid, how to make changes to your application or ask for a review.

Ready to apply?

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Victim help and support

There are many support services available to help victims of crime, including the Victims Legal Service.

Support services for victims

Helping a client apply and getting paid for your services

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