Contact the Financial Assistance Scheme

Contact the Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) via phone or an online enquiry to:

  • get information on making an application for financial assistance
  • get information about supporting documentation and evidence for your application
  • discuss application outcomes
  • find supports to help you make your application.

Financial Assistance Scheme Helpline

Open: 8:30am5:30pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)

Call FAS: 1800 161 136

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Financial assistance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victims will be able to choose whether to use the Marra Yattakunar Pathway or the general pathway when contacting/applying to FAS. This includes a choice of whether to contact the dedicated Marra Yattakunar Team at FAS or the general FAS contact centre.

See Marra Yattakunar Pathway for further information.

Marra Yattakunar Team

Open: 8:30am5:30pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)

Call: 1800 849 778

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