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

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 types of assistance, eligibility requirements 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?

Start a new application

Already have an account? Log in to the portal

Victim help and support

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

Support services for victims

Resources for legal professionals

How to assist clients and receive payments from the Financial Assistance Scheme.

About the Financial Assistance Scheme

The Financial Assistance Scheme provides victims of crime with financial assistance to help them recover from violent crime.

Contact the Financial Assistance Scheme

How to contact the Financial Assistance Scheme team via phone or online enquiry for all your application-related matters.

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