Related victims are eligible for financial assistance to pay for reasonable medical services that have already been paid for or are reasonably likely to be paid for in the future because of the violent act.[36] Evidence requirements for medical expenses are explained further below.
Primary and secondary victims are also eligible for assistance to pay for medical expenses.
The FAS will pay for the following types of medical expenses incurred or likely to be incurred by eligible victims where those expenses are reasonable:
- psychiatric and psychological treatment
- medication and basic medical equipment
- acupuncture, and
- occupational therapy.
This is not an exhaustive list, and the FAS may also consider medical expenses which are not in the above list.
If the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) regulates the medical or health profession, the medical services must be provided by someone currently registered by AHPRA in that relevant profession. For medical professions not regulated by AHPRA, the FAS will consider the skills and qualification of the relevant professional.
Footnotes
[36] Section 16(2) of the Act.
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