On 18 November 2024, the new Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) will commence in Victoria, replacing the previous Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT). The new scheme was conceptualised in 2022 when the Victorian Parliament introduced a Bill to replace VOCAT with a non-judicial model of assistance. The Bill was passed as the Victims of Crime
Being a victim of a crime can shatter your world, leaving you feeling lost and vulnerable. In the aftermath, it can be challenging to navigate the legal complexities and understand your entitlements. That’s where RV Legal’s Victims of Crime Compensation team steps in to provide professional legal support in Melbourne. Our mission is simple: to
The Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT) is the Victorian scheme that provides financial assistance to those affected by a violent crime. Acts of violence can cover a range of areas: sexual assault domestic violence physical and psychological abuse homicide. Victims of crime compensation schemes are paid for any loss of wages or income. The
If you have been the victim of a crime, you are entitled to legal assistance and help from a range of government bodies, including the police and the Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT). You may also be eligible to receive some form of compensation for your experience as a victim of crime. Find out
If you have been the victim of a violent crime and wish to seek compensation, you may be eligible for a range of options for financial assistance. The Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT) provides support to victims of violent crime to help cover the costs incurred, such as medical expenses and loss of earnings.
If you are a victim of a violent crime, you may experience trauma or injury that prevents you from earning an income. However, there is support available for victims of crime who have lost their financial benefits and entitlements. The Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT) supports applications for financial assistance in Victoria. VOCAT works
The Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT) supports applications for financial assistance in Victoria. VOCAT works with victims of violent crimes to assist with their recovery by paying for expenses that have been incurred. The Tribunal understands the legal challenges that victims of crime may encounter and seeks to alleviate the financial stress caused during
Have you been the victim of a criminal offence? When you are the victim of a crime, you may be eligible for assistance for a range of expenses, including medical bills, counselling, loss of income and more. In order to access this financial help, applicants are required to lodge an application for victim of crime
If you have suffered a violent attack, an armed robbery, sexual assault, or family violence, then you may be eligible for government support. The victim of crime definition covers anyone who has experienced a physical, emotional, or psychological injury, or financial loss because they have been involved in a crime. You may also be considered
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