Victims of crime financial assistance
We can help you apply for financial assistance after family or sexual violence
We can support you to:
- Understand the financial assistance options available to you after family and sexual violence.
- Prepare and make an application to the Financial Assistance Scheme.
- Get support that focuses on your safety, stability and recovery.
How we can help
If you are a victim‑survivor of family or sexual violence, you can get financial assistance in Victoria under the Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS).
Financial assistance can help you change the locks on your home, access counselling, secure stable housing, or support your children’s needs as you recover.
Our lawyers can help you apply for financial assistance. They listen to you, answer your questions, and help you make decisions that feel right and safe.
Our social workers and financial counsellors are available for further support.
Our focus is helping you move forward safely.
More ways we can help
Support services
Sexual Assault Crisis Line (SACL)
Proactive leader in supporting, advocating and providing a crisis response for people who have experienced sexual violence.
Phone: 1800 806 292
QLife
Anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.
Phone: 1800 184 527
Web Chat: na0messaging.icarol.com/Unavailable.aspx*this service looks to be unavailable*
Resources
Victims of crime
Learn about the rights and where to get support for people who have suffered physical or emotional injury, or financial loss because of a crime.
Children and family law
Learn how family law works after separation, including parenting plans, consent orders and court processes — with support to keep children’s best interests front and centre.