Victims of Crime – Crimes that have impacted victims may include: physical assault, sexual abuse, sexual assault, rape, domestic violence, domestic abuse, family violence, armed robbery, violent robbery, aggravated burglary, child abuse, child sexual abuse, indecent assault, home invasion, stalking, threats to kill, workplace assault, homicide, murder, culpable driving, dangerous driving, road rage, breach of Intervention Order, threat to harm, bullying, or any other violent crime. Matters such as childhood sexual abuse and ongoing domestic violence may have occurred beyond two years*.
The Queensland Government assistance scheme for victims of crime in Queensland changed in November 2009 and commenced operation under the name Victim Assist Queensland on 1 December 2009, replacing the previous criminal injury compensation schemes. Victims of violent crime could no longer apply for criminal injury compensation but instead must apply for assistance under the Victims of Crime Assistance Act 2009.
This recent assistance scheme is intended to focus on assisting the recovery of victims of crime who have been injured as a result of an act of violence through the provision of financial assistance outlined within the Victims of Crime Assistance Act 2009.
We can help you apply for payments of up to $75,000 (GST exclusive) from Victim Assist Queensland.
Our advice and guidelines helps you in:
Applying to Victim Assist for all of what you are entitled to under the legislation; and
Reducing delays in the processing of your application by Victim Assist.
Victims of Crime Queensland can provide the necessary help and advice to victims of crime so that they can access government funding. This way it may help to regain a normalcy in your day to day life without living in fear and being disadvantaged by the economic and social implications that are often inherent in crimes of violence.