Victims of Crime Eligibility:
Victims of Crime in Queensland and Australia may be eligible for State Government Funded Financial Assistance and other support services if:
- You have suffered and have been directly injured as the result of a crime.
- You have suffered either physically or psychologically by the crime.
- The crime was reported to the police, a registered medical professional or a family/ domestic violence worker.
- The crime was committed in the last three years in Queensland, Australia. An exception is that it was a sexual offence by a person of power (teacher, religious leader, employer).
- You are related to a victim of crime.
Financial Assistance:
You may be eligible for up to $120,000 assistance in certain cases. This figure is made up of out of pocket expenses and reimbursements, future needs and pain and suffering expenses.
Please Click Here to find out more about Financial Assistance.
Will it Cost Me Anything?
The Queensland government through Victim Assist provides up to $500 cover for your legal costs in submitting your application. In most cases this payment of $500 will cover our fees and not cost you anything however in certain cases there may be an additional fee that we will charge you in preparation of your application. We will advise you after assessment of your online query if there are any additional charges.
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*. Victims of Crime!