Financial Assistance for Counselling
The Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal may award financial assistance to an eligible applicant for expenses actually incurred, or reasonably likely to be incurred, for reasonable counselling that will assist their recovery from an act of violence.
An award for a counselling expense is made to the applicant. The award authorises the applicant to incur counselling expenses with a particular counsellor, consistent with the treatment plan proposed by that counsellor.
This page provides links to information about how to make an application for counselling expenses, the preparation of reports, fees awarded by the Tribunal for counselling expenses, and invoicing.
Contact
Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT) - Principal Registry:
1st Floor, 233 William Street,
Melbourne, Vic 3000
Toll free No. 1800 882 752
Ph: (03) 9628 7855
Fax: (03) 9628 7853
GPO Box 882G, Melbourne 3001
DX 350080 Melbourne
Related Pages
- Applying for counselling expenses
- Assessment Report
- Awards for counselling expenses
- Change of counselling practitioner
- Fees for counselling reports and sessions
- Medicare - Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners Benefits Scheme
- Non-attendance of applicant at scheduled session
- Travel expenses associated with counselling
- Treating counsellor reports
- Tribunal procedures regarding counselling
- Guidelines for the Treatment of Adults with Acute Stress Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder