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Information regarding the Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) is available at www.victimsofcrime.vic.gov.au/fas. Alternatively, please call 1800 161 136.

There are a range of other services available to assist victims of crime.

The new Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) has now replaced the Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT). Information regarding FAS is available at www.victimsofcrime.vic.gov.au/fas. Alternatively, please call 1800 161 136.

VOCAT has ceased substantive operations save for a small number of pending applications.

Any invoice and/or receipts for future expenses previously authorised by VOCAT and any application for variation of a VOCAT award, for a finalised VOCAT application, must be filed with the FAS.

Further information is available here

Are you a victim?

The Victims of Crime Assistance Act 1996 defines the victim types eligible to receive financial assistance from the Tribunal.

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The Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT) can no longer accept new applications for financial assistance.
If you wish to seek financial assistance, an application can be made through the new Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS).
Please see more information via their website: www.victimsofcrime.vic.gov.au/fas

Urgent Financial Assistance

The Tribunal can make awards for urgent expenses prior to the final determination of an application. Click here for more information about urgent financial assistance.

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IMPORTANT UPDATE VOCAT Operations

The Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT) has been replaced by the Victims of Crime Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS).

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