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Victims of Crime Counselling and Compensation Services (VOCCS) is not affiliated with or a division of Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT). VOCCS is a private entity providing professional services to victims of crime in Victoria.


Victims of Crime Counselling and Compensation Services, Victoria

Victims of Crime Counselling and Compensation Services  provides a totally free, prompt, professional and complete counselling and compensation service to victims of crime in Victoria, Australia.

Crimes Compensation can be up to $100,000.00. Compensation to a primary victim of crime can be to $70,000.00 and a secondary victim of crime to $60,000.00.

Complete the online enquiry form below now for immediate assistance or FREECALL  1800 000 055 for advice.

Online Enquiry Form

Are You Eligible?

You may be eligible for crimes compensation and other support if :

  • You have been directly injured as the result of a crime in Victoria
  • You have suffered either physically or psychologically
  • The crime was reported to police and you have a police statement
  • The crime was committed in Victoria in the last 2 years*
  • You are related to a crime victim

Crimes that may have impacted you or others include :  physical assault, sexual assault, rape, domestic violence, domestic abuse, violent robbery, aggravated burglary, child abuse, childhood sexual abuse, stalking, threats to kill, workplace assault, murder, culpable driving, dangerous driving, bullying, breach of intervention order or any other crime committed against a person. Matters such as childhood sexual abuse and ongoing domestic violence may have occurred beyond 2 years*.

NEWS AND INFORMATION

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Bereavement & Depression

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Childhood Abuse and Depression

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