Financial Assistance
Victim Assist Queensland (VAQ) is an assistance scheme that provides access to specialised support services and financial assistance to help victims of crime recover and get their lives back on track. Financial assistance received by a victim will depend on the type of victim and the seriousness of the act of violence against the victim’s loved one. To apply for financial assistance, proof of payments made (such as invoices, receipts and statements) for the costs of goods and services should be provided. For further information on financial assistance, you can contact us on 1800 774 744 or you can contact VAQ directly on 1300 546 587 or victimassist@justice.qld.gov.au
QHVSG members can apply for a free 30-minute consultation with McInnes Wilson Lawyers for specialised advice on legal matters including criminal compensation applications and personal injury/civil claims.
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Counselling expenses.
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Medical and dental expenses.
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Reasonable incidental travel expenses.
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Loss of earnings (in certain circumstances).
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Interim assistance.
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Funeral expenses.
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Other reasonable costs related to the recovery of the victim from the act of violence against the victim’s loved one (in certain circumstances).
- Primary Victims– People who are injured as a direct result of an act of violence committed against them.
- Related Victims– People who, at the time of the act of violence were close family members of a primary victim who died as a result of an act of violence.
- Witness Secondary Victims– People who are injured as a direct result of witnessing an act of violence.
- Parent Secondary Victim – Parents or guardians injured as a direct result of an act of violence against their child who is under the age of 18.
