Assisting victims of crime and witnesses

The NSW Government supports victims of crime by acknowledging their trauma and offering a range of counselling, financial payments and advice to navigate the justice process.

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Victims Support Scheme

The Victims Support Scheme helps people who are victims of violent crime in NSW. If you’ve been injured by a violent crime, you may be able to access counselling, financial assistance and a recognition payment.

  • Victims Access Line: 1800 633 063 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
  • Aboriginal Contact Line: 1800 019 123 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

After court

Claim expenses

Witnesses who must appear in court may be able to claim expenses such as meals and potentially travel or child care costs.

Learn what expenses you can claim

CSNSW Victims Register

If an offender has been found guilty and is serving a custodial sentence, you can apply to be kept informed about things like their location and prison sentence.

Register for offender updates

Support and help for witnesses and victims of crime

Witness Assistance Service

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) Witness Assistance Service (WAS) provides a range of support services and information.

Phone:1800 814 534Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Victims Services

Victims Services provides information, advice and referrals to all victims of crime in NSW to support their recovery and learn about their rights. Victims of a violent crime may also be able to access support through the Victims Support Scheme, including counselling and financial assistance.

Victims Access line :1800 633 063Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Aboriginal Contact line:1800 019 123Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Family Advocacy and Support Service

Family Advocacy and Support Service (FASS) provides support and legal help if you are affected by domestic and family violence and have a family law issue.

Phone:1800 113 277FASS social support services for women
Phone:1300 00 3277FASS social support services for men

Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service

Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (WDVCAS) provides information, advocacy and referrals to assist women and their children who have experienced domestic and family violence.

Phone:1800 938 227Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
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