Financial assistance for victims of violent crime
Access counselling, financial assistance and recognition payments to help you with your recovery.
The Victims Support Scheme helps people who are victims of violent crime in NSW.
If you have been injured physically or psychologically due to a violent crime or modern slavery in NSW, you may be able to get support for your recovery through the scheme.
The scheme can provide eligible victims with:
- counselling
- financial assistance for immediate needs
- financial assistance for economic loss
- a recognition payment
The type of support you can get, the information you need to provide and the time limits to apply will depend on your situation.
The Victims Support Scheme is administered by the Commissioner of Victims Rights. To learn more about the scheme and how to apply, visit the Victims Services website or contact Victims Services, within the Department of Communities and Justice.
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.