Are you a victim of crime?
The NSW Police Force plays a vital role in responding to and providing support for victims of crime.
You can learn about:
- reporting crime and missing persons
- what happens next
- victims support and referral
- staying safe
and more, on the NSW Police Force website.
Contact the police in your language
You can contact the NSW Police Force in languages other than English. Learn how to report a crime in your language.
Support options for victims
Victims Services
Victims Services can help victims of violent crime access counselling, financial assistance or a recognition payment.
Victims Services also offers:
- support family members of homicide victims
- support services for friends and families of missing persons
- information about victims rights
You can contact Victims Services by phone.
Victims Access Line 1800 633 063 Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Aboriginal Contact Line 1800 019 123 Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Safer Pathway
Safer Pathway offers support for victims of domestic and family violence. After an incident, police will refer you to a specialist support service in your area and they will contact you to discuss support options.
You can also contact
- For domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support call 1800RESPECT or visit the online chat and website
- Lifeline crisis support service provides 24-hour counselling and support. Phone 13 11 14, or visit the website to chat online or text
- The Justice Advocacy Service, Call 9265 6300 or 1300 665 908 (9am-5pm Mon-Fri)
- Legal Help and General Enquiries Call 9265 6350 (9am-5pm Mon-Fri)
- NSW Ageing and Disability Helpline Call 1800 628 221 (9am-5pm Mon-Fri) or email helpline@adc.nsw.gov.au
- Road Trauma Support Group NSW Call 1800 808 384
State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA)
If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you may be able to claim for treatment expenses and income support under the NSW CTP green slip scheme.
For more information contact CTP Assist on 1300 656 919 or visit the SIRA website.