Personal injury · Victims of crime

Victims of Crime Compensation

✓ No win, no fee — eligibility criteria apply

If you've been injured as a victim of a violent crime, you may be entitled to financial assistance — through Victoria's Victims of Crime Financial Assistance Scheme (which replaced VOCAT).

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What you may be able to claim

Victims of Crime Compensation — compensation you may recover

We help victims of crime claim financial assistance through the Victims of Crime Financial Assistance Scheme (VIC). What you can claim depends on your circumstances — we'll assess it honestly, free of charge.

Financial assistance Counselling & medical costs Loss of income Recovery expenses Special financial support Confidential support

Time limits apply. Applications have deadlines from the date of the offence — apply as soon as you can. (The VIC scheme changed recently — we'll confirm the current process for you.) Talk to us early — even if you're unsure, a free claim check costs nothing.

How it works

Simple, no-risk, on your side

Free claim checkAnswer a few questions online or by phone — we tell you if you have a claim.

We run it, no win no feeWe handle everything and you pay no professional fees unless we win.

You get your compensationWe recover what you're owed so you can move forward.

Court & tribunal representation

If it goes to court, we appear for you

Most claims settle without a hearing — but if yours needs a court or tribunal, our lawyers represent you in person across Victoria. See the courts we appear at →

Think you have a victims of crime claim?

Take the free claim check — 2 minutes, no cost, no obligation — and we'll tell you if you have a claim.

Start your free claim check Call or text 24/7

⚡ FREE 2-MINUTE CALL BACK

We'll call you back in about 2 minutes

Leave your name and number — we call you straight back, usually within 2 minutes (8am–8pm), to understand your situation and book you in with the right lawyer. No cost, no obligation. Outside those hours we'll text you and call first thing.

Prefer to visit?

Our Reservoir office

We meet clients online right across Victoria — or in person at 911 High Street, Reservoir VIC 3073.

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