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To discuss an application for assistance please contact the Registrar at your nearest venue of the Tribunal

In addition to the Tribunal, there are a range of other services available to assist victims of crime.

The Victims of Crime Assistance Act 1996 defines the victim types eligible to receive financial assistance from the Tribunal. Click here for more information about who may be eligible.

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An application for financial assistance can be made online or at any venue of the Magistrates' Court of Victoria. Click here for more information about making an application for financial assistance.

Urgent Financial Assistance

The Tribunal can make awards for urgent expenses prior to the final determination of an application. Click here for more information about urgent financial assistance.

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27/10/2022

DX (Document Exchange) Mail Service Cessation

In line with The Department of Treasury and Finance’s replacement of DX services across the whole of the Victorian

29/09/2022

Practice Direction 1 of 2022 - Awards for Counselling Expenses (Remote Counselling)

The purpose of this Practice Direction is to prescribe procedures to assist the Tribunal to determine an application for an award for counselling expenses, and the forms to be lodged with the Tribunal. This Practice Direction replaces 1 of 2021.

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DX (Document Exchange) Mail Service Cessation

Practice Direction 1 of 2022 - Awards for Counselling Expenses (Remote Counselling)

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