In exceptional circumstances, the Tribunal may award an applicant financial assistance for other (non-medical, non-counselling and non-safety-related) expenses to assist an applicant in their recovery from a crime. Financial assistance for such expenses is usually awarded when the Tribunal is satisfied that the circumstances surrounding the expense and how it will assist an applicant in their recovery are unusual, special or out of the ordinary, and that the expense will go to the heart of assisting an applicant in their recovery from a crime.  

How to apply for other expenses to assist recovery

Applicants seeking financial assistance for other expenses to assist in their recovery will need to lodge an Application for Assistance with the Tribunal.  Information on how to lodge an Application for Assistance is contained under How to Apply.

Documentation required in support of a claim for other expenses to assist recovery

Applicants must satisfy the Tribunal that the expense claimed is unusual, special or out of the ordinary, and that the expense will go to the heart of assisting them in their recovery from a crime.  

Applicants must provide an invoice/receipt substantiating the other expense claimed, or a quote, if the expense has not yet been incurred.