The Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT) has been replaced by the Victims of Crime Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS). FAS is now responsible for financial assistance for all victims of crime in Victoria.

For more information about the FAS or details on how to lodge a claim for financial compensation or other supporting documents, please visit: www.victimsofcrime.vic.gov.au/fas.

If you have invoices or receipts for future expenses that were previously authorised by VOCAT, these should be submitted to the FAS directly.

If you have an enquiry relates to a pending VOCAT application, please contact help@vocat.vic.gov.au.

If you need legal advice, the Victims Legal Service (VLS) is a specialist service that provides free legal advice to victims of crime. Information regarding the VLS is available at www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/victims-legal-service . Alternatively, please call 1800 531 566.