The new Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) has now replaced the Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT). Information regarding FAS is available at www.victimsofcrime.vic.gov.au/fas. Alternatively, please call 1800 161 136.

VOCAT has ceased substantive operations save for a small number of pending applications.

For enquiries regarding pending VOCAT applications, please email help@vocat.vic.gov.au

Any invoice and/or receipts for future expenses previously authorised by VOCAT and any application for variation of a VOCAT award, for a finalised VOCAT application, must be filed with the FAS.

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.