VOCAT is working to finalise all pending applications to conclude operations, which may be as early as 30 May 2025 save for a small volume of residual matters.
VOCAT may not consider applications to reinstate.
VOCAT will continue to manage pending applications for financial assistance, and the associated expenses, until the finalisation of that application.
Any invoices and/or receipts for future expenses previously authorised by VOCAT, and any application for a variation of a VOCAT award, for a finalised VOCAT application must now be submitted to FAS.
Information regarding FAS is available at www.victimsofcrime.vic.gov.au/fas . Alternatively, please call 1800 161 136.
If you need legal advice, the Victims Legal Service (VLS) is a specialist service that provides free legal advice to victims of crime. For more information regarding the VLS visit www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/victims-legal-service or call 1800 531 566.
Please know that VOCAT staff cannot provide legal advice or procedural information about the FAS.