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Financial assistance for victims of crime

About financial assistance for victims

Learn the answers to commonly asked questions about who can claim and what help is available.

Who can claim financial assistance for victims

Financial assistance is available to help victims of crime recover. Find out more about what is available and who may apply.

Types of claims for victims

  • Special assistance payments for primary victims
  • Claiming recovery expenses
  • Applications for child victims
  • Applying on behalf of a victim with impaired capacity
  • More...

People affected by homicide

  • Financial assistance for people affected by homicide
  • Dependency payments for people affected by homicide
  • Claiming other recovery expenses after a homicide
  • Funeral expense claims after a homicide

Making a claim as a victim

  • Reporting requirements - all applicants
  • Provide information about your injuries
  • Request urgent assessment of an expense
  • Apply for financial assistance
  • More...
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