Victims of Crime Support Services
Being the victim of a crime or homicide and losing someone close to you can leave you shocked, numb and utterly bereft. There are community agencies in Victoria that can assist you by providing support and advice at your time of crisis and into the future. Please reach out to them. ​
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Victim Support Services Victims Assistance and Counselling Programs
If you need crisis assistance or help to recover from the ongoing effects of crime, trained Victims Assistance and Counselling Program team members in metropolitan and regional Victoria can provide support to you, your family and others affected by the crime.
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Depending on your situation, they can help with:
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crisis response
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help in making a formal police report and liaising with police
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assistance to find accommodation
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short-term counselling for eligible people
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access to support groups
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information about what happens in court and support with processes, such as completing victim impact statement
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Metropolitan Melbourne (West, East & Southern Metro)
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Windermere Victims Assistance Program, Narre Warren Ph 9705 3200
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Regional Victoria
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Horsham & Ballarat - Catholic Care 1300 033 818
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Gippsland Windermere Victims Assistance Program, Narre Warren Ph 9705 3200
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Barwon (Geelong, Surf Coast, etc)
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South West (Warrnambool, Portland, Hamilton, Camperdown, etc)
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Shepparton Goulburn Valley Community Health Centre 03 5831 6967
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Wangaratta Ovens and King Community Health Service 03 5723 2038
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Wodonga Gateway Community Health 02 6022 8888
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Bendigo, Echuca, Kyneton, Mildura and Swan Hill Anglicare assists regional areas in
1800 244 323, or email VAP@anglicarevic.org.au
Children of Domestic Homicide
Research conducted by University of Melbourne, indicates that children of domestic homicide victims suffer from severe trauma that can have long-lasting effects.
Unfortunately, there are few support services available to help them cope with their grief and navigate through this difficult time. There are even less services available who have the expertise in this very specialist area.
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In many cases, these children have to navigate a very adult-centric system, leaving them to deal with their emotions on their own after a parent is killed by their former or current partner. These children have a right to be heard.
If you are the child victim of domestic homicide and want to get in touch with your peers, you can reach out here