Victims Assistance Program
The Victims Assistance Program provides assistance to victims of violent crime and is a free service open to people living in the Loddon Mallee area of Victoria. It helps victims, witnesses and affected family members manage and recover from the effects of crime.
There are also Koori Engagement Workers available who can assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victims of crime.
Call (03) 5440 1100, or visit Anglicare Victoria’s Bendigo office or the website to learn how to access the program.
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Victims of Crime Support Services
The Victims of Crime website can give you and your family free information, advice, and support.
If you are a victim of crime, you and your family may be entitled to free support.
You can call on 1800 819 817 or text 0427 767 891. The line is open from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM, 7 days a week.
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Victim and witness support from the Office of Public Prosecutions
If you are a victim or a witness, going to court and giving evidence may feel challenging. There are support services available to you and your family if you need help.
Learn more from the Office of Public Prosecutions (OPP) about services you can connect with, your rights as a victim of crime, or help to understand the court process.
Reviewed 7 December 2023
