Victims of crime

The Queensland Government website has more information for Victims and witnesses of crime including:

• Support services:
  • Search for a support service
  • Support for young people
  • Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
  • Support when going to court
• Financial assistance:
  • What help is available and who can apply
  • Financial assistance application forms
  • What to do if your circumstances change after you apply
• Contacting Victims Assist Queensland:
  • Complete an online information request
• Your rights as a victim of crime:
  • View the Charter of Victims' Rights
  • Making a complaint
• What to do if you've witnessed a crime:
  • Reporting a crime to police

Get legal advice

We don't give advice in this area of law.

We can’t give legal advice about personal injury claims. You should speak to a private lawyer specialising in this area of law.

Community legal centres give legal advice on a range of topics. Contact them to find out if they can help.

Knowmore is a free service offering legal advice and information to help you consider your options about compensation, redress and other legal issues related to institutional child sexual abuse.

Queensland Law Society can refer you to a specialist private lawyer for advice or representation. Some private lawyers may give a free initial consultation for personal injury matters.

Who else can help?

These organisations may be able to help. They don’t give legal advice.

VictimConnect provides specialist counselling and case management to assist with the practical impacts of violent crime.

Office of the Victims Commissioner has online resources including Victims Pathways for people who have experienced property crime or sexual violence, to help them understand reporting options, the investigation and court process. 

Victim Assist Queensland gives financial assistance, information and referrals to support services to help victims of crime in Queensland.

Civil Law Legal Scheme has been set up to help financial disadvantaged people access legal help for civil law matters.

Crime Stoppers is a telephone hotline for members of the community to provide anonymous information about criminal activity.

DV Connect gives free help and advice to women, men and children affected by domestic and family violence.

Bravehearts provides counselling and support for children and young people who have experienced child sexual assault.

Immigrant Women’s Support Service (IWSS) is a support service for immigrant and refugee women and their children from non-English speaking backgrounds that are affected by domestic and sexual violence.

Queensland Sexual Assault Helpline is a free, confidential service giving information and referrals for victims of sexual assault.

Kids Helpline is a free, confidential, 24 hour telephone counselling service for young people aged between 5 - 25 years.

WorkSafe can help with general enquiries about injuries (physical, psychiatric or psychological) arising due to work, including injuries that have occurred in the workplace as a result of a crime.