Making a claim

You can prepare your own application for Victims of Crime Assistance, by completing an application form.

Please give as much detail as you can about the date of the offence, the police station it was reported to, the name of the investigating officer, the name of the offender (if known), as well as how the crime has affected you.

You may also need to provide supporting information such as a report from a psychologist, doctor or dentist, which outlines the injuries you have sustained.  The Victims Assistance Unit will let you know if this is needed.

Once an application has been received, the Victims Assistance Unit will obtain information from Tasmania Police, or the courts.

Allow at least four months for your application to be processed. This will depend on the availability of police files, medical reports and other substantiating information. 

Sometimes you may also have to wait for the outcome of the case in the court.

Not all applications for Victims of Crime Assistance are accepted.