Contact Us

Victims of Crime helpline

Monday to Sunday
8:00am – 11:00pm

Call 1800 819 817 or
Text 0427 767 891

vsa@justice.vic.gov.au

You can access this service if:

<img width="640" height="640" data-src="https://www.vapbsw.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/icon-bullet.svg" class="card-img-icon lazyload" alt="" decoding="async" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640/640;" /><noscript><img width="640" height="640" src="https://www.vapbsw.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/icon-bullet.svg" class="card-img-icon" alt="" decoding="async" />

you or someone close to you has been a victim of a violent crime

<img width="640" height="640" data-src="https://www.vapbsw.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/icon-bullet.svg" class="card-img-icon lazyload" alt="" decoding="async" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640/640;" /><noscript><img width="640" height="640" src="https://www.vapbsw.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/icon-bullet.svg" class="card-img-icon" alt="" decoding="async" />

you live, work or study in Barwon South West region

<img width="640" height="640" data-src="https://www.vapbsw.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/icon-bullet.svg" class="card-img-icon lazyload" alt="" decoding="async" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640/640;" /><noscript><img width="640" height="640" src="https://www.vapbsw.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/icon-bullet.svg" class="card-img-icon" alt="" decoding="async" />

you have experienced a violent crime against the person in Victoria (for both reported and unreported crimes)

Cost

This is a free service

This service is funded by the Victorian Government Department of Justice and Community Safety.

Do I need a referral?

No. You do not need a referral to access this service. Please call the Victims of Crime Helpline and they will be able to support you.

Geelong – by appointment only

12-14 Halstead Place
Geelong West VIC 3218

Quick exit