There is plenty of support available to help you with your Financial Assistance Scheme application.
Most importantly, you can authorise someone to apply on your behalf if you want.
FAS portal and website updates - August 2025
The Financial Assistance Scheme is making important updates across the portal and website to introduce new online functionality for FAS applicants, authorised representatives and service providers.
Nominate someone to help with your Financial Assistance Scheme application
Victims of violent crime can nominate someone to help them apply for financial assistance through Victoria's Financial Assistance Scheme.
Get help in your language for the Financial Assistance Scheme
Information about the Financial Assistance Scheme is available in 20 languages.
Legal assistance with the Financial Assistance Scheme
Although the Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) is designed to be accessible for all victims, you may still wish to have a lawyer assist you.
Support services for victims
See what support services are available to help victims of crime and Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) applicants.
Marra Yattakunar Pathway
The Financial Assistance Scheme has a dedicated Marra Yattakunar Pathway (meaning Community Helpers in the Woi Wurrung language) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victims of violent crime.
Accessibility support for the Financial Assistance Scheme
The Financial Assistance Scheme aims to be accessible and flexible in providing assistance to victims, and has a range of supports in place to help people with disability to access financial assistance.
Identity verification
You may need to complete an identity verification check as part of your application.
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