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Loddon Mallee Victims Assistance Program
Victims of crime counselling service
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Closes 11pm
Loddon Mallee Victims Assistance Program
Contact
Location
25 Helm Street KANGAROO FLAT VIC 3555
Opening times
Hours might change due to public holiday
Today
8am–11pm
Saturday
8am–11pm
Sunday
8am–11pm
Monday
8am–11pm
Tuesday
8am–11pm
Wednesday
8am–11pm
Thursday
8am–11pm
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Call 1800 244 323About this service
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Additional information
Providing an integrated service for victims of crime.
The program is designed to assist victims to overcome the negative effects of the trauma of crime.
It provides Information about:
-- the police
-- court processes
-- victims rights
-- VOCAT applications
-- support agencies and services
-- Access to appropriate counselling and support groups
-- Advocacy
-- Practical Support
-- Court Support
The Victims Assistance Program workers are assisted through a network of dedicated volunteers situated in a number of key locations across the Loddon Mallee.
Who is a Victim of Crime
A victim of crime is a person who has suffered harm because of a criminal act. The harm can be physical injury, emotional trauma or financial loss.
A victim may include those directly affected by crime, or their families and friends. It also includes witnesses to a crime and relatives of a person who dies as a result of a crime.
Crimes may includes:
-- Assault
-- Rape
-- Robbery
-- Stalking
-- Homicide
-- Burglary
-- Child abuse
-- Culpable driving
-- Domestic violence
-- and other crimes.
Recovering from Crime
After experiencing a crime you may experience difficulty in continuing your daily activities.
Here are some suggestions that may help you to cope…
-- Consult your doctor to have your health assessed.
-- Contact friends
-- try to rest as much as possible
-- Invite a friend to stay with you for a few hours a day.
-- Maintain a normal schedule of activities, if possible
-- Eat well balanced and regular meals - even if you do not feel like it
-- Express your feelings when they arise
-- Try to keep a reasonable level of physical activity
-- You may think about your experiences and have flashbacks or nightmares - they may decrease over time and become less painful.
The program is designed to assist victims to overcome the negative effects of the trauma of crime.
It provides Information about:
-- the police
-- court processes
-- victims rights
-- VOCAT applications
-- support agencies and services
-- Access to appropriate counselling and support groups
-- Advocacy
-- Practical Support
-- Court Support
The Victims Assistance Program workers are assisted through a network of dedicated volunteers situated in a number of key locations across the Loddon Mallee.
Who is a Victim of Crime
A victim of crime is a person who has suffered harm because of a criminal act. The harm can be physical injury, emotional trauma or financial loss.
A victim may include those directly affected by crime, or their families and friends. It also includes witnesses to a crime and relatives of a person who dies as a result of a crime.
Crimes may includes:
-- Assault
-- Rape
-- Robbery
-- Stalking
-- Homicide
-- Burglary
-- Child abuse
-- Culpable driving
-- Domestic violence
-- and other crimes.
Recovering from Crime
After experiencing a crime you may experience difficulty in continuing your daily activities.
Here are some suggestions that may help you to cope…
-- Consult your doctor to have your health assessed.
-- Contact friends
-- try to rest as much as possible
-- Invite a friend to stay with you for a few hours a day.
-- Maintain a normal schedule of activities, if possible
-- Eat well balanced and regular meals - even if you do not feel like it
-- Express your feelings when they arise
-- Try to keep a reasonable level of physical activity
-- You may think about your experiences and have flashbacks or nightmares - they may decrease over time and become less painful.
* Details may vary. Please call the service before visiting to double check details.
* Details may vary. Please call the service before visiting to double check details.