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How QHVSG Helps

Although nothing can take away your pain, it can help to know that you are not alone. Having worked exclusively with victims of homicide for over a decade, the QHVSG recognises what you’re going through. QHVSG staff and volunteers may be able to assist you in the following ways:

Assistance with writing your application for compensation
Emergency financial assistance
24-hour phone support, for whenever you need someone to talk to
Court support
Personal support / home visits
Support meetings
Access to QHVSG’s monthly newsletter
Assistance with understanding the legal system
Advice with housing issues
Referrals to counseling services
Referrals to other support services (i.e drug or alcohol abuse)
Respite accommodation for you and your family
Assistance with writing victim impact statements
Personal advocacy on your behalf
Referrals to legal advisors

Please call QHVSG staff on 1800 774 744 for more information.

We educate victims, ourselves & all sectors


	The Grief Process
	Victims Right
	Handling the Media
	The Legal System
	Financial Assistance
	How QHVSG Helps
	Organising a Funeral
	When the Offender is Mentally Ill

We recognise that the victims of homicide extend
beyond the deceased and includes family, friends

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3rd September 2010