{"product_id":"victim-assist-queensland-vaq-counselling","title":"Victim Assist Queensland (VAQ) \u0026 Victims of Crime (VIC) Counselling","description":"\u003cp\u003eVictims Assist QLD (VAQ) Free Counselling Support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Trauma Informed practice, Luminous Path provides trauma centred counselling to Victims of crime committed in Queensland including (But not limited to) various forms of assault, physical \u0026amp; emotional abuse, Domestic and Family Violence as well as \u003ca title=\"Other Incidents of Crime\" href=\"https:\/\/www.publications.qld.gov.au\/ckan-publications-attachments-prod\/resources\/a6d1ac02-5776-492b-8918-73f8bb635d9c\/victim-assist-instructions-for-claiming-special-assistance-for-primary-victims.pdf?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256\u0026amp;X-Amz-Credential=ASIAT3RVOAXVLS6QW767%2F20260506%2Fap-southeast-2%2Fs3%2Faws4_request\u0026amp;X-Amz-Date=20260506T135427Z\u0026amp;X-Amz-Expires=3600\u0026amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host\u0026amp;X-Amz-Security-Token=IQoJb3JpZ2luX2VjENX%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2FwEaDmFwLXNvdXRoZWFzdC0yIkcwRQIhALrBtBaJ%2Fwn6gdR7nP7u930t7zCQnqpYb9hZ2apC1rxfAiAZQwrSuX%2FW4xvXqjWsH2UFrUAUz7EyoH%2BZUzz2oYPB0SrTBQie%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F8BEAQaDDI2NTMyNjI5ODYwMiIME%2BicxJ7uKh%2FEnPObKqcF%2FJtjpas%2B6eyhVC3MGNfWstucLldtoYq9JCn%2BMNrU%2FgYQWDjcC2yWZ3RP9GAeKey59%2BsKkeD%2BKqWeH5GHKvPpbn3N2qpyyo5a6vH8JX7%2BHHVRj0VWl65i8Er%2FibaVtyVxxX%2FLMpPgh5s9ucU8GIKG9WQoCVWmru6x6sKsJD2gXQlusGdHrATOu1q0cD6YzKJB8GrO0jPEqyCVw6ainlKtBJ9dV0ufJhsrzI0X8%2B3KWwCLuoKxWlL3OM02TU7RiVMOgCz1XER1C7XrcmFR4BJGoqKWKomkGBc4Fmmjg6DwrJqYaTn37EKvrjhVmU6xGuTHLd%2BdzQLVUD1M3v67fPswl20wxH3ijq7amSgyK7jaPvYU7TJLsQKTuPRFlbt%2FHXaAiU6mHgwZcKrtY8taK0UFyDCEP%2FVaC7qNoXRLrcE4T3vLyyeZ%2B9OQ9fYZzhMK0sXPWnNE7OSaaJzCqU%2Fu%2FcUyEK%2BPpEW6%2Fc6jvk9t0a0n7XrAMKHT3LsrIUCgZhlD5Nlkr2IigzdW9XRQp%2Bivylv053IQsbKJmaiEZGB1As0EMLVOeiQ0jX0%2F45xbKsf748l7BHtwi2rN0GJlT0nLAZKUXkm6AJvrVaBdCpKqXJsoCrsWulCLHPfeg5J4PM7SIEJsv9UHHaqRE5E7LUYG%2BCE2OnDzce2KCY1xgjUcr7LhZcqloOlh0Qd%2FfYB7cCsVLxKMV4G8DIJMKeVbldwvP%2B7YyJP%2BWi8ICduX64UtJVoLn0uCnPNln7oUsKkh50CZuKjAgXVWI%2BPE8R0LCNdqtQkb6tukB2CbTx8NsRnxW00FADJaIslIbidQ7W%2Fl310Y%2FXMreADCdCTYjZIJrK4Np69yKee17LY89pILAo%2F7Z7pBZn1ZjnGRM8tWm61nF4v3QTgn8DXW%2B31%2BAjCu%2BOzPBjqxAYxzjbERsyQtMyL%2F3n%2Bd1vHzspHKyDhdKErxkeg9V%2Fnu1dbknLm5cUkR%2BvZhmXH%2B%2BCqw6aDmtYLgqrsCHFgv2p7yWG2NmDIJFoHUD3y3823W%2BD2i2qeUlwr3DLD1KRt0xCj%2Ffx%2B8gcbhf%2FRgyE8JuuQrGCEeAHW0CCZrG0Be4QZl2IgiJeVT2F%2B7WTGnm4We%2BjfPc3PervCA%2FP9pi7wmSwDBo6mJbKHDLnddt39U%2FbHRoA%3D%3D\u0026amp;X-Amz-Signature=569825b66b01141c6ca413b9bb33564c8f80b9de93c498bf7e3af181f6d0385b\"\u003eother incidents of crime\u003c\/a\u003e across Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you already have a VAQ approved application number, nominate Luminous Path as your preferred service provider and we will invoice VAQ directly - \u003cstrong\u003eNo upfront costs\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Victim Assist QLD?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictim Assist Queensland (VAQ) is a Queensland Government service that assists victims of violent crime; either primary victims, witnesses, and family members attempt to recover by providing financial assistance, referrals to support services, and access to information. This includes assistance of expenses such as Counselling, Medical treatment, Safety security, and Emergency relocation. More information can be found on the \u003ca title=\"VAQ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qld.gov.au\/law\/crime-and-police\/victim-assist-queensland#:~:text=Victim%20Assist%20Queensland%20helps%20victims%20of%20crime,and%20their%20families%20to%20specialist%20support%20services\"\u003eVAQ Website\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Apply for VAQ Financial Assistance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplications must typically be made within 3 years of the crime, or by age 21 for child victims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMust Report the Crime to the Police - Retain Police Reference Number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide Evidence - Include details of the violence, injuries, and supporting documentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubmit a Financial Assistance Application Form online via the QLD Government \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.qld.gov.au\/law\/crime-and-police\/victims-and-witnesses-of-crime\/financial-assistance\/making-claim\/applying\/how-to\/apply-for-financial-assistance-for-victims-of-crime\" title=\"Apply for Financial Assistance\"\u003eWebsite\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have been impacted by crime while in QLD and are looking to make an application to VAQ, Luminous Path may also be able to assist with the Special primary victim \u003ca title=\"Special Primary Victim Report VAQ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.publications.qld.gov.au\/dataset\/applying-for-financial-assistance-victims-of-crime\/resource\/36ed0f00-16c5-4fe7-b0a7-8fab8a5468ba\"\u003ereport\u003c\/a\u003e to support the application of assessment for a Financial Assistance claim through Victim Assist. The crime must be reported to the police and you must obtain the Police reference number. Comprehensive Assessment is at the cost of the client and may be reimbursed by VAQ - \u003cstrong\u003eUpfront costs involved\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictims of Crime (VIC) Counselling Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Trauma Informed practice, Luminous Path provides trauma centred counselling to Victims of crime committed in Victoria including (But not limited to) various forms of assault, physical \u0026amp; emotional abuse, Domestic and Family Violence as well as other incidents of crime across Victoria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you already have a FAS Notice of Decision, nominate Luminous Path as your preferred service provider and we will invoice FAS directly - \u003cstrong\u003eNo upfront costs\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Victims of Crime Assistance (VIC)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictims of Crime Assistance VIC  is a Victorian Government initiative providing support, information, and financial assistance to people affected by violent crime committed within the state of Victoria. More information can be found on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.victimsofcrime.vic.gov.au\/\" title=\"Victims of Crime VIC Website\"\u003eVictims of Crime (VIC) Website\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuminous Path provides services online via Telehealth - So wherever you are, you are welcome to access the service through online delivery or telephone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have been impacted by violence or crime in QLD or VIC, \u003ca title=\"Contact Us\" href=\"https:\/\/luminouspath.com.au\/pages\/contact\"\u003ereach out\u003c\/a\u003e to our team to find out more information. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuminous Path Practitioners are Trauma-Informed. Luminous Path is not an Emergency and\/or Crisis Service; If ever you are in danger or in an Emergency situation, always call 000 (Australia) or your local emergency line.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57811086311727,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/9169\/9503\/files\/VAQ.jpg?v=1778115976","url":"https:\/\/luminouspath.com.au\/products\/victim-assist-queensland-vaq-counselling","provider":"Luminous Path Counselling \u0026 Sex Therapy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}