Referrals - homicide Support

Queensland Homicide Victim Support Group - 1800 774 744
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24 hours. Services offered depend on the client’s situation. If the homicide is very recent, QHVSG can assist with compensation for funeral arrangements and financial assistance for dependents. They also have limited funds for other services such as crime scene clean up and counselling. The service is a peer support service. They run support meetings throughout Queensland, can send out information packs and monthly newsletters, and can advocate for clients depending on their issue.

Families of Victims of Homicide (Lillian Johnson) - (07) 3239 6186
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Part of the Department of Justice and Attorney General. For immediate family members of murder victims. Provides assistance for part of the victim’s funeral expenses (up to $4000.00), a maximum of $2000.00 per family for counselling and/or travel to and from the funeral and/or trial, and also $30 000.00 dependant’s compensation, for children who were completely financially dependent on the victim.

Last Updated: 19 May 2006