Question
Number
210
Subject
Human rights
(Victim Support)
(Victim Support)
Asked by
Cain, Peter
Directed to
Minister for Human Rights
Question asked on
13 March 2025
Answer due on
20 April 2025
Question asked
- In what timeframe can victims expect to hear back from Victim Support ACT regarding financial assistance funding applications.
- Is there a statutory timeframe for responses referred to in part (1).
- How many responses to the Victim Support ACT Financial Assistance Scheme have been provided within (a) 30 days, (b) 60 days and (c) 90 days.
- How do the wait times, referred to in part (3), compare to the national average.
- What are the criteria for receiving the Financial Assistance Scheme.
- On what grounds can the Financial Assistance Scheme be rejected.
- What is the referral process from Victim Support ACT for neurodiverse victims of sexual, emotional or physical abuse.
- On what grounds can an application to register an Assistance Dog in the ACT be rejected.