Events

September 2026
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Mon, 23 Mar, 9am - 4:30pm AEDT 
Victims Services Training for Community Workers: Wollongong
Wollongong Library
Tue, 21 Apr, 9:30am - 4:30pm AEST 
Albury - Victims Services Training for Community Workers
Mirambeena Community Centre, Lavington NSW, Australia
Wed, 20 May, 9:30am - 4:30pm AEST 
Deniliquin - Victims Services Training for Community Workers
Intereach - Community Room B, Deniliquin NSW, Australia
Mon, 25 May, 9:30am - 4:30pm AEST 
Dubbo - Victims Services Training for Community Workers
Western Plains Cultural Centre, Dubbo NSW, Australia
Wed, 10 Jun, 9:30am - 4:30pm AEST 
Coffs Harbour - Victims Services Training for Community Workers
Cavanbah Centre, Coffs Harbour NSW, Australia
Tue, 16 Jun, 9:30am - 4:30pm AEST 
Katoomba - Victims Services Training for Community Workers
Blue Mountains Cultural Centre Seminar Room, Katoomba NSW, Australia
Mon, 22 Jun, 9:30am - 4:30pm AEST 
Marrickville - Victims Services Training for Community Workers
Marrickville Library Pavilion Hall, Marrickville NSW, Australia
Mon, 29 Jun, 9:30am - 4:30pm AEST 
Newcastle - Victims Services Training for Community Workers
502 Nu Space, Newcastle NSW, Australia
Thu, 30 Jul, 9:30am - 4:30pm AEST 
Bathurst - Victims Services Training for Community Workers
Panthers Bathurst - Panorama Room, Bathurst NSW, Australia
Fri, 31 Jul, 9:30am - 4:30pm AEST 
Wyong - Victims Services Training for Community Workers
Gudjagang Ngara Li Dhi Aboriginal Corporation, Wyong NSW, Australia
Mon, 17 Aug, 9:30am - 4:30pm AEST 
Tweed Heads - Victims Services Training for Community Workers
Tweed Heads Civic Centre & Cultural Centre - South Sea Islander meeting room , Tweed Heads NSW, Australia
Tue, 18 Aug, 9:30am - 4:30pm AEST 
Lismore - Victims Services Training for Community Workers
Invercauld House, Goonellabah NSW, Australia

About

Practical training for community workers across NSW

Build the skills and confidence to support victim-survivors with Victims Services financial assistance applications.

Improve application quality and assist more victim-survivors access the support they’re entitled to under the Victims Rights and Support Act.

Module One - Understanding the Victims Support Scheme

An overview of the scheme, types of support available, time limits, evidence and key considerations when helping a client to decide whether and when to apply.

Module Two - Completing an application step-by-step

A step-by-step walk through of the application form, with a deep dive into collecting correct information and providing valid supporting evidence.

Module Three - Lodged applications - what next?

An explanation of what might happen after the application is lodged, the internal and external review processes and getting legal help.

What you will gain

  • Confidence completing victims’ compensation forms

  • Clear understanding of eligibility and financial assistance categories

  • Guidance on required supporting evidence

  • Practical tips to avoid common mistakes

Details:

Full day workshops - 9.30am - 4.30pm

Tickets - $25 +GST&BF

CLCNSW Members - Contact us for 100% discount code.

Includes lunch and light refreshments.