Please be advised that due to the rapid expansion of redress schemes, the Department of Justice and Community Safety is experiencing significant demand and associated challenges across all department schemes. Applicants to the Restorative Engagement and Redress Scheme for Victoria Police are particularly impacted.
We are working through all applications submitted prior to the Scheme’s closure. We acknowledge the impact the delays may have had on some participants. Outcomes will be communicated to participants in the new year.
About the scheme
The Restorative Engagement and Redress Scheme was established to provide redress support to former and current Victoria Police employees who had experienced past workplace sex discrimination or sexual harassment. Applications opened on 12 December 2019 and closed on 30 April 2024.
The scheme has concluded accepting applications.
The scheme is administered by the Department of Justice and Community Safety and is independent of Victoria Police. Your privacy will always be protected in line with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic). You can view the department’s information privacy policy.
Crisis support
If you need crisis support now, you can contact the following organisations at any time. They offer services such as phone and online counselling.
beyondblue
Counselling for anxiety, depression and suicide prevention:
- visit: www.beyondblue.org.au
- phone: 1300 224 636
Lifeline
Confidential crisis support and suicide prevention services:
- visit: www.lifeline.org.au
- phone: 13 11 14
1800RESPECT
Confidential information, counselling and support for people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse:
- visit: www.1800respect.org.au
- phone: 1800 737 732
Suicide Call Back Service
Professional mental health counselling and suicide prevention:
- visit: www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
- phone: 1300 659 467
MensLine Australia
Counselling for men with emotional health and relationship concerns:
- visit: www.mensline.org.au
- phone 1300 789 978
Triple Zero
Emergency services (police, fire and ambulance).
- phone: 000
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