Since officially launching at Tangalooma Island Resort on 6 March, Voice for Victims Foundation has made significant progress in establishing its new victim support service.
Its first priority was building a qualified, trauma-informed support team, including a full-time social worker. With that team now in place, victims can call (07) 3497 0819 between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Friday, or complete a simple online form at voiceforvictims.org.au.
Every victim’s circumstances are different. The team takes the time to understand what has happened, assess each person’s needs and determine whether they qualify for elevated support or would be better assisted by another specialist service.
The support provided can vary enormously. It has ranged from replacing an orthopaedic bed for a victim’s beloved dog to arranging overnight security for a terrified family on Easter Sunday. When the original offenders returned and attempted another home invasion, the security guard intervened and scared them away.
Any victim of crime in Queensland can contact the Foundation. Elevated support is available for victims of violent home invasions, grievous bodily harm and attempted murder—crimes for which no dedicated support service previously existed. Since 1 July, Queensland Police can also refer victims directly through its Redbourne Referral Service.
Alongside its support service, the Foundation continues to advocate to ensure victims’ voices are heard and their rights are not forgotten. Most recently, it appeared at the parliamentary hearing into the Youth Justice (Circuit Breaker) Amendment Bill 2026, where it was the only organisation to speak specifically on behalf of victims.
The Foundation is now preparing to mark National Victims of Crime Day. Everyone is welcome at the TGIF Brisbane Lunch, a fundraising event at The Officers Mess on 11 September. Tickets are available at events.humanitix.com/tgif-brisbane-lunch.
On National Victims of Crime Day itself, 16 September, the Foundation will hold its inaugural Climb Against Crime, with 56 invited participants climbing Brisbane’s Story Bridge in solidarity with victims and to raise funds for their support. Later that evening, Brisbane landmarks—including the Story Bridge and City Hall—will be lit yellow to shine a spotlight on victims of crime.
If you want to help victims of crime, make a donation at voiceforvictims.org.au/get-involved/ways-to-give/.
