All scheme participants have now received the final decision on their application.
Existing requests for internal review are being progressed.
Participants are continuing to access counselling and therapeutic sessions as outlined in their redress offer and take part in restorative engagement.
The scheme is now in its final stage.
About the scheme
The 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 is run by the Department of Justice and Community Safety. It is independent of Victoria Police.
Participant privacy is protected under the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic) and the department’s privacy policy.
Crisis support
If you are experiencing an emergency, please contact Triple Zero on 000(opens in a new window) immediately for police, fire or ambulance.
You can access phone and online counselling via the crisis services listed below.
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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