Victim Support Service South Australia

Service Description

A state-wide, community-based, not-for-profit organisation in South Australia. Our mission is for South Australian victims of crime and abuse to feel respected, supported and safe. VSS is a trauma-informed service. We offer three core supports: - Redress Support Program for Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse. Our staff are skilled in providing support to people who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse and can assist survivors to access the National Redress Scheme. Support is provided face to face or by telephone. - Safer Spaces Program provides support for victims of crime and abuse navigating the criminal justice system. Our volunteers also provide support via phone or for web and email enquiries. - Court Companions Program supports victims in criminal courts in metropolitan Adelaide and regional South Australia. Our volunteers accompany victims of crime during their time in court.

Hours of Operation

Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm

Accessibility

Referral System

Online self referral form. Via phone call to Safer Spaces team at VSS.

Service Fees

No

Languages (other than English)

Afrikaans

Disability Access

Yes. Wheelchair accessible

Organisational Information

Area Served

SA

Parent Organisation

Victim Support Service

Postal Address

PO Box 2435

Adelaide

SA

5001

Other Information

Volunteering Opportunities

Yes - providing court assistance for victims of crime in South Australia. Volunteers also provide over the phone support for victims of crime and abuse navigating the criminal justice system.

Last Updated: 26 September 2023