Are you a VICTIM or WITNESS of crime appearing in court?
and support you in court.
Are you an AGENCY working with victims & witnesses of crime?
and what services VWCCS offers.
Are you interested in GETTING INVOLVED with VWCCS?
by becoming a volunteer.
Where VWCCS Operates
VWCCS has a permanent presence at courts in the Sydney CBD (Downing Centre), Parramatta and Newcastle.
We may also be able to assist witnesses at other locations if team members are available.
What People Say
Our Statistics in Financial Year 2023/2024
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VWCCS In The Press
Parramatta Sun, 7 January 2015.
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“Support in court helps distraught”
by Matt Strand, Parramatta Advertiser, 22 October 2014.
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“Confronting The Monster Within”
by Paul Sheehan, Sydney Morning Herald, 15 July 2013.
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“Pieta Thornton provides support as the founder of Victims and Witnesses of Crime Court Support”
by Lisa Herbertson, Parramatta Advertiser, 11 May 2014
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VWCCS Operations Manager, Leanne Hillman, Wins NSW Volunteer of the Year
Image copyright Salty Dingo 2023VWCCS is very pleased to announce that our Operations Manager Leanne Hillman was selected as the 2023 NSW Volunteer of the Year. Leanne has been a volunteer Court Support Officer with the VWCCS since 2009 and her volunteering also...
Health Care Complaints Commission’s Invitation to VWCCS
VWCCS was extended an invitation from Nicole Lawless, Executive Director of Legal Services at the Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC) to provide support for victims and witnesses in giving evidence at the HCCC’s proceedings. The HCCC conducts all disciplinary...
The Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales, Becomes Patron of VWCCS Inc
VWCCS is very pleased to announce that Her Excellency, the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales has agreed to become the new patron for VWCCS. The Governor is a long-time supporter of the work of VWCCS. Prior to her appointment as Governor,...
VWCCS acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and pays respects to the Elders, past and present.