Victims and Witnesses of Crime Court Support | Victims and Witnesses of Crime Court Support

Welcome

Since its establishment in 2006 VWCCS has supported over 28,000 victims and witnesses of crime and assisted more than 287,000 court attendees.

Latest news

VWCCS Returns to Waverley Court

We’re delighted to return to Waverley Local Court from 10 August, supporting clients every Monday and Friday. Following renovations and a service pause, our volunteers are glad to be back supporting victims and witnesses from the local community.

New CSO Recruitment Round now CLOSED

Applications for volunteer Court Support Officers have now closed.

Visit our ‘Volunteer with VWCCS’ page to learn more about other available positions.

What people say

“Thank you so much for taking the time to talk me through the whole court process – it was very helpful & has gone a long way to making me feel calmer & more confident….”

“Without this support I would still be sitting in the waiting area completely clueless as to what was happening”

“The lady was amazing!!!”

Are you a VICTIM or WITNESS of crime appearing in court?

Find out how VWCCS can help
and support you in court.

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Are you an AGENCY working with victims & witnesses of crime?

Find out what skills VWCCS’s staff have
and what services VWCCS offers.

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Are you interested in GETTING INVOLVED with VWCCS?

Find out how you can assist VWCCS
by becoming a volunteer.

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Where VWCCS Operates

VWCCS has a permanent presence at courts in the Sydney CBD (Downing Centre), Parramatta, Waverley and Newcastle.
We may also be able to assist witnesses at other locations if team members are available.

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What People Say

“I have the greatest admiration for VWCCS and having experienced first hand the help you give to so many people I cannot thank you enough… I will never forget your kindness.”

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Our Statistics in Financial Year 2025/2026

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2023/24 Annual Report

2024/25 Annual Report

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VWCCS News

VWCCS in the news

Oct 22, 2026

VWCCS featured in the Sydney Morning Herald’s Good Weekend 19 October 2026 We were pleased to see VWCCS featured in Good Weekend, the Sydney Morning Herald’s weekend magazine, on Saturday 17 October. Written by journalist Liz Gooch, “The kindness of strangers” follows...

Downing Centre Court Support Services Continue

Jul 21, 2025

Victims and Witnesses of Crime Court Support (VWCCS) has continued to support individuals attending court, during the ongoing repairs to the Downing Centre building. 🟣 The District Court Support Team has maintained operations across courts throughout Sydney since the...

VWCCS Introduces Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan

Dec 16, 2024

On December 6, at our Quarterly Training Day, we were proud to launch the VWCCS Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). This marks a significant milestone in our commitment to reconciliation and our dedication to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...