What VWCCS Does
For Victims & Witnesses
Find out how VWCCS can help victims & witnesses and what resources are available.
For Agencies
Importantly, VWCCS does not provide advocacy services. The agency focuses solely on providing a court support service for victims and witnesses of crime.
VWCCS accepts referrals from various victims of crime agencies including police, prosecutors, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), organisations supporting victims of domestic violence (male and female), social workers and the general public.
The court support team consists of trained volunteers. The service is free to all victims and witnesses.
Find out how we can help agencies and their clients and the services we provide.
Downing Centre Court Support Services Continue
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
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...
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,...
Locations
VWCCS has a permanent presence at several NSW courts in the Sydney CBD (Downing Centre) and Newcastle. We may also be to assist witnesses at other locations if advised a team member is available.