Independent Advocacy Bodies

The SAFV Centre receives government funding to deliver services to our community. We encourage you to raise your concerns directly with our organisation in the first instance. If the matter remains unresolved; or you are concerned about the service you have received, you are welcome to make a complaint to the following independent advocacy bodies.

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

Phone: 1300 884 706
Website: www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/making-complaint

The Victims of Crime Commissioner
Phone: 1800 010 017
Website: Make a complaint | Victims of Crime Commissioner

Department of Justice; Victim Services Support and Reform
Phone: 1800 819 817
Website: www.victimsofcrime.vic.gov.au/feedback-compliments-and-complaints

Health Complaints Commissioner  

Phone: 1300 582 113
Website: www.hcc.vic.gov.au/make-complaint

The Ombudsman (Victoria)

Phone: (03)9613 6222 or 1800 806 314 (regional only)
Website: www.ombudsman.vic.gov.au

Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission
Phone: 1300 891 848
Website: www.humanrights.vic.gov.au/for-organisations/

Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC)
Phone: 1300 006 842
Website: ovic.vic.gov.au/

Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner
Phone: 1300 796 344
Website: lsbc.vic.gov.au/consumers/consumer-enquiry-form