man charged with serious sexual offences.

Detectives from the Sale Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) have charged a man following an investigation into a series of alleged sexual offences in the Wellington area.

The 36-year-old man has been charged with a range of offences including stalking, offensive behaviour, sexual activity directed at another person, involving a child in the production of child abuse material and possessing child abuse material.

Sexual offences can have profound and lasting impacts on victims, often affecting their physical safety, emotional wellbeing and sense of security. For many victims of crime, understanding the support available after reporting an incident can be an important step in the recovery process. In Victoria, individuals who have experienced harm as a result of violent or sexual offences may be eligible to apply for financial assistance through the Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS). The scheme can help victims of crime access counselling, medical treatment and other expenses associated with recovery. If you or someone close to you has been affected by a sexual offence, sending an enquiry can help you better understand the support available and the steps involved in making an application.