Two people were taken to hospital following an alleged machete attack in Melbourne’s CBD in the early hours of Labour Day. Police allege a 25-year-old man armed with a machete attacked a man and a woman near the intersection of Queen Street and Flinders Street shortly after 2:30am. The woman, believed to be in her 20s, suffered serious upper-body injuries, while a man in his 20s was treated for injuries and taken to hospital in a stable condition.

 

This incident occurs mere days after a separate fatal stabbing in the city’s outer north, where four teenagers have been charged with murder. Violent incidents such as this can leave victims facing prolonged physical injuries, emotional trauma and unexpected financial burdens. In Victoria, individuals who suffer harm as a result of violent offences may be eligible to apply for financial assistance under the Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS).

 

The scheme can assist eligible victims with expenses including counselling, medical treatment, and other recovery-related costs. As cost of living pressures continue to rise, financial assistance from the scheme can be instrumental to a victim’s physical and psychological recovery.

 

If you or someone close to you has been impacted by violent crime, sending an enquiry can help you better understand the potential support available.