residents confronted in truganina home invasion.
Two residents were inside their Truganina home on Fiore Way when several offenders allegedly entered the property and confronted them in the hallway.
A 35-year-old man was allegedly threatened with a machete while demands were made for cash. He sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the incident. A 40-year-old woman was also inside the property and, while she was not physically injured, was confronted during the home invasion. The offenders allegedly searched several rooms before leaving with multiple pieces of gold jewellery.
A home invasion can have an impact that extends well beyond physical injury. Having strangers enter a home while occupants are present can affect a person's sense of security and wellbeing, including their ability to feel safe in their own home afterwards.
For people affected by an incident like this, the Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) may provide a pathway to financial assistance where the eligibility requirements are met. Depending on the circumstances, assistance may be available for counselling costs, medical expenses, safety-related expenses and other recovery-related expenses. Understanding whether you qualify, and what evidence may be required, can be an important first step in seeking support following a violent crime.