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Plain-language guides to help you understand victim impact statements.

Whether you're just beginning to understand what a victim impact statement is, or you're ready to write yours, these guides are here to help.

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By State
July 30, 2026

How to describe loss of enjoyment of life in a WA compensation claim

How to describe loss of enjoyment of life in a WA criminal injuries compensation claim.

General guides about impact statements
July 23, 2026

How to use an impact statement to support a Redress Scheme application

How to write the impact section of a National Redress Scheme application.

By State
August 4, 2026

How to write your impact statement for a Tasmanian compensation claim

How to write the impact statement in a Tasmanian victims of crime assistance claim.

By State
July 23, 2026

How to write your statement for a WA compensation claim

How to write the impact statement in a WA criminal injuries compensation claim.

By State
July 23, 2026

Criminal injuries compensation WA: a plain-language guide

A plain-language guide to claiming criminal injuries compensation in WA.

By State
August 4, 2026

Victims of crime in Tasmania: your rights, support and compensation

A plain-language guide to support, rights and compensation for victims of crime in Tasmania.

Victim Impact Statement Examples
July 30, 2026

A powerful victim impact statement example for domestic violence

An example of a powerful domestic violence victim impact statement.

By State
July 23, 2026

Victims of crime in WA: your rights, support and compensation

A plain-language guide to support, rights and compensation for victims of crime in WA.

General guides about impact statements
July 11, 2026

Supporting a Client Through a Victim Impact Statement

For the worker in the room when the statement gets written.

General guides about impact statements
July 11, 2026

How to help someone write an impact statement

A guide for the person sitting beside the person writing their impact statement.

By State
August 10, 2026

Victim Impact Statements in Western Australia: A Complete Guide

A complete guide on Victim Impact Statements for Western Australia

By State
July 10, 2026

Victim Impact Statements in Tasmania: A Complete Guide

A complete guide on Victim Impact Statements for Tasmania

General guides about impact statements
July 10, 2026

Victim impact statement template: a structure you can copy

A template to help you write your victim impact statement.

Victim Impact Statement Examples
July 18, 2026

Car Accident Victim Impact Statement Example

A fictional victim impact statement after a crash left a cyclist paralysed.

Victim Impact Statement Examples
July 18, 2026

Dog Attack Victim Impact Statement Example

A fictional dog attack victim impact statement showing how to describe injury, fear and financial loss.

Victim Impact Statement Examples
July 18, 2026

Drink Driving Victim Impact Statement Example

A fictional victim impact statement written after a serious drink driving car crash.

Victim Impact Statement Examples
July 10, 2026

Victim Impact Statement Example: Workplace Bullying and Harassment

A fictional victim impact statement about workplace bullying and harassment.

Victim Impact Statement Examples
July 10, 2026

Victim Impact Statement Example for Stalking

A victim statement describing the impact of being stalked.

Victim Impact Statement Examples
July 6, 2026

Victim Impact Statement Example: AI-Generated Image Abuse (Deepfakes)

A fictional victim impact statement about AI-generated deepfake image abuse.

By State
July 6, 2026

Victim Impact Statements in Victoria: A Complete Guide

A complete guide on Victim Impact Statements for Victoria

By State
June 7, 2026

Victim Impact Statements in the ACT: A Complete Guide

A complete guide on Victim Impact Statements for the ACT

By State
July 6, 2026

Victim Impact Statements in the Northern Territory: A Complete Guide

A complete guide on Victim Impact Statements for the Northern Territory

By State
July 6, 2026

Victim Impact Statements in Queensland: A Complete Guide

A complete guide on Victim Impact Statements for Queensland

By State
July 1, 2026

Victim Impact Statements in South Australia: A Complete Guide

A complete guide on Victim Impact Statements for South Australia

Victim Impact Statement Examples
July 1, 2026

Victim Impact Statement Example for Fraud

Read an example victim impact statement written by a fictional victim of fraud

Victim Impact Statement Examples
June 30, 2026

Victim Impact Statement Example for Child Sexual Abuse

An example of a victim impact statement for child sexual abuse

General guides about impact statements
June 30, 2026

How Long Should a Victim Impact Statement Be? (Australia)

How long should a victim impact statement be? Most of Australia sets no limit, the rule of thumb is one to three pages, and NSW caps it at 20.

General guides about impact statements
June 30, 2026

Can You Use ChatGPT or AI to Write a Victim Impact Statement?

Using AI to write a victim impact statement - is it okay, or not?

General guides about impact statements
June 30, 2026

Who Reads Your Victim Impact Statement? (And Will the Offender See It?)

Find out who reads and will have access to your victim impact statement

Victim Impact Statement Examples
June 29, 2026

Victim Impact Statement Example for Domestic Violence

A plain, powerful example of a victim impact statement for domestic violence, written in one survivor's voice

Victim Impact Statement Examples
June 29, 2026

Victim Impact Statement Example for Coercive Control

An example victim impact statement for coercive control, written in one survivor's voice, to help you find the words for your own.

General guides about impact statements
June 29, 2026

How to Write a Victim Impact Statement: Everything you need to know

A complete guide to writing a victim impact statement in Australia. What to include, what to leave out, examples, where to get help, and how criminal compensation connects.

General guides about impact statements
June 29, 2026

How to Write a Victim Impact Statement for Coercive Control

A guide to writing a victim impact statement for coercive control in Australia. What to include, what to leave out, and where to get help.

Victim Impact Statement Examples
June 24, 2026

Victim impact statement example for homicide (written by a family member)

A fictional homicide victim impact statement written by a brother, showing how family members can write about their loss.

Victim Impact Statement Examples
June 24, 2026

Victim Impact Statement Example for Sexual Assault

This example shows how a victim-survivor of sexual assault describes the impact it had on her life.

Victim Impact Statement Examples
June 23, 2026

Victim Impact Statement example - a parent Writing a Victim Impact Statement on Behalf of their Child

A fictional example of a parent's victim impact statement written on behalf of their child after a home break-in and assault.

General guides about impact statements
June 23, 2026

How to Write a Victim Impact Statement for Your Child

A guide for parents writing a victim impact statement on behalf of their child, for court and compensation claims.

By State
January 1, 2026

How to Write a Victim Impact Statement in New South Wales

Learn what a victim impact statement is in NSW and what to include when writing one.