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Victims Assistance Program: 'Temporary visa holders are also eligible for this government support'
Source: AAP / AAP Image/Matthew Cooper/PA Wire
The Victims Assistance Program, designed to provide government support to victims of crime in Victoria, extends its coverage to include individuals on temporary visas. Sapana Khadka, Victim Assistance Officer at DPV Health, spoke to SBS Nepali about how the program ensures proper support for victims, taking into account the nature of the incident.
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