You decide you want to report the violence to the police for investigation

You can report the sexual violence to Police, even if it happened a long time ago.

You have options about how you can report sexual violence to Police:

If you are in immediate danger, calling Triple Zero (000)
Going to your local police station
Reporting the violence online
Calling PoliceLink on 131 444.

A sexual violence support service can talk through these options with you, and can help you talk to Police if you would like support.

If you report the sexual violence to Police, that means Police will conduct an investigation. You can seek help from Police or talk to them without making a formal report.

If you need help in communicating with Police, such as if you need a translator, let Police know so they can provide you with help.

Victims' rights
Police must treat you with respect, courtesy, compassion and dignity.
Police will inform you about support services and options available to you.
Police will not disclose your personal information unless the law says it must or you say that it is okay.
The Charter of Victims’ Rights is a document which outlines the special rights which you have because you are a victim of violent crime.
Government agencies and non-government agencies which receive money from the government must uphold your rights – including police.
You can complain if your rights aren’t upheld.
You can read the full Charter of Victims’ Rights on our website. Easy-read English and translated versions are also available.
Support
You can also call the Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120.
The Sexual Assault Helpline is available to call 7.30am to 11.30pm, 7 days a week.
There are many support services that provide specialist support to victims of sexual violence. You can find more information here.
Financial assistance
If you are a victim of a violent offence, including sexual assault, you are eligible for financial assistance from Victim Assist Queensland.
Before applying for financial assistance, you have to report the violence to police, a doctor, counsellor, psychologist or a domestic violence service.
Financial assistance can help you pay for medical or counselling expenses if you have been injured. It can also help you pay for travel to appointments and recover earnings if you were unable to work because of injuries. You may be eligible for special assistance as well.
You can find more information about applying for financial assistance here.
Domestic and family violence
If the person who hurt you was someone you were in a relationship with, a family member, or someone who is caring for you, you might be experiencing domestic or family violence.
Support is available for people experiencing domestic and family violence – you can talk to police or a support service. Police or support services can help you apply for a domestic violence order. A domestic violence order is a legal document. It tells someone not to hurt, threaten, coerce or scare another person they are in a relationship with, or were in a relationship with, or a family member. The order tells someone to follow rules like stay away from another person, or not let children see or hear violence.
More information about domestic violence orders is available here.