Young Indian mother was returning to work after breastfeeding her 8-month-old daughter at a daycare on Bourke Street in Melbourne when she was mowed down by a speeding car in the Melbourne rampage on Friday.
Currently undergoing treatment at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, Nethra is in critical condition having suffered deep lacerations to her head, a punctured lung, damage to her liver and kidneys, as well as broken ribs and fractures to her spine in three different places.
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While the family struggles and awaits her recovery, Victorian Government has announced financial support and compensation to all those affected by the Melbourne rampage where 5 people were killed and 20 injured.
This is in addition to – set up over the weekend – that aims to support victims and their families.
In a press release, the state government said these new announcements will be made available through the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and WorkSafe Victoria.
For those who lost loved ones following the tragic events of Friday, people physically injured and witnesses, the TAC can cover the cost of:
- Ambulance and hospital care
- Rehabilitation services, including physio and psychologists
- Counselling for individuals, families and couples
- Additional medical services, including surgery, pathology and GP visits
- Prescribed medication
- Travel expenses to and from medical appointments
- Loss of wages
- Funerals and lump sum payment to dependants
WorkSafe will provide similar assistance for people who were at work, on their lunch break and were affected by the incident.
The TAC is proactively working with other government agencies to coordinate support.
Anyone impacted is encouraged to call the TAC as the first point of contact during business hours on 1300 654 329 to discuss their needs.
“This tragedy has affected many Victorians – and we are doing everything we can to ensure everyone gets the support they need,” Finance Minister Robin Scott said.
