Income support benefit


On this page we have used the feminine form for convenience, but it refers to both women and men.

​A woman hurt in domestic violence may be entitled to an income support benefit.

The income support benefit is a family allowance, yet in case of domestic violence, one may examined your eligibility for a benefit separately from your spouse, if you find yourself in one of the following situations:

  • You experienced physical abuse - your eligibility for a benefit will be reviewed if are not fully provided for by your spouse.
  • You are staying in a shelter for abused women - detailed information about eligibility for a benefit to women staying in a shelter, click here.
Detailed information about the conditions of entitlement to the benefit, claim submission and benefit rate, can be found on the income support site.

A calculator is also available to calculate the benefit amount you will receive if you are working.

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