What incidents of domestic violence may result in eligibility for victims compensation?

When can I claim the compensable injury of Domestic Violence?

Can a child claim?

Injuries

What compensable injuries can I claim from the Schedule of Injuries?

Should I provide medical evidence in support of the compensable injury of Domestic Violence?

Can my counsellor write a report for my claim for the compensable injury of Domestic Violence?

If I am claiming the compensable injury of Domestic Violence, do I have to see an Authorised Report Writer?

Can I write to you and state what compensable injury I think should be awarded?

What evidence do I need to provide if I am claiming other injuries in the Schedule of Injuries?

The award

How does the compensation assessor decide how much to award?

How much compensation may be awarded for the compensable injury of Domestic Violence?

The offender and privacy

Will my privacy be protected?

Is the offender told about the application for compensation?

Will the offender have to pay?

Further Information

For more information about domestic violence please visit the Victims of Crime website