The Companion Card is an identification card which identifies the
bearer as a person who, due to their disability, requires lifelong
attendant care to participate at most community facilities and events.
The cardholder presents their card at participating affiliate organisations to purchase a ticket or pay an entry fee and receive a ticket for their companion at no extra charge.
The National Companion Card Scheme is now fully operational in all States and Territories. The official launch of the national scheme was held on 3 December 2009.
The scheme brings together state and territory programs that enable eligible people with disability to participate at venues and activities without incurring the cost of a second ticket for their attendant carer.
For further information about a jurisdiction please visit the relevant state or territory website below.
State/Territory Companion Card Programs
- New South Wales
- Northern Territory
Queensland
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Victoria
- Western Australia
- Australian Capital Territory
- Australian Capital Territory Phone: (02) 6207 1086
- New South Wales Phone: 1800 893 044
- Northern Territory Phone: 1800 139 656
Queensland Phone: 131304
- South Australia Phone: 1800 667 110
- Tasmania Phone: 1800 009 501
- Victoria Phone: 1800 650 611
- Western Australia Phone: 1800 617 337
