Companion Card Sign

(Post updated to include NSW and Queensland April 2009)

The Companion Card has been developed to promote the existing right of people with a disability to fair ticketing. They are issued to a person with a disability who has a lifelong need for attendant care support. This is to help them participate in community activities and attend venues where normally two attendance/entrance fees would be required – one for the person with a disability and one for their carer.

When purchasing a ticket to an event or activity from a business affiliated with the Companion Card, people who hold a Companion Card are issued with a second ticket for their chosen companion at no charge. The affiliated organisations absorb the costs of this second ticket. There are a wide range of affiliates, covering such areas as public transport, certain sport and recreational venues, leisure activities, national parks and some cinemas and theatres.

Cards can be used in any venue that supports the program in and outside of your own state. If you see the sign above you know you are able to use the card.

To find out more about the Companion Card in your state please refer to the main Companion Card Website or the links below:

• NSW – Where you can use your Companion Card in NSW:  Affiliates Page
• South Australia Where you can use the Companion card in SA: Key Affiliates page
• Tasmania – Where you can use the Companion Card in Tasmania: downloadable list of affiliate venues in Tasmania
• Queensland Lists of places where you can use your card in Queensland: Browse by Category Page
• Victoria Where you can use your Companion Card in Victoria: Key Affiliates Page
  
• Western Australia Their current newsletter is available for viewing from the home page or you can email wa@companioncard.asn.au with your details to get the newsletters emailed to you. The newsletter is designed to help you find shows and events accepting the Companion Card across Western Australia. Upcoming in November: An Evening on the Green – John Mellencamp, Andre Rieu, Escape to the Park – feat. The Cruel Sea and Ben Lee. Where you can use the Companion Card in WA : Key Affiliate page