Companion Card Program

The Companion Card is issued to people with a significant and permanent disability who require attendant care support from a companion to make use of most venues and participate in activities. Cardholders present their card when booking or purchasing a ticket from a participating business or venue. Participating businesses and venues will recognise the Companion Card and issue the cardholder with a second ticket for their companion at no charge.

Contacts

Name: WA Companion Card

Phone: 08 9242 5544

Email: wacompanioncard@nds.org.au

Web: www.wacompanioncard.org.au

How to Apply

To apply for a Companion Card download the application form which is available online. For further information or to request a hard copy of the Companion Card brochure or application form please call the WA Companion Card office. Free call Information Line on 1800 617 337 or email wacompanioncard@nds.org.au.

Eligibility

There are four eligibility requirements for a Companion Card:

The individual lives in Western Australia
The individual has a significant disability, which may include issues relating to age or psychiatric illness
Due to the impact of a disability the individual would be unable to participate at most community venues or activities without attendant care support; and
The individual's need for this level of support will be life-long. Service providers, organisations or companions cannot apply for a Companion Card. Cards are only issued to, and remain the property of, the person with a disability.

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