Companion Cards
Updated: 13 hours ago
If you have a permanent disability and lifelong need for attendant care support, you may be eligible for a Companion Card to help with the costs of getting out and about.
This is a great idea for participating venues and assists with ensuring that those of us with PD are still getting out and about. As we know it is very important to stay social and participate in the regular events that happen around Brisbane. I am a little surprised in the knowledgement that I had no idea about the COMPANION CARD option until I went with my sister last week to see Magda Subanski at the Powerhouse theatre talking about her life and her new book. They advertised this as an option for those booking a seat!
When Companion Card holders purchase a ticket at participating venues or on public transport, they receive a second ticket for their companion at no charge.
A companion ticket is exempt from booking fees.
If you have a disability and a lifelong need for 'attendant care support' in order to participate in community activities and attend venues, the Companion Card can help you with the costs of getting out and about with the support of a companion.
The Companion Card is issued in the name of the person who has a disability, and is valid for 5 years.
Who can be a companion?
A companion is any person who accompanies a cardholder and provides support.
Someone who provides attendant care support. The cardholder’s chosen companion may be a paid or unpaid assistant or carer, family member, friend or partner.
Eligibility
The Companion Card is not income or asset tested.
To be eligible for the card, you must:
be a lawful Australian resident, living in Queensland
have a disability
because of the impact of the disability, be unable to participate at most community venues or activities without attendant care support
need, or be likely to need, lifelong attendant care support.
Check out this option for anyone who is tight with funding but still likes to get out and be a part of the world around us, and also needs a little help while getting around. Pretty well sums up most of the guys at Geebung?
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