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Companion Card

Companion Card promotes the rights of people with a disability who require a companion to fair ticketing at events and venues. A companion card is a national program administered by the state in which you live.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a Victorian Companion Card, the person must:

  • Be a permanent resident of Australia, residing in Victoria
  • Demonstrate that they have a significant, permanent disability
  • Demonstrate that, due to the impact of the disability, they would be unable to participate at most community activities without attendant care support
  • Demonstrate that the need for this level of attendant care will be life-long.

Further Information

Contact the Victorian Companion Card
Information Line 1800 650 611
Email companioncard@dhhs.vic.gov.au
www.companioncard.vic.gov.au

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