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COMPANION CARD
KEY POINTS
· A Companion Card is a program that allows people with significant and permanent disabilities who require attendant care support to have their companion admitted free of charge to participating venues and events. It aims to promote equitable access to community activities and reduce the financial burden on individuals needing assistance.
· The cardholder's companion receives free entry to participating venues and events, meaning the cardholder only needs to pay for their own ticket.
· The Companion Card is for individuals with a lifelong need for attendant care support to participate in community activities.
· Many venues and events participate in the program, including cinemas, theatres, theme parks, museums, and sporting events.
· Eligibility for the Companion Card is based on the need for attendant care support, not income or financial status.
· Individuals with a permanent disability requiring lifelong attendant care support can apply for the card.
· The cardholder presents the Companion Card at participating venues to receive a free companion ticket.
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National Assistance Card
The National Assistance Card is a personalised card to assist people with disability and health conditions in the community.
The National Assistance Card can be used in everyday or emergency situations where a cardholder needs assistance or support.
Who is the Card for?
The Card is currently available to autistic people and people with brain injury in Australia.
The National Assistance Card Service hope that, in the future, the National Assistance Card will be available to all people in Australia with disability and health conditions.
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Aspect Autism Alert Card
If you are an Autistic person, you may find it helpful to express your need for support in challenging situations such as:
- when you feel anxious in an unfamiliar environment and need assistance
- if you feel unsafe and need to ask for help
- during interactions with police, fire, ambulance or security staff
- when you don’t have access to your preferred communication strategies
- whenever you feel other people knowing you are Autistic would be helpful.
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