About the Companion Card
The NSW Companion Card program is for people with significant and permanent disability who need a high level of care in the community. The Companion Card allows a cardholder's support person free entry into participating venues and events.
See how card holders Evan and Toby enjoy the use of their NSW Companion Card.
NSW Companion Card Cardholder Stories – Evan and Toby
What is the Companion Card?
A Companion Card is for people with significant and permanent disabilities who need a carer with them to participate in community-based activities and go to venues. It aims to promote a person’s right to fair ticketing and to make community access and participation more affordable.
Companion Cards are not means tested. If you’re eligible, you’ll have the card for life.
How does it work?
The card itself is the size of a credit card, with the name and a photo of the holder — who is the person with disability. When the holder buys a ticket for themselves at selected venues and facilities around NSW, their companion gets free entry.
How to apply for the card
To apply for a Companion Card, go to Get a card.
More about the card
You may also like to read our card FAQs and see the card's terms, conditions and privacy.