The NSW Companion Card program is for people with significant and permanent disabilities who have a lifelong need for attendant care support when accessing the community. The Companion Card allows a cardholder’s support person free entry into participating venues and events.

Eligibility 

To be eligible for a NSW Companion Card, you must:

  • be a person with significant and permanent disability; and
  • be unable to participate at most community activities without attendant care support due to the impact of your disability
  • require life-long attendant care at this level; and
  • be an Australian citizen or permanent resident and live in NSW.

For more information, visit Am I eligible for a Companion Card?

Note: Eligibility for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) does not mean you meet the NSW Companion Card criteria.

How to apply

  1. Visit Get a Companion Card to check what you'll need to apply, then select 'Apply now'.
  2. Prepare all of your supporting documentation.
  3. Complete the online application with your supporting documents.

Contact 

Learn more about the Companion Card.

 

Last updated: 3 July 2025