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
- Visit Get a Companion Card to check what you'll need to apply, then select 'Apply now'.
- Prepare all of your supporting documentation.
- Complete the online application with your supporting documents.
Contact
Learn more about the Companion Card.
Last updated: 3 July 2025