Accessibility
What to ask before visiting a new venue
A practical access checklist for the journey in, the experience itself and a comfortable trip home.
Independent perspectives / Everyday possibility
Accessibility, Inclusion & Companion Support in Australia
Independent guides to accessible living, travel and community participation across Australia.
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People. Places. Possibilities.
The Companion Card essentials
Looking for Companion Card information?
Start with the question that brought you here.
01What is the Companion Card?02How to apply03How to use it04Where can you use it?
Independent guidance. Applications and eligibility decisions are handled by official state and territory programs.
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Good questions.
Better days.
Useful details for the places you visit, the experiences you choose and the people you spend time with.
Accessibility
Planning an event people can take part in
Build access into the invitation, booking process, venue and event day, with practical questions for organisers.
Companion Card Guides
Your first outing with a Companion Card
A simple planning sequence for choosing an activity, checking arrangements and keeping your first card booking manageable.
Out into the world / Travel
There is more
to explore.
From the journey there to the room you book, plan around your access needs, your pace and the things you want to do.
Plan an accessible trip Ask better hotel questionsGreat Ocean Road, Victoria. Confirm access for each stop.
Follow what matters to you
A place to
start.
Explore five connected parts of everyday life. Your needs and choices set the direction.
The complete guide collectionIndependent living & support
Life on
your terms.
Start with the routines that matter. Find clear questions for conversations about your home, technology and support.
At home
A practical starting point for home accessibility
Map the daily routines that matter before discussing home modifications, equipment or a move.
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Assistive Technology
Choosing assistive technology around your everyday needs
A clear set of questions about goals, trials, training, costs and ongoing support before choosing equipment or technology.
Disability Support
Finding disability support: where to start
Turn a broad search for support into clearer questions, useful official starting points and conversations with potential providers.
Companion Card / Around Australia
Closer to home.
Victoria
Applications, everyday use and official resources.
Western Australia
Applications, everyday use and official resources.
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A little clarity.
More possibility.
Practical information is a starting point. Your experiences, preferences and choices come first.
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