Accessible Australia
Disclaimer
The scope of our independent information, our relationship to Companion Card and how to use linked official resources.
An independent information resource
Accessible Australia provides general editorial information about accessibility, travel, living and community participation in Australia. We are not an Australian Government or state or territory government website. We do not administer the Companion Card program and are not authorised to make decisions on its behalf.
Companion Card® is a registered trade mark of the State of Victoria. References to the card are for information and identification. No government logo or program affiliation is claimed.
Decisions and current information
Eligibility, application requirements, fees, processing times, funding rules and booking arrangements are determined by the relevant official program or operator. Check the original source before relying on information for an application, purchase or travel booking. Publication and review dates describe this website’s content; they do not guarantee that an external service has not changed.
Individual circumstances
Our guides and checklists are not medical, legal, financial, building or individual disability support advice. They do not replace advice from an appropriately qualified professional who understands your circumstances. We do not certify venues, assess homes, prescribe equipment or recommend a particular provider for an individual.
Images, links and examples
Photographs are illustrative unless a caption states otherwise. A pictured place or room should not be assumed to meet a particular access standard. Practical examples describe questions you can ask; they are not promises that a facility or service will be available.
Links to external websites help you locate original information. Those organisations control their own content, booking terms and privacy practices. Inclusion of a link does not establish a partnership or endorsement.
If you find an issue
Check our contact page for website enquiries. Contact an official program directly for a personal application or card matter. Our About page explains our editorial approach.