Website:www.sa.companioncard.asn.au A Companion Card is issued to people with a permanent disability who require attendant care support. The card allows a companion to enter free of charge to participating venues and activities. The card incorporates polymer technology used to produce Australian ‘plastic’ bank notes and has a photo identifying the cardholder. In South Australia, the Companion Card is free and is valid for five years.
Travel Pass for a Person with Vision Impairment This travel pass entitles people with a vision impairment to unlimited, free travel on Adelaide Metro bus, train and tram services and must be produced immediately to any authorised person, upon request. An application form can be obtained from the Adelaide Metro InfoCentre (see page 9 for contact details).
The applicant must provide their personal details, certification of residency and verification of their vision impairment. A medical certificate can be obtained from an ophthalmologist, optometrist or a medical practitioner. The doctor’s details need to be included on the application form.
