Apply for, renew or replace a companion card

The Tasmanian companion card entitles eligible people with lifelong disability to a free ticket for a companion carer at participating venues and events.

You simply need to present the card when buying a ticket or paying an entry fee at participating venues and events, and you will receive a free ticket for your companion carer.

Renew your companion card

The expiry date is printed on the card. After this period, you need to renew.

The renewal period is based on the:

• life expectancy (wear and tear) of the card
• need for photos to accurately reflect your appearance, and
• potential for change in your support needs.

Replace your companion card

You can request a replacement card if:

• you lose your card
• your card is stolen or damaged
• you change your name, or
• your photo needs to be updated.

If you want to:

Apply for a card

Please see the eligibility criteria to check if you qualify for a companion card.

If you apply you must:

• complete a companion card cardholder application form (PDF, 343KB), or for visually impaired applicants use only cardholder application form - accessible word version (Word, 408KB)
• provide 2 high-quality, passport-sized photos of yourself. Photos should not be more than 6 months old
• have your application form and photos signed by the relevant health professional or service provider as outlined in the application form
• send the completed application form, signed photos and copies of any recent reports or assessments supporting your application to:
  
  Companion Card Applications
  Department of Premier and Cabinet
  GPO Box 123
  Hobart TAS 7001

Application forms are available from any service centre, or you can call 1800 009 501 to have a form sent to you. You can also email companion.card@dpac.tas.gov.au.

Renew a card

To renew your card please call the Companion Card Program on 1800 009 501.

Replace a card

To ask for a replacement card please call the Companion Card Program on 1800 009 501 or email companion.card@dpac.tas.gov.au.

Transfer from interstate

To transfer your Companion Card to a Tasmanian card, complete the interstate application transfer consent form (PDF, 84KB), and send the completed form to companion.card@dpac.tas.gov.au or by post to:

Companion Card Applications
Department of Premier and Cabinet
GPO Box 123
Hobart TAS 7001

You must be able to show that:

• you have a significant, permanent disability
• due to the impact of your disability, you are unable to participate at most community venues and events without a companion carer
• you have a lifelong need for this level of support, and
• you live in Tasmania.

For full information please visit the companion card website.

You do not need to prove your identity.

There is no cost associated with this service.

There is no payment required for this service.