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Benefits of affiliation
The Companion Card:
- provides a simple, consistent and reliable method of identifying people with a disability who require significant attendant care support to participate in activities and visit venues
- assists organisations to meet some obligations under anti-discrimination laws
- is an opportunity for organisations to demonstrate their commitment to social inclusion and community access for people with a disability and present a positive public image.
Affiliates are provided with promotional materials to show their support for the program. Details of affiliates are available online, making it easy for cardholders to search for venues and activities where the card is accepted.
The first Queensland businesses and organisation to affiliate with the Companion Card program, include:
- Australia Zoo
- Birch Carroll and Coyle
- Brisbane Lions
- Museum of Tropical Queensland
- Opera Queensland
- Out of the Box
- Queensland Ballet
- Queensland Museum and Sciencentre
- Queensland Performing Arts Centre
- Queensland Theatre Company
- Queensland Transport and the TransLink Transit Authority
- The Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts
- Workshops Rail Museum
The first businesses to support the Companion Card program, include:
- Brisbane Marketing
- AFL
- NARPACA