Applying for a card
Cardholder application form To apply for a Companion Card, complete the cardholder application form and attach two colour passport-sized photographs of yourself.
A service provider or health professional must also sign the application form and verify the photographs.
The cardholder handbook provides information about the program and application process.
Who can apply
To be eligible for a Companion Card you must demonstrate that you:
- are a lawful Australian resident living in Queensland; and
- have a disability; and
- because of the impact of the disability, you are unable to participate at most community venues or activities without attendant care support; and
- need, or have a likely need, for lifelong attendant care support.
If your need for attendant care support is not permanent (that is, lifelong or likely to be lifelong), you are not eligible for a Companion Card.
Examples of situations where a person may not be eligible for a card include:
- experiencing temporary disability
- the need for attendant care support is not lifelong
- being affected by the inaccessibility of a particular venue.
There are no income or asset tests, nor any fees associated with the application process.
How to apply
Full details of eligibility for a card are included in the cardholder handbook .
Download and complete a cardholder application form. Please read the handbook before deciding to apply for a card.
Alternatively, Smart Service Queensland can mail you a cardholder application form and handbook. Contact them by telephoning 13 13 04 during business hours or by emailing cardservices@smartservice.qld.gov.au
Unsuccessful applications
Applicants who have not been successful may request a review of the decision.
A request for a review must be made in writing and may include any new information that clearly demonstrates you meet the Companion Card criteria.
Where additional information is provided, the information must be signed and verified by a service provider or health professional. The professional’s contact details must also be provided.
Last reviewed: 16 October 2009