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Welcome to the WA Companion Card
The Companion Card program goes National
Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities Bill Shorten, has announced that the Companion Card program is now running in every state across Australia. The announcement coincided with International Day of People with Disability.
In addition, an exciting number of big-name national businesses have recently affiliated with the program including the AFL, Basketball Australia, Tennis Australia, the Australian Chamber Orchestra, Reading Cinemas, Circus OZ, Fitness First Australia, Circus Royale, Event Cinemas and the Australian Ballet.
Helen Granville, Manager of the Companion Card Program in WA said “National recognition of the Companion Card is great news for cardholders who will be able to use their cards at affiliated venues when they holiday interstate”.
Cardholders should visit www.fahcsia.gov.au to view a full list of affiliates in each state.
You’re Welcome WA Website Launch
The State Government, through the Disability Services Commission, has launched a new website to provide information on access to people with a disability living in and visiting Western Australia.
Disability Services Minister Simon O’Brien formally launched the website in February this year, which provides accurate and detailed information on the closest accessible parking, toilets, accommodation, photos, diagrams and even measurements for more than 2,300 venues and facilities in Western Australia.
This information is necessary for people with disabilities to make decisions about which businesses, community services and facilities meet their access requirements.
Visit http://www.accesswa.com.au to search by location or facility and look for specific features to suit your individual needs when getting out and about in Western Australia.
If you would like further information on the You’re Welcome WA Access Initiative please contact the Disability Services Commission.
Phone: 9426 9301 Freecall: (country) 1800 998 214 Fax: 9226 2306
TTY: 9426 9315 Email: yourewelcome@dsc.wa.gov.au
Bus stop accessibility works
Recently, the Public Transport Authority (PTA) announced the launch of the Accessible Bus Stop Program. The program initially aims to upgrade approximately 600 public transport bus stops per year with the eventual aim to make all stops in the Perth metropolitan area accessible.
During these works, affected bus stops will not be in use for a period of three to five days. Where possible, a temporary bus stop will be sited within close proximity to the permanent bust stop. Where this cannot be done, for safety reasons, the bus will continue to the next stop.
To provide you with up-to-date information, a new section within the Transperth website has been developed and provides detailed information on all the suburbs that the PTA is targeting within the upcoming months and provides a list of the stop numbers located within each of those areas. For more information, click here to visit the Transperth website.
Cardholders now total over 4,710 people
Your Companion - Issue 2 [PDF 409KB]
Companion Card E-News - July or alternative format [WORD 60KB]
The Companion Card E-Newsletter is designed to keep cardholders informed with upcoming shows and events accepting the Companion Card in WA.
If you would like to receive the E-Newsletter via email please join our mailing list.
The Companion Card® is supported through the State Government of Western Australia through the Disability Services Commission. The Companion Card® is a registered trademark owned by the State of Victoria. © Copyright State of Victoria.
