Your Companion
The WA Companion Card Newsletter
Issue 6, 2014
Welcome to the sixth edition of Your Companion
Featuring a range of information for cardholders and familes,
plus an up-to-date list of WA Affiliates.
Fly with your Companion
Our campaign to sign Virgin Australia as an affiliate
In September, we asked cardholders to send us powerful
stories and photos about the difference it would make to the
lives of people with disability to have the airline as an affiliate.
We were overwhelmed with the response with over 70 emails!
Our next step will be to approach Virgin Australia and Sir
Richard Branson with a strong case, and your stories will
highlight the strong need for Virgin Australia to become an
affiliate of the Companion Card program.
Thank you to everyone who got in contact with us! We will keep
you informed of our progress.
In the meantime, here are some of the stories which capture
why Virgin needs to get on-board:
“In 2011, I accompanied my 30 year old daughter Erin, who has
cerebral palsy with speech and intellectual disability, on a
SkyWest flight to Broome. Erin really enjoys travelling but
needs assistance.
The Companion Card program has allowed Erin to experience
many things. When I am unable to accompany her, the card
allows paid carers to help Erin access her local community
which has improved her quality of life. We are very grateful to
all the affiliates and would appreciate Virgin Australia to sign up
as an affiliate.” – Debi Stapleton
“I am a mother and grandmother living with MS. I’ve been
looking forward to my ‘reward’ years and having time to do
things for myself after years of paid and volunteer work.
One of the many things on my list was travel, both within and
out of Australia. I have been able to do some limited travelling
however because I always need to have someone with me to
assist me. I am only able to do half the amount of travel I would
like. Effectively, it costs me double what it costs everyone else
for airfares alone and this is through no fault of my own.
With close and extended family spread around Australia, I
would dearly love to be able to do more than just phone or
Skype them now and again.” - Sheila Anderson
Event Cinemas - National Update
We’re excited to confirm that Event Cinemas will offer
complimentary admission to companions for any session in
traditional, 3D, Vmax or Gold Class upon the presentation of a
current Companion Card.
These changes will be implemented nationally and included
alternate content sessions and sessions on the ‘No Free Ticket’
list. Cardholders will also be charged at concession prices, if
applicable. Please note, these changes are not valid for online
bookings and 3D glasses are not included in admission.
From the team, we extend a huge thank you to Event Cinemas
for the generous extension to their services.
Nominate your Stars!
The 2015 Disability Support Awards are an opportunity for
people with disability, and their families and carers to recognise
support people who have made a significant difference to their
life and to celebrate their outstanding quality of work and
commitment.
We want to hear stories from people with disability about the
support people who have improved their quality of life, and
helped them do the things that are important to them and
helped them do the things that are important to them to be part
of their community.
Nominations can be made in various formats and NDS can
assist in developing nominations if needed.
Winners will be announced at a gala dinner on Saturday 28
March 2015 at Crown Perth. People with disability nominating
their support people are encouraged to attend the gala dinner
and can talk to us can about possible funding to cover costs to
attend.
Information is available on www.dswa.org.au or by contacting
NDS WA on 08 9208 9812 or awards@nds.org.au
Milestone for the Community Living and
Participation Grants Program
National Disability Services (NDS) WA recently received a
$500,000 for the Community Living and Participation Grants
(CLPG) program, presented by the Hon. Helen Morton MLC,
Minister for Disability Services.
The Lotterywest program provides West Australians with
disability grants to participate in social and recreational
activities and to improve their quality of life and that of their
families.
At the event, West Rise basketball player Mr Shannon
McKinley and his coach Ms Chris Saligari share their story of
how the program helped them establish 11 teams of people
with intellectual disability.
For more information about how to apply for a grant, please
visit www.clpg.org.au
Affiliates List – October 2014
Over the past year, a number of fantastic business and
organisations have joined the WA Companion Card program.
New affiliates are joining the program every week and we
recommend you visit www.wa.companioncard.asn.au or
www.facebook.com/CompanionCardWA to keep up to date or
you can contact us to request a list be sent to you.
If there is a venue or activity that you wish to attend, it is your
responsibility to check with the venue or ticketing outlet, at the
time of booking your tickets as to whether they accept your
Companion Card. Many venues may still accept your
Companion Card even if they are not formally registered to the
program and listed below, so check each time!
For larger print of this document, or to have it faxed or e-mailed
to you, please call during office hours or e-mail us for an
electronic copy.
(N) = New to the list
(NA) = National Affiliates
About Bike Hire
ABS - Albany Body Studio
Ace Cinema - Subiaco
Adventure Out
Adventure World
Albany Agricultural Society Inc.
 Albany Show
Albany Harness Racing Club
Albany Light Opera & Theatre Co (Inc.)
Albany Racing Club Inc.
Albany Whale Tours, Sail-A-Way Catamaran
Alcohol. Think Again Perth Heat
A Maze’n Margaret River (N)
Aquatastic (N)
AQWA – The Aquarium of WA
Araluen Botanic Park
Armadale Reptile Centre
Armadale Soccer Club
Army Museum of Western Australia
Art Gallery of Western Australia
 Friends of the Art Gallery of WA
Australian Football League (National)
Australian Chamber Orchestra (National)
Australian Grand Prix (National)
Australian Model Railway Association WA
 Railway Modelling Exhibition
Australian Rugby Union (National)
Australian String Quartet (National)
Aviation Heritage Museum of W.A.
 RAAF Association
Avon Events & Marketing (N)
 Avon Valley Vintage Festival
 Avon Valley Gourmet Food & Wine Festival
Balingup Medieval Carnival
Barking Gecko Theatre Company
Basketball Australia (National)
Belmont Oasis
Beverley Station Arts
Black Swan State Theatre
Blues at Bridgetown Inc.
Botanic Gardens & Parks Authority
 Kings Park & Botanic Garden
BOUNCEinc – Cannington (N)
Bridgetown Agricultural Society
Broome Camel Safaris (N)
Bunbury Musical Comedy Group
Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre
Bunbury Repertory Club
Bunbury Trotting Club
Bunbury Wildlife Park
Bushtucker Tours
Busselton Drive-In Outdoor Cinema
Busselton Jetty
Cannington Greyhounds
Captain Cook Cruises
 Fremantle Explorer
 Perth to Fremantle 1 Way Ticket
 Swan River Scenic
Catch Music
Circus OZ (National)
Circus Royale (National)
Cirque Du Soleil (National)
City of Albany
 Albany Leisure & Aquatic Centre
 Albany Town Hall
 National Anzac Centre (N)
 Princess Royal Fortress
City of Armadale
 Armadale Arena
 Armadale Aquatic Centre
City of Bayswater
 Bayswater Waves Aquatic Centre
 Maylands Waterland
City of Belmont
City of Bunbury
 South West Sports Centre
City of Busselton
 Geographe Leisure Centre
City of Canning
 Riverton Leisureplex
City of Cockburn
 Cockburn Seniors Centre
 Cockburn South Centre
 South Lake Leisure Centre
City of Fremantle
 Fremantle Leisure Centre
City of Gosnells
 Don Russell Performing Arts Centre
 Leisure World
City of Greater Geraldton
 Aquarena
 Queens Park Theatre
City of Joondalup
 Craigie Leisure Centre
 Duncraig Leisure Centre
 Heathridge Leisure Centre
 Joondalup Eisteddfod
 Joondalup Library
 Sunday Serenades
City of Kalgoorlie - Boulder
 Boulder Town Hall
 Eastern Goldfields Community Centre
City of Kalgoorlie – Boulder, Continued.
 Goldfields Arts Centre (N)
 Goldfields Oasis Recreation Centre
 Goldfields War Museum
 Kalgoorlie Town Hall
 Men’s Shed
 William Grundt Memorial Library
City of Kwinana
 Kwinana Recquatic Centre
City of Mandurah
 Ac-cent Mandurah
 Billy Dower Youth Centre
 Halls Head Community Rec Centre
 Mandurah Aquatic & Rec Centre
 Mandurah Museum
City of Melville
 Flippa Aquatic Academy
 Leeming Recreation Centre
 Melville Aquatic Fitness Centre
 Melville Recreation Centre
City of Rockingham
 Aqua Jetty
 Autumn Centre
 Baldivis Recreation Centre
City of Rockingham, Continued.
 Gone Fishing Program
 Kent St Gallery
 Rockingham Aquatic Centre
 Rockingham Historical Society & Museum
City of Subiaco – Community Services (N)
 Monthly Community Lunch & Performance
City of Swan
 Altone Park
 Ballajura Aquatic Centre
 Leisure Services
 Midland Junction Arts Centre
 Midland Sports Centre
 Swan Park
City of Wanneroo
 Aquamotion Wanneroo
City Sightseeing Perth
City Summit – Rock Climbing Centre (N)
City to Surf - Activ Foundation
Cockburn City Soccer Club Inc.
Cockburn Ice Arena
Country Arts WA
Crown Theatre Perth
Curtin University (N)
 Graduation Ceremonies
 Recreation @ Curtin
Cygnet Cinema
Department of Commerce
Department of Parks & Wildlife (DPaW)
 Tree Top Walk, Valley of the Giants
Denmark Arts Council
Department of Sport & Recreation
 Bickley Outdoor Recreation Camp
 Ern Halliday Recreation Camp
 Point Walter Recreation & Conference Centre
 Woodman Point Recreation Camp
Developmental Disability Council of WA
Disability Services Commission
Discovery Bay (Whale World)
Donnybrook Apple Festival
Eastern Gascoyne Race Club
Equal Opportunity Commission
Esperance Bay Turf Club Inc.
Esperance Community Arts
 Adventureland Park
 Esperance Civic Centre
 Museum Park
 Soundshell
Esperance Island Cruises & Esperance Diving & Fishing
Esperance Theatre Guild
 Bijou Theatre
Event Cinemas (National)
 Innaloo
 Morley
Fitness Australia Pty Ltd (National)
 Active4Life
 Babes on the run
 Balthazars Personal Training Studio
 Body 2 Soul Fitness Pty Ltd
 Bodycare Health Club, Albany
 Bodytech Health & Fitness Centre
 Contours– 17 Locations
 Crossfit Perth- 2 Locations
 Dragons Health and Fitness
 Eaton Recreation Centre
 Goldfields Fitness
 Golf Logic Fitness
 Healthy Inspirations–3 Locations
 Healthy Life Fitness Centre
 Innervive Wellness
 Leisurepark – Balga
 Lifespan Fitness Centre
Fitness Australia Pty Ltd (National) Continued.
 Loftus Recreation Centre
 Mind Body & Soul Fitness Studio
 Move Fitness Specialists Pty Ltd
 Move Personal Training Studio
 Myholisticfitnessperth
 Next Generation Clubs Australia P/L
 Next Generation Perth South
 Ningaloo Reef Gym
 Peak Body
 Perth Physiques
 Recreation @ Curtin
 Sculpture Personal Training
 Shining Light Corporate Fitness
 Southern Crossfit
 Step into Life
 Tailored Fitness Personal Training
 Tanya Malagas
 The Crossfit Chamber
 The Mill Gym Pty Ltd
 Vic for Life Health Club- Aqualife Centre
 WA Boot Camp
 Walk About Fitness
Fitness First (National)
 Brookfield Place
 Cannington
 Floreat
 Innaloo
 Murray Street
 Myaree
 Subiaco
 Warwick
Fitzone Busselton
FolkWorld Fairbridge Festival
Football Federation of Australia
 Selected matches (National)
Fremantle Prison
Fremantle Tram Tours
Funstation
 Midland
 Rockingham
 Whitfords
Gingin Observatory
Goldfields Art Centre
Goldrush Tours
Grand Cinemas
 Armadale
 Bunbury
 Grand Cinemas
 Currambine
 Joondalup
 Warwick
 Whitfords
Gravity Discovery Centre
Greyhounds W.A.- Mandurah
Harvey Dickson’s Country Music Centre
Harvey District Trotting Club
HBF Arena
HBF Stadium
Hockey Australia (National)
Hoyts Cinemas (National)
 Garden City - Booragoon
 Carousel - Cannington
 Queensgate – Fremantle
 Millennium - Fremantle
 Southlands - Willetton
Injury Control Council of WA Inc
Joondalup Climbing Centre (N)
Kalamunda & Districts Historical Society
 Stirk Cottage
 Kalamunda History Village
Kalgoorlie Boulder Community Fair Society
Kanyana Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Inc.
Kelmscott Agricultural Society Inc.
 Kelmscott Annual Show
Kelmscott Tenpin Bowl
Kings Park & Botanic Garden
 Botanic Gardens & Parks Authority
Koorda Agricultural Society
Kulcha Multicultural Arts of WA
Kununurra Agricultural Society
Kununurra Race Club
Landsdale Farm School
Legend Charters Whale Watching &
Deep Sea Fishing Tours (N)
Lone Ranges Shooting Complex
Lords – City of Subiaco
 Café
 Creche
 Cycle Studio
 Group Fitness
 Gym
 Pool
Lords – City of Subiaco, Continued.
 Sports Complex
Lorikeet Centre
Luna Palace Cinemas
 Camelot Cinema
Cinema Paradiso
 Luna Leederville
 Luna on SX
 The Astor
 The Windsor
Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park
Mandurah Bowling & Recreation Club (N)
Mandurah Cruises
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre
Margaret River & Districts Agricultural Society
 Annual District Show & Agricultural Display
Margaret River Theatre Group (N)
Morley Rollerdrome Blade & Skate
Motor Museum of WA
Mount Barker Turf Club
Mt Magnet Race Club Inc.
Murray District Community Recreation Centre
Musica Viva (National)
Nannup Music Club – Nannup Music Festival
Narrogin Harness Racing Club
National Disability Services (WA)
National Rugby League (National)
 Selected NRL matches
National Trust of Australia (WA)
Naturaliste Reptile Park (N)
Netball Australia (National)
Newdegate Machinery Field Days Inc.
Northam District Agricultural Society
Northam Race Club
Northampton District Agricultural Society Inc.
Osborne Park Agricultural Society Inc.
Paintball Skirmish
Par 3 Indoor Golf (N)
Patersons Stadium
Peel Zoo
Pentland Alpaca Stud & Animal Farm
Perth Football Club
Perth International Arts Festival (N)
Perth Motorplex
 Burnouts
 Demolition Derby
 Drag Racing
 Motorvation
 Speedway
Perth Observatory
Perth Soccer Club
Perth Wildcats (NBL)
Perth Zoo
Propel Youth Arts WA
Public Transport Authority
 Transperth bus, train & ferry
 TransWA rail & coach
Rail Heritage WA
Reading Cinemas – (National)
 Belmont
 Mandurah
Redbull Air Race
Rivergods
Rockface Indoor Rock Climbing Gym
Rosemount Bowl
Rottnest Island Authority
Royal Agricultural Society of WA
 Perth Royal Show
Scitech Discovery Centre
SCoRCHeR FeST Pty Ltd (National)
Shakespeare WA
Shire of Ashburton (N)
 Vic Hayton Memorial Swimming Pool (Tom Price)
 Paraburdoo Swimming Pool
 Jim’s Gym (Onslow)
Shire of Augusta-Margaret River
Shire of Boyup Brook
Shire of Bridgetown - Greenbushes
 Bridgetown Recreation Centre
 Bridgetown Swimming Pool
 Youth Hang Out Session
Shire of Brookton
 Brookton Aquatic Centre
Shire of Broome
 Broome Civic Centre
 Broome Recreation & Aquatic Centre
Shire of Bruce Rock (N)
Shire of Capel
Shire of Carnarvon
 Camel Lane Theatre
 Carnarvon Aquatic Centre
 The Woolshed
Shire of Collie
 Collie Swimming Pool
 Margaretta Wilson Centre
 Roche Park Recreation Centre
Shire of Coolgardie
Shire of Dalwallinu
 Dalwallinu & Districts Agricultural Society
Shire of Dardanup
Shire of Donnybrook/Balingup
 Recreation Centre
Shire of Derby/West Kimberley
 Derby Memorial Pool
 Derby Public Library
 Derby Recreation Centre
 Derby Youth Centre
 Fitzroy Crossing Public Library
 Scallywags Daycare Facility
Shire of Esperance
 Bay of Isles Leisure Centre
 Civic Centre
Shire of Exmouth
 Paltridge Memorial Swimming Pool
Shire of Gnowangerup
Shire of Harvey
 Harvey Recreation & Cultural Centre Inc. (N)
 Harvey Swimming Pool
 Leschenault Leisure Centre
Shire of Kalamunda
 Hartfield Park Recreation Centre
 High Wycombe Community & Recreation Centre
 Kalamunda Performing Arts Centre
Shire of Katanning
 Katanning Aquatic Centre
 Katanning Leisure Centre
 Katanning Youth Program Activities
Shire of Kellerberrin
Shire of Manjimup
 Manjimup Regional Aqua Centre
Shire of Meekatharra
 Meeka Festival, Races & Rodeo
Shire of Merredin
 Cummins Theatre
 Merredin District Olympic Swimming Pool
 Merredin Regional Community & Leisure Centre
Shire of Moora
 Moora Swimming Pool
 Moora Performing Arts Centre
 Moora & Districts Child Care Centre
Shire of Mundaring
 Bilgoman Aquatic Centre
 Brown Park Recreation Centre
 Lake Leschenaultia Camp Ground
 Mt Helena Aquatic Centre
Shire of Narrogin
 Narrogin Leisure Complex
Shire of Northam
Shire of Peppermint Grove
Shire of Ravensthorpe
Shire of Roebourne
 Dampier Library
 Karratha Leisureplex
 Karratha Library
 Roebourne Aquatic Centre
 Roebourne Library
 Wickham Library
Shire of Shark Bay
 Shark Bay World Heritage & Discovery Centre
Shire of Waroona
Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley
 Kununurra Leisure Centre
 Wyndham Recreation Centre
 Wyndham Swimming Pool
Silver Star Cruises
Small Business Development Corp.
Sorrento Soccer/Football Club
South Fremantle Football Club
South West Coach Lines
South West Dockers Supporters Club
Southern Edge Arts
Southern Hemisphere Wrestling Alliance (N)
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre
StageWorks Corporation P/L
Strut Dance Inc.
Subiaco Football Club
Swan Bells Foundation
 Bell Tower
Swan Districts Football Club
Swan Valley Cuddly Animal Farm
Swimming Australia (National)
Telstra Rally Australia
Tennis Australia (National)
Terry Tyzack Aquatic Centre
Theatre 8, Geraldton
The Australian Ballet (National)
The Blue Room Theatre
The Dolphin Discovery Centre
The Great Beyond Visitor Centre
The Great Escape Hillarys
The Greene Room
The Humble Horse (N)
The Perth Mint
The Maze
Town of Bassendean
Town of Cambridge : Floreat
 Bold Park Aquatic Centre
 Quarry Amphitheatre
 Wembley Golf Course
Town of Claremont
 Claremont Aquatic Centre
 Freshwater Bay Museum
 Lake Claremont Golf Course
Town of Mosman Park
Town of Port Hedland (N)
Town of Victoria Park
 Aqualife Centre
 Leisurelife Centre
Town of Vincent
 Beatty Park Leisure Centre
Valued Independent People
Vancouver Arts Centre
Vintage Blues & Jazz Festival - Albany
WA Disabled Sports Association
WA Sporting Car Club
Wanneroo Agricultural Society
 Wanneroo Agricultural Show
Wanneroo Botanical Gardens
 18 Hole Mini Golf
West Australian Ballet (N)
Western Australian Museums
 Albany
 Fremantle History Museum
 Geraldton
 Kalgoorlie - Boulder
 Maritime Museum
 Perth
Western Australian Cricket Association
 (WACA) through Ticketmaster
 (WACA) Ground Tours & Museum
West Australian Symphony Orchestra
Western Australia Trotting Association
 Gloucester Park
Western Australian Greyhound Racing Association
 Cannington
 Mandurah
West Coast Eagles Football Club
 Subiaco Oval
Western Knights Soccer Club
Western Power World of Energy
Whiteman Park (N)
 Revolutions, Whiteman Park
Willie Creek Pearls (N)
Yirra Yaakin Aboriginal Corporation
YMCA
 Gratwick Aquatic Centre
 Headquarters Youth Centre
 Jewell House
 Kalamunda Water Park
 Kojonup Swimming Pool
 Mike Barnett Sports Complex
 Perth HQ Skate Park
 Serpentine Jarrahdale Community Recreation Centre
 South Hedland Aquatic Centre
 Victoria Avenue Health Club
 Wanangkura Stadium
 Warnbro Community Y Rec Centre
York Racing Inc.
Quick Facts WA
Total Companion Cardholders - 9,332
Total Companion Affiliates – 628
As of 30 October 2014
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Using your Companion Card
Please remember when booking and purchasing your tickets to
ask if the Companion Card is accepted.
Companion tickets cannot be used without the cardholder being
present. You must show your valid card during ticket collection
and also at any time when asked during the activity. If you
cannot present your card, you may be charged for your
companion’s ticket.
If you have a query, would like to renew your Companion Card
or want to update your information, the best way to do this is by
contacting us on 1800 617 337 or wa@companioncard.asn.au
Travelling with your Companion Card
If you are planning an interstate holiday, don't forget to take
your Companion Card along with you. Visit
www.companioncard.asn.au to find a list of affiliated
businesses and organisations across Australia.
Suggest an Affiliate of the Year
Have you recently visited an affiliated venue or organisation
that provided exceptional service? Or have gone out of their
way to provide you with an enjoyable and trouble-free
experience?
Then we encourage you to suggest that business or
organisation as an Affiliate of the Year. The Affiliate of the Year
Award acknowledges outstanding WA affiliated businesses or
organisations. Affiliates play a vital role in our program so it’s
important that we recognise and thank them!
Please email your suggestion, including a brief summary of why
you think they are outstanding, to wa@companioncard.asn.au
Accessible Seating / Ticketing
If you have wheelchair or special seating requirements please
call the following numbers when booking your tickets through
Ticketmaster or Ticketek.
Phone:
 Ticketmaster on 136100 (follow the prompts); and
 Ticketek on 1300 665 915.
Companion Card Renewals
A renewal notice will be forwarded to you approximately 6 - 8
weeks prior to the expiry date on your card.
If your Companion Card has expired and you have not received
your renewal form, please contact us to update your address
details.
Need to replace your card?
You can request a replacement card if you have had your card
stolen, lost or damaged. Please contact the Companion Card
team on 1800 617 337.
Alternative Formats
Alternative formats of Your Companion newsletter are available
on request. Please call 1800 617 337 to request a copy.
Companion Card WA:
Address - Unit 1/59 Walters Drive, Osborne Park, WA, 6017:
PO Box 1595, Osborne Park BC WA 6916:
Phone - 1800 617 337 or 089208 9804:
Fax – 08 9242 5044:
Web – www.companioncard.asn.au:
Email – wa@companioncard.asn.au