How’s this for a fantastic initiative? The NSW Govt has announced the ‘Companion Card‘, enabling disabled people to take a carer with them to sporting matches, movie theatres, and even aboard public transport for the price of a single ticket. So now whenever Aussies with disabilities are out and about and want to go to the movies or hop on a bus, they can take a support person for no extra charge!

Minister for Disability Services Kristina Keneally says people who required carer support previously had to pay for two tickets.

“Companion card allows a person with a significant disability who requires a carer’s support to take their carer on public transport, or to venues such as a sporting match or movie theatre, for the price of a single ticket,” she said.

Personally I think this a fantastic idea, one which will do wonders for the empowerment of disabled people all over NSW. Now, if only our Government was so supportive…