Discounts and subsidies in your state if you have disability

Your state or territory government can help with discounts and subsidies if you have disability.

Find out about companion cards, transport discounts, travel subsidies and mobility parking.

Companion card

The companion card is for people with disability who need a high level of care in the community. If you’re eligible for a companion card, your carer may get free entry into some venues. 

Find out more on your state or territory website. These links will take you away from myGov.

State or territory Resource
ACT Companion Card
NSW Companion Card
NT Companion Card
Qld Companion Card
SA Companion Card
Tas Companion Card
Vic Companion Card
WA Companion Card

Transport discounts

In your state or territory, you may get:

  • cheaper tickets on public transport
  • taxi vouchers or subsidies
  • subsidies if you need transport for regular medical treatment.

Find out more on your state or territory website. These links will take you away from myGov.

State or territory Resource
ACT

People with disabilities

Taxi Subsidy Scheme

NSW Disability assistance
NT Help getting around for seniors and people with a disability
Qld Transport concessions
SA Getting around with a disability or mobility aid
Tas

Transport Services Concessions

Disability assistance

Vic

Accessible travel

Community transport providers

WA

Transwa Concession

Travel subsidies

Mobility parking

If you have disability, you may be eligible for a parking permit. Find out more on your state or territory website. These links will take you away from myGov.

State or territory Resource
ACT Disability parking permits
NSW Mobility parking permits
NT Disability Parking Permits
Qld Parking permits
SA Disability parking permit
Tas Disability Parking Permits
Vic Accessible parking permits
WA Apply for an ACROD parking permit

Patient travel subsidy

If you need to travel a long distance for medical treatment, you may get a subsidy for travel and accommodation.

Find out more on your state or territory website. These links will take you away from myGov.

State or territory Resource
ACT Travelling to and out of Canberra for treatment
NSW Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme
NT Patient Assistance Travel Scheme
Qld The Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme
SA Patient Assistance Transport Scheme
Tas Patient Travel Assistance Scheme
Vic Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme
WA Patient Assisted Travel Scheme

Other discounts or subsidies

If you have disability, your state or territory may help with your household bills. Find out what support you can get with bills.


Page last updated: 15 September 2025