Contact CouncilYarra Leisure Launches Companion Card
Yarra Leisure facilities have become a key affiliate for the new Companion Card initiative, setup by VICNORD (Victorian Network on Recreation and Disability. The Companion card identifies people who require attendant care support from a companion. Previously this has been at the discretion of various businesses and these people have sometimes been the victim of discriminatory pricing policies that have made attendants pay. Yarra Leisure has always had a free admission for attendant’s policy but this new initiative has now formalised the process for people with a disability.
When this card is presented, Yarra Leisure will allow free admission for companions, which helps remove some of the barriers for people with a disability from participating.
Companion cards are issued by the Victorian Department of Human services and apply to those that:
- Have a significant, permanent disability; and
- Due to the impact of their disability they are unable to participate at most community venues or activities without attendant care support; and
- Their need for this level of support will be life-long.
For more information
Website: www.companioncard.org.au
Companion Card Information Line: 1800 650 611
Further information
| Richmond Recreation Centre Gleadell St Richmond 3121 Ph: 9205 5032 Fax: 9429 8085 Email: YarraLeisure@yarracity.vic.gov.au |
Fitzroy Swimming Pool Alexandra Parade Fitzroy 3065 Ph: 9205 5180 Fax: 9416 2317 Email: YarraLeisure@yarracity.vic.gov.au |
| Collingwood Leisure Centre Cnr Turnbull & Hoddle St Clifton Hill 3068 Ph: 9205 5522 Fax: 9482 3275 Email: YarraLeisure@yarracity.vic.gov.au |
Burnley Golf Course Corner Madden & Loyola Grove, Burnley 3121 Phone: 9205 5048 Fax: 9429 3253 Email: YarraLeisure@yarracity.vic.gov.au |
Links
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