The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, said he was delighted Council's aquatic centres at Canterbury and Roselands were now National Companion Card affiliates, helping to remove the financial barrier for people with a disability who require lifelong attendant care.
"People with a disability who require a carer, often need to pay for themselves and a carer to attend an event or performance, making participation expensive and often out of reach," Mayor Robert Furolo said.
"In 2008, the National Companion Card was introduced enabling eligible people with a disability to participate at venues and in activities without incurring the cost of a second ticket for their carer.
"The card helps remove one of the financial barriers for people with disability and increases their social inclusion and confidence.
"That's why I'm delighted Council has pro-actively taken the positive step to introduce and accept the Companion Card at our aquatic centres at Canterbury and Roselands.
"People with a disability who are holders of a Companion Card will now be entitled to two for one entry at our recreational facilities when accompanied by a carer.
"It's a fantastic initiative, which will promote the equal participation rights of people with a disability, boosting their recreational opportunities in our City.
"This is just another way that the City of Canterbury is encouraging people with a disability to participate in social and recreational activities in our community.
"We're also looking at ways of making our bus shelters more accessible to people who use wheelchairs and we're making our parks and ovals more accessible by improving pathway surfaces and upgrading accessible toilet facilities.
"I encourage people with a disability to take advantage of the Companion Card and enjoy our fantastic recreational facilities," Mayor Robert Furolo said.
For more information on Council's Disability Services and Programs call our Disability Services Worker on 9789 9432 or visit www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au.
About the Companion Card
To obtain a card, applicants must complete a cardholder application form and provide medical information and verification by a service provider or registered health professional about the need for lifelong attendant care support. To apply for a Companion Card, call 1800 893 044 during business hours or go to www.companioncard.gov.au.
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