****Free Companion Card****

The Companion Card is free for people with disabilities who meet the eligibility criteria, following the budget announcement by the Treasurer on the 8 May 2008.

Arrangements will be made to reimburse all current cardholders who have a paid the $30 fee.

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Companion Card WA reaches its 3000th cardholder milestone!

Felicity Lee, of Thornlie, became the 3000th person in Western Australia to receive a Companion Card.

Disability Services Minister Sheila McHale presented Ms Lee with gifts to mark the occasion at the Swan Bells.

Ms Lee's carer Debbie Simmonds said "the card would make a big difference to Felicity's life opening up a whole new world for her".

More than 250 businesses throughout WA have affiliated with the program, including Burswood Entertainment Complex, Skywest, Subiaco Oval, Transperth and the Art Gallery of WA.

Disability Services Minister Sheila McHale, Felicity Lee and Debbie Simmonds

*Cardholders now total over 3, 397 people*

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Companion Card E-Newsletter - August edition

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