National Assistance Card

19/10/2026

October 18 to 24 is Invisible Disabilities Week.

For many people living with invisible disabilities and chronic illness, some of the most significant impacts may not be obvious to others.

The National Assistance Card helps people explain these impacts and share what support they may need.

Everyone deserves to feel seen, understood and supported.

Image description: Graphic with a blue-to-pink background and colourful figures holding hands. Text reads: “Your disability is invisible. You still deserve to feel seen. Invisible Disabilities Week, 18–24 October 2026.” A heart-shaped photo shows a hand holding a National Assistance Card in front of a bookshelf.

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13/10/2026

This National Carers Week, get to know two Cards that may help you or someone you know.

What’s the difference between a National Assistance Card and a Companion Card?

The National Assistance Card helps people communicate their needs.

It shares personalised information about the assistance a person may need in everyday and emergency situations. This might include extra time, clearer instructions or support when feeling overwhelmed.

The Card is currently available to Autistic people and people with brain injury in Australia.

The Companion Card helps people with disability take part in activities with a support person.

It allows eligible cardholders who need a support person to attend venues, events and activities without paying for an additional ticket for that person.

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12/10/2026

Are you part of a carer support group, or do you work with carers? We’d love to connect with you!

The National Assistance Card helps people with brain injury and Autistic people communicate their needs in everyday and emergency situations. It can also bring peace of mind to families and carers.

Get in touch to book a free online information session with our team. It’s a chance to learn more, ask questions and explore how the Card could help someone you care for or support. 💙

09/10/2026

It's National Carers Week from 11 to 17 October.

This week is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the carers who support family members and friends, and to acknowledge the care, time and energy they give every day.

While caring can bring connection and joy, it can also be demanding. Carers need opportunities to rest, support for their own wellbeing, and people who take the time to ask, “How are you going?” and listen to the answer.

We can all help carers feel valued and supported. This might mean offering practical help, making time for a conversation, being understanding, or simply saying thank you.

Take a moment this week to thank a carer in your life. A thoughtful message, a helping hand or time spent together can mean a lot.

05/10/2026

🌟 Share your story about change 🌟

Change can be exciting, tricky, overwhelming or a mix of feelings. Sometimes, hearing how someone else got through it can help.

The National Assistance Card team is inviting young people to share their stories about change. This could be starting at a new school, getting a job, moving house, making new friends or another change in your life.

What changed for you? How did you feel? What helped?

Your story could help another young person feel less alone and find ideas to help them through a similar change.

We are creating a Youth webpage on the National Assistance Card website. We will share resources and stories there so young people across Australia can learn from each other.

You can tell your story through video, art, poetry, music, writing or another way that works for you. Your story does not need to be polished or perfect.

A parent, carer or support person can help.

We will not publish your name, contact details or details that could identify you or anyone else.

Interested? Fill in our short form to get started: 👉 https://bit.ly/3VrGty4

The last day to send us your story is 30 November 2026.

You can also enter a draw to win one of three $100 gift cards!

Fill out this form.

30/09/2026

Is your National Assistance Card up to date?

Keeping your Card current can help you communicate your support needs more easily.

You can:
✨ Apply for a new Card or replacement Card anytime through our website.
📲 Access a digital version of your Card and save it to your phone for quick and easy access when you need it.

The National Assistance Card is currently available to Autistic people and people with brain injury across Australia. We’re also exploring how the Card could support more people with disability in the future.

19/09/2026

Dementia Action Week will take place from 21 to 27 September this year.

People living with dementia may experience changes in communication, memory, thinking, mood or behaviour. They can still enjoy connecting with others, taking part in their community and visiting the places that matter to them.

The National Assistance Card can be a practical tool that supports safety, dignity and independence.

Every Card has a story. Read how cardholders and their families have used the National Assistance Card in everyday life: https://www.nationalassistancecard.com.au/testimonials

03/09/2026

We're hiring: Project Officer (Program Delivery & Engagement) - Australia-wide

Do you care about inclusion, accessibility and meaningful change?

We're looking for a passionate and organised Project Officer to help grow and strengthen the National Assistance Card program. In this role, you'll coordinate projects, consultation, co-design and stakeholder engagement activities that improve outcomes for people with disability across Australia.

✅ Work remotely from anywhere in Australia
✅ Flexible work arrangements
✅ Salary packaging and professional development opportunities
✅ Make a genuine difference through a growing national program supporting people with disability across Australia

If you're a proactive professional who values lived experience, enjoys building relationships and wants to contribute to meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply via Seek https://au.seek.com/job/94393844

31/08/2026

September is international FASD Awareness Month.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition caused by prenatal alcohol exposure. People with FASD can experience challenges with physical health, learning, memory, attention, communication, emotional regulation, and social skills. Many of the impacts are not visible.

The National Assistance Card supports people with FASD by helping them communicate their support needs when they need assistance.

We also hope the Card can help raise awareness and understanding of FASD in the community - so there is less misunderstanding, greater inclusion and better support for people living with FASD.