This is a practical workshop. Come along if you want to learn about people living with dual sensory loss. This includes:

• people with both deafness and blindness,
• people with at least one sensory disability,
• people with complex disabilities

You may find this workshop useful if you are:

• family
• working in therapy
• working in education
• another service provider e.g. Deaf, support work, residential care

These workshops are free to attend. Funding comes from the Information, Advice and Referrals program of the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.

We include:

• how to recognise deafblindness
• understanding access needs
• where to find help to support the person’s senses
• hand-under-hand teaching methods
• creating shared experiences
• developing shared meaning
• learning and practicing deafblind communication methods
• resources and tools to support your learning.

You can ask questions and bring case studies.

Guest presenters, born deafblind, will also share their experiences.

We recommend you watch some of our webinars before you come to the workshop. Recommended viewing: In a new tab open News page on congenital deafblindness training modules

Please tell us about any access or support needs you have when you register. For example, if you need

• Auslan interpretation
• alternate print
• live captions
• to bring a support worker or Comm Guide
• to bring personal interpreters
• specific seating position

Find out about our next workshops

South Australia | Adelaide

• Date  February 3rd to 4th, 2026
• Time 9:30am – 4:30pm
• Location Hilton Adelaide

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New South Wales | Sydney

• Date February 2nd to 3rd, 2026
• Time 9:30am – 4:30pm
• Location Vibe Hotel Sydney

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New South Wales | Newcastle

• Date February 4th to 5th, 2026
• Time 9:30am – 4:30pm
• Location Noah’s on the Beach

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Northern Territory | Alice Springs

• Date March 23rd to 24th, 2026
• Time 9:30am – 4:30pm
• Location Alice Springs Convention Centre

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Queensland | Brisbane

• Date March 26th to 27th, 2026
• Time 9:30am – 4:30pm
• Location University of Queensland, Brisbane City

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Queensland | Cairns

• Date March 30th to 31st, 2026
• Time 9:30am – 4:30pm
• Location Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

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Western Australia | Perth

• Date April 20th to 21st, 2026
• Time 9:30am – 4:30pm
• Location Aloft Perth

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