Workshops in 2025 & 2026 | Developmental disability and deafblindness
Project funding extended. Workshops will continue to be offered in all states and territories until June 2026
This practical workshop is suitable for anyone with a connection to
* combined deafness and blindness
* sensory disability, meaning one or more of the senses are affected
* complex disability
The following may find this workshop useful:
* families
* people working in therapy
* people working in education
* other service providers eg. Deaf, support work, residential care
You can ask questions and bring case studies. Content includes:
* 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
Guest presenters, born deafblind will also share their experiences.
Recommended preparation viewing: In a new tab open News page on congenital deafblindness training modules
When registering, please advise of any access requirements eg. Auslan interpretation, alternate print, live captions, bringing a support worker or Comm Guide, bringing personal interpreters, seating position
These workshops are free to attend, made possible by an NDIS ILC Grant.
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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Victoria | Melbourne (Registrations closed)
Date August 26th to 27th, 2025
Time 9:30am – 4:30pm
Location Vibe Hotel Melbourne
Australian Capital Territory | Canberra (Registrations closed)
Date November 25th to 26th, 2025
Time 9:30am – 4:30pm
Location Hellenic Club in the City
Tasmania | Hobart (Registrations closed)
Date December 1st to 2nd, 2025
Time 9:30am – 4:30pm
Location Vibe Hotel Hobart
Watch this video to learn about our workshops
Download Deafblindness and developmental disability workshops transcript (Word docx, 94KB)
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