Services

There are places, business and groups that help people with deafblindness.

They can provide

  • services
  • information
  • advocacy
  • equipment

Some services listed are Australian and some are International.

Some organisations that specialise in only blindness or only deafness are in the directory.  They may be able to adapt their services for someone with deafblindness.

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The list of organisations is not exhaustive. It may not include every service or organisation in Australia with deafblind expertise.

This directory is for information purposes only. Inclusion in the service directory does not imply:

  • affiliation with, or
  • endorsement from

Deafblind Information Australia.

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Directory last reviewed in October, 2023

Deafblind UK

Deafblind UK support people who are living with sight and hearing loss, their families and carers every step of the way to reassure, advise or just to be someone to turn to if there is no one else. They provide practical help, emotional support, help with technology, information, advice and even holidays to anyone who needs it.

Website: http://www.deafblind.org.uk
Email: info@deafblind.org.uk
Social media: https://www.facebook.com/DBUKCharity/
Operates in: International
Service type: Advocacy and information
Provides services for: Deafblind
Supports age range: Adult , Child ,

Deafblind Victoria

Deafblind Victoria (DBV) is a self-advocacy group run by and for Deafblind people in Victoria, Australia.

Website: https://deafblindvictoria.com/
Contact Form: https://deafblindvictoria.com/about/
Social media: https://www.facebook.com/dbv2018/
Operates in: VIC
Service type: Advocacy and information , Social activity & connection , Training (deafblind) ,
Provides services for: Deafblind
Supports age range: Adult , Child ,

Deafblind West Australians

Deafblind West Australians provides support and network opportunities for people living with deafblindness in Western Australia.

Website: https://dbwa.org.au/
Email: info@dbwa.org.au
Social media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/364764059137/
Operates in: WA
Service type: Advocacy and information , Social activity & connection ,
Provides services for: Deafblind
Supports age range: Adult , Child ,

Expression Australia

Expression Australia is a not-for-profit organisation created by and for the Deaf Community. They empower people who are Deaf, hard of hearing to overcome barriers in their life and choose how they want to live. Services include training, interpreting, captioning and independent audiology services.

Website: http://www.expression.com.au
Contact Form: https://www.expression.com.au/contact
Phone: (03) 9473 1111
Social media: https://www.facebook.com/ExpressionAustralia/
Operates in: TAS , VIC , WA ,
Service type: Advocacy and information , Allied health , Assistive technology suppliers , Auslan interpreting , Auslan translation , Captioning and transcription , Communication guide / support work , Employment , Notetaking , Other services , Support Coordination , Supported Independent Living (SIL) ,
Provides services for: Deaf , Deafblind ,
Supports age range: Adult , Child ,

Forsight Australia

Forsight Australia provide Supported Independent Living group homes for people with sensory impairments and additional disabilities across Greater Sydney and the Illawarra.

Website: https://www.forsight.org.au
Email: contactus@forsight.org.au
Phone: (02) 8892 1000
Social media: https://www.facebook.com/forsightaustralia/
Operates in: NSW
Service type: Allied health , Support Coordination , Supported Independent Living (SIL) ,
Provides services for: Blind , Deaf , Deafblind ,
Supports age range: Adult

Helen Keller Services

Helen Keller Services' mission is to enable individuals who are blind, DeafBlind, have low vision or combined vision and hearing loss to live, work and thrive in their community of choice.

Website: https://www.helenkeller.org/
Email: info@helenkeller.org
Social media: https://www.facebook.com/helenkellerservices
Operates in: International
Service type: Advocacy and information
Provides services for: Deafblind
Supports age range: Adult , Child ,

Hunter Deafblind Connect

Hunter Deafblind Group is a group that meets regularly to socialise and support each other in Newcastle, NSW.

Website: https://www.cdah.org.au/events/
Email: info@cdah.org.au
Phone: 0490 053 454
Social media: https://www.facebook.com/Hunter-Deafblind-Group-101989711463518/
Operates in: NSW
Service type: Advocacy and information , Social activity & connection , Training (deafblind) ,
Provides services for: Deafblind
Supports age range: Adult

Kilparrin Teaching and Assessment

Kilparrin provides on-site preschool and school programs, in addition to a free statewide support service for students with sensory impairment (vision impairment and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing) and additional disabilities.

Website: http://www.kilparrin.sa.edu.au
Email: dl.1372.info@schools.sa.edu.au
Phone: (08) 8277 5999
Social media: https://www.facebook.com/kilparrintass/
Operates in: SA
Service type: Education
Provides services for: Blind , Deaf , Deafblind ,
Supports age range: Child

Narbethong State Special School

Narbethong is a small, unique school which provides specialist teaching for students with vision impairment.

Website: https://narbethongspecs.eq.edu.au/
Email: principal@narbethongspecs.eq.edu.au
Phone: (07) 3823 0777
Social media: https://www.facebook.com/narbyss
Operates in: QLD
Service type: Education
Provides services for: Blind , Deafblind ,
Supports age range: Child

National Equipment Database (NED)

NED’s priority has remained about connecting customers to the right assistive products, information and tools to research, select and access the solutions they need, with confidence.

Website: https://askned.com.au/
Contact Form: https://askned.com.au/contact-us
Phone: 1300 885 886
Social media: https://www.facebook.com/IndigoAustralasia/
Operates in: Australia wide , NSW , QLD , SA , TAS , WA ,
Service type: Advocacy and information , Assistive technology suppliers , Assistive technology training ,
Provides services for: Blind , Deaf , Deafblind ,
Supports age range: Adult , Child ,

National Relay Service

The National Relay Service (NRS) can help you if you’re d/Deaf or find it hard to hear or speak to hearing people on the phone.

Website: https://www.accesshub.gov.au/about-the-nrs
Contact Form: https://www.accesshub.gov.au/about-the-nrs/nrs-call-numbers-and-links
Operates in: Australia wide
Service type: Other services
Provides services for: Deaf , Deafblind ,
Supports age range: Adult , Child ,

NextSense

NextSense is a not-for-profit and registered NDIS provider that provides dedicated, innovative, and customised services aimed at breaking down barriers for children, adults and families of people with hearing or vision loss.

Website: https://www.nextsense.org.au
Contact Form: https://www.nextsense.org.au/contact
Phone: 1300 230 386
Social media: https://www.facebook.com/nextsenseau/
Operates in: Australia wide , NSW ,
Service type: Advocacy and information , Allied health , Assistive technology training , Training (deafblind) ,
Provides services for: Blind , Deaf , Deafblind ,
Supports age range: Adult , Child ,

NextSense School

NextSense School is a specialist campus for children with hearing or vision loss.

Website: https://www.nextsense.org.au/services/hearing/schools
Contact Form: https://www.nextsense.org.au/services/hearing/school/enrol#jump-section-do-you-want-to-know-more
Phone: 02 9872 0238
Social media: https://www.facebook.com/nextsenseau/
Operates in: NSW
Service type: Education
Provides services for: Blind , Deaf , Deafblind ,
Supports age range: Child

Perkins International

Perkins International Program creates transformative partnerships that enable schools, governments, multilateral agencies, and local organizations to support children and young people with disabilities to learn, grow, and find their place in the world.

Website: https://www.perkins.org/international
Contact Form: https://www.perkins.org/contact-us/
Social media: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPerkins/
Operates in: International
Service type: Advocacy and information
Provides services for: Blind , Deafblind ,
Supports age range: Child

Quantum

Quantum provides products and services to people with a print disability (low vision, blindness or a learning difficulty).

Website: https://www.quantumrlv.com.au/
Contact Form: https://www.quantumrlv.com.au/pages/contact-us
Phone: 1300 883 853
Social media: https://www.facebook.com/theQuantumdifference/
Operates in: Australia wide
Service type: Advocacy and information , Assistive technology suppliers , Assistive technology training ,
Provides services for: Blind , Deafblind ,
Supports age range: Adult , Child ,