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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.
There are two drop down filters that can help you search for Service type and / or Region. This is the best way to search the directory.
You can use the search bar to find words in the organisation’s title and description. This is not as effective as using the dropdown filters.
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
- All types
- Advocacy and information
- Allied health
- Assistive technology suppliers
- Assistive technology training
- Auslan interpreting
- Auslan translation
- Captioning and transcription
- Communication guide / support work
- Counselling
- Education
- Employment
- Notetaking
- Orientation and Mobility Services
- Other services
- Pastoral Care
- Social activity & connection
- Support Coordination
- Supported Independent Living (SIL)
- Training (deafblind)
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.
Deafblind Victoria
Deafblind Victoria (DBV) is a self-advocacy group run by and for Deafblind people in Victoria, Australia.
Deafblind West Australians
Deafblind West Australians provides support and network opportunities for people living with deafblindness in Western Australia.
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.
Forsight Australia
Forsight Australia provide Supported Independent Living group homes for people with sensory impairments and additional disabilities across Greater Sydney and the Illawarra.
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.
Hunter Deafblind Connect
Hunter Deafblind Group is a group that meets regularly to socialise and support each other in Newcastle, NSW.
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.
Narbethong State Special School
Narbethong is a small, unique school which provides specialist teaching for students with vision impairment.
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.
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.
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.
NextSense School
NextSense School is a specialist campus for children with hearing or vision loss.
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.
Quantum
Quantum provides products and services to people with a print disability (low vision, blindness or a learning difficulty).