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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.

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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

Hearing Australia

Hearing Australia offer a range of hearing care services and solutions including comprehensive assessments, ongoing care, and hearing management support, provided by their experienced Hearing Australia clinicians.

Hearing Matters

Hearing Matters is a South Australian and proudly independent audiology practice.

Operates in: SA
Provides services for: Deaf
Supports age range: Adult, Child,

Inspire Deaf Church

The Inspire Deaf Church is a place where those who are hearing impaired in our community can come and find hope, purpose and life in Christ.

Operates in: NSW
Service type: Pastoral Care
Provides services for: Deaf
Supports age range: Adult, Child,

John Pierce Centre (JPC)

JPC operates as an independent not for profit company limited by guarantee and maintains its links with the Catholic Church as a member of Catholic Social Services Victoria.

Operates in: VIC
Service type: Other services, Pastoral Care,
Provides services for: Deaf
Supports age range: Adult, Child,

Karli Health Centre

The Karli Health Centre offers counselling and access to a multi-disciplinary team to support you to care for your mental health. Counselling services can be offered in either Auslan or English.

Operates in: VIC
Service type: Counselling
Provides services for: Deaf
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.

Operates in: SA
Service type: Education
Provides services for: Blind, Deaf, Deafblind,
Supports age range: Child

National Auslan Communications for Emergencies

This project developed national guidelines and strategies for improving engagement and building resilience for deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing people whose preferred language is Auslan.

Operates in: Australia wide
Service type: Advocacy and information
Provides services for: Deaf, Deafblind,
Supports age range: Adult, Child,

National Auslan Interpreter Booking Service (NABS)

NABS provide interpreters to Deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing people who use sign language. NABS is free to people aged over 65 years who are not eligible for NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme).

Operates in: Australia wide
Service type: Auslan interpreting
Provides services for: Deaf, Deafblind,
Supports age range: Adult, 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.

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.

Parents of Deaf Children

Parents of Deaf Children (PODC), formerly Parent Council for Deaf Education, is a non-profit organisation, supporting families with babies, children and teenagers with hearing loss in NSW. The organisation offers a range of information, support and capacity building services for parents and carers, respecting the method or methods of communication that the family has chosen for their child.

Operates in: ACT, NSW,
Service type: Advocacy and information
Provides services for: Deaf
Supports age range: Child

School of Special Educational Needs: Sensory

The School of Special Educational Needs: Sensory (SSEN: S) provides educational support for children with hearing loss and/or vision impairment.

Operates in: WA
Service type: Education
Provides services for: Blind, Deaf, Deafblind,
Supports age range: Child

SensesWA

SensesWA is a leading not for profit organisation, providing disability services to the Western Australian community. They help children and adults with a wide range of disabilities reach their full potential.