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.

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

Aussie Deaf Kids

Aussie Deaf Kids aims to empower parents raising a child with hearing loss through online support, information and advocacy.

Website: https://www.aussiedeafkids.org.au/
Email: info@aussiedeafkids.org.au
Phone: 0419 495 032
Social media: https://www.facebook.com/aussiedeafkids/
Operates in: Australia wide , NSW ,
Service type: Advocacy and information
Provides services for: Deaf
Supports age range: Child

Better Hearing Australia

Better Hearing Australia (National) is Australia’s largest independent consumer based non-profit organisation for hearing loss. They are a national voice for all Australians affected by hearing loss, promoting best practice in hearing loss management through advocacy, support and education.

Website: https://www.betterhearingaustralia.online/
Email: webquery@betterhearingaustralia.online
Operates in: ACT , NSW , QLD , VIC , WA ,
Service type: Advocacy and information
Provides services for: Deaf
Supports age range: Adult , Child ,

Better Hearing Australia Sydney

Better Hearing Australia is the national voice of all people in Australia with hearing impairment, promoting good communication and life solutions by the provision of education, support and advocacy.

Website: https://www.betterhearingsydney.org.au
Email: bhasyd@ozemail.com.au
Phone: (02) 9744 0167
Operates in: NSW
Service type: Advocacy and information
Provides services for: Deaf
Supports age range: Adult , Child ,

Catholic Centre for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people

The Ephpheta Centre is a Centre for deaf and hard of hearing people. Their work includes pastoral care, sacramental services, support and advocacy. Visitation is an important part of their work.

Website: https://www.ephpheta.org.au/home
Contact Form: https://www.ephpheta.org.au/contact-us
Phone: (02) 9708 1396
Social media: https://www.facebook.com/thecentrefordeaf
Operates in: NSW
Service type: Advocacy and information , Pastoral Care ,
Provides services for: Deaf
Supports age range: Adult , Child ,

Deaf ACT

Deaf ACT is a not-for-profit organisation who lobby for and promote Advocacy, Sport and Recreation activities for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community in ACT and surrounding NSW areas.

Website: https://deafact.org.au/
Contact Form: https://deafact.org.au/contact
Social media: https://www.facebook.com/DeafACT.Canberra/
Operates in: ACT , NSW ,
Service type: Advocacy and information , Social activity & connection ,
Provides services for: Deaf
Supports age range: Adult , Child ,

Deaf Connect

Deaf Connect is the largest whole-of-life service provider for Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing Australians, with offices across Queensland and New South Wales, as well in Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth and Darwin.

Website: https://deafconnect.org.au/
Email: info@deafconnect.org.au
Phone: 1800 893 855
Social media: https://www.facebook.com/deafconnectau
Operates in: NSW , NT , QLD , SA , VIC , WA ,
Service type: Advocacy and information , Allied health , Auslan interpreting , Captioning and transcription , Communication guide / support work , Other services , Support Coordination ,
Provides services for: Deaf , Deafblind ,
Supports age range: Adult , Child ,

Guide Dogs Australia

Guide Dogs Australia is a brand that represents Australia's state and territory-based Guide Dog organisations.

Website: https://guidedogs.com.au/
Email: info@guidedogs.com.au
Phone: 1800 484 333
Social media: https://www.facebook.com/GuideDogsAustralia/
Operates in: ACT , NSW , NT , QLD , SA , VIC ,
Service type: Advocacy and information , Allied health , Assistive technology training , Counselling , Orientation and Mobility Services ,
Provides services for: Blind
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

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 ,

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 ,

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.

Website: https://www.podc.org.au/
Email: info@podc.org.au
Phone: 0402 354 250
Social media: https://www.facebook.com/podcNSW
Operates in: ACT , NSW ,
Service type: Advocacy and information
Provides services for: Deaf
Supports age range: Child

Vision Australia

Vision Australia is a leading national provider of blindness and low vision services. They work with Australians who are blind or have low vision, helping them live the life they choose.

Website: https://www.visionaustralia.org/
Email: info@visionaustralia.org
Phone: 1300 84 74 66
Social media: https://www.facebook.com/VisionAustralia/
Operates in: ACT , NSW , QLD , VIC , WA ,
Service type: Advocacy and information , Allied health , Assistive technology suppliers , Assistive technology training , Orientation and Mobility Services ,
Provides services for: Blind
Supports age range: Adult , Child ,