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

Able Australia

Able Australia is a leading provider of disability services for adults and community supports for seniors. They are a diverse not-for-profit organisation offering a broad range of high quality services to help those with a disability live the life they choose.

Website: https://ableaustralia.org.au/
Email: info@ableaustralia.org.au
Phone: 1300 225 369
Social media: https://www.facebook.com/ableaus/
Operates in: ACT , QLD , TAS , VIC ,
Service type: Advocacy and information , Allied health , Assistive technology training , Auslan interpreting , Auslan translation , Communication guide / support work , Support Coordination , Supported Independent Living (SIL) , Training (deafblind) ,
Provides services for: Deafblind
Supports age range: Adult

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 ,

Lions Low Vision Clinic

The Lions Low Vision Clinic is a unit within the Royal Hobart Hospital Eye Clinic, specialising in helping people with vision loss make the best use of their remaining sight.

Website: https://www.outpatients.tas.gov.au/clinics/lions_low_vision_clinic
Email: llvc@ths.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6166 0000
Operates in: TAS
Service type: Assistive technology training , Other services ,
Provides services for: Blind
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.

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 ,

Signpedia

Signpedia offers nationwide services and supports to the Australian Deaf Community and other Auslan users.

Website: https://signpedia.com/
Contact Form: https://signpedia.com/contact-us/
Social media: https://www.facebook.com/signpedia
Operates in: ACT , NSW , QLD , SA , TAS , VIC , WA ,
Service type: Auslan interpreting , Auslan translation , Communication guide / support work , Other services , Support Coordination ,
Provides services for: Deaf , Deafblind ,
Supports age range: Adult , Child ,

St Giles Society

An all-ages disability support and allied health service with Tasmania-wide assistive technology and mobility support as well as autism specific programs for adults and children.

Website: https://www.stgiles.org.au/
Contact Form: https://www.stgiles.org.au/contact/
Phone: 1300 278 445
Social media: https://www.facebook.com/StGilesSociety/
Operates in: TAS
Service type: Allied health , Assistive technology training , Support Coordination , Supported Independent Living (SIL) ,
Provides services for: Blind , Deaf , Deafblind ,
Supports age range: Adult , Child ,

VisAbility

VisAbility provides practical, emotional and peer support services to Western Australians with low or no vision. Their professional therapy and support services are available at any stage of life, in homes, at school, at work and in the community.

Website: http://www.visability.com.au
Email: info@visability.com.au
Phone: (08) 9311 8202
Social media: https://www.facebook.com/visabilityAU/
Operates in: TAS , WA ,
Service type: Allied health , Assistive technology suppliers , Assistive technology training , Employment , Orientation and Mobility Services ,
Provides services for: Blind
Supports age range: Adult , Child ,