Welcome to Deafblind Australia
Listen to this articleWe represent and advocate for Deafblind people around the country. We are committed to diversity, inclusiveness, self-determination and advocacy.
We work to improve supports and services and to empower Deafblind people to be self-determining and self-advocating.
Our aim is for the Deafblind community and its members to thrive. With the right supports and services, Deafblind people can and do achieve their goals.
Our website keeps you up to date with the latest news and events, and can help you access resources, support and services.
We warmly invite anyone impacted by hearing loss and vision impairment, including people with dual sensory loss and people who identify as Deafblind, along with their families and support networks and professionals working in this space to join our community.
Lived experience stories
Deafblind news
News: Deafblind Australia’s 30th Annual General Meeting 22nd November 2024
19 December, 2024
DBA held it’s “30th” AGM in Perth, Western Australia at the Hilton on Perth’s foreshore. The tireless work of my…
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News: Deafblind Australia visits Spain
12 November, 2024
David Murray attended the Deafblind Census Conference in Spain to contribute to the development of core sets for Deafblindness as…
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News: News from Commonwealth Department of Social Services
7 November, 2024
The Commonwealth Department of Social Services (DSS) is gathering feedback from people with disabilities about "Foundational Supports," new services being…
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