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SUMMARY:DBA Members Webinar 'Meet the Team' 12th Feb 2026
DESCRIPTION:Deafblind Australia (DBA) will be hosting this national members-only Zoom webinar\, “Meet the DBA Team” on Thursday\, 12 February 2026\, from 12pm to 1pm (QLD time). \nThis one-hour webinar gives members the opportunity to meet our team\, ask questions\, and share ideas in an accessible online environment. \nTwo Auslan interpreters will be provided\, and you are welcome to organise your own in-person interpreters if preferred. \nBecome a Member Here. \nWe look forward to you joining us!
URL:https://deafblind.org.au/event/dba-members-webinar-meet-the-team-12th-feb-2026/
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SUMMARY:Upcoming Events October - December 2025
DESCRIPTION:For full event details in your Area\, please see below: \nQueensland \nLittle Steps with Shara Facebook Link Here \nEat Street in Hamilton \nDate: Sat 25th October 2025 \nPicnic at Queen’s Park\, Ipswich \nDate: Wed 29th October 2025 \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nWestern Australia \nDeafblind West Australians Website Link Here; Facebook Link Here \nSocial Pub Lunches \nDate: Monthly on Sundays \nInternational White Cane Day – Group Walk \nDate: Sat 18th October 2025 \nDBWA Connect Hub \nDate: Fortnightly Wednesdays \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nNew South Wales \nHunter Deafblind Group Events Website Link Here\, Facebook Link Here \nNewcastle Hub \nDate: 17th and 31st October \nSydney Hub \nDate: 24th October \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nVictoria \nDeafblind Victoria Website Link Here\, Facebook Link Here \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nAustralian Capital Territory\, Canberra and Tasmania\, Hobart \nDeafblind Information Australia Website Link Here\, Facebook Link Here \nDevelopmental Disability & Deafblindness – Workshop\, Canberra\nDate: 25th – 26th November\, 2025 \nDevelopmental Disability & Deafblindness – Workshop\, Hobart\nDate: 1st – 2nd December 2025
URL:https://deafblind.org.au/event/upcoming-events-october-december-2025/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026
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UID:1034-1753401600-1761436799@deafblind.org.au
SUMMARY:Upcoming Events August - October 2025
DESCRIPTION:For full event details in your Area\, please see below: \nQueensland \nLittle Steps with Shara Facebook Link Here \nMini Golf and Lunch \nDate: Wed 27th August 2025 \nTime: 10:00AM (Mini Golf)\, lunch after at Mt Gravatt Lookout Café (12:15–2:00PM) \nLocation: Mt Gravatt Mini Golf & Café \nCost: $15 per person\, $10 for companions \nRSVP required \n  \nFerry to Felons Brewery \nDate: Wed 24th September 2025 \nTime: Morning meet-up (final time TBC) \nMeeting Point: Hawthorne Ferry Terminal \nPlan: Ferry ride together\, lunch at Felons Brewery \n  \nEat Street in Hamilton \nDate: Sat 25th October 2025 \nTime: 4:00PM \nLocation: Eat Street Northshore\, Hamilton \nEntry: $4 per person (group of 10+)\, $6 individual\, companions free \nRSVP encouraged for group pricing \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nWestern Australia \nDeafblind West Australians Website Link Here; Facebook Link Here \nSocial Pub Lunches \nMonthly on Sundays\, 11am–3pm at various pubs/taverns. \nDrop in anytime for lunch or a snack. \nContact DBWA for dates and venues. \n  \nInternational White Cane Day – Group Walk \nSat 18 Oct 2025\, Tomato Lake\, Kewdale. \nGroup walk + BYO picnic/BBQ\, café available. \nFor Deafblind people\, families\, and supporters. \n  \nDBWA Connect Hub \nFortnightly Wednesdays\, 12:30–3:00pm\, The Rise\, Maylands. \nAuslan interpreter + free afternoon tea. \nContact DBWA for upcoming dates. \n  \nNew South Wales \nHunter Deafblind Group Events Website Link Here\, Facebook Link Here \nNewcastle Hub \nDates: 22nd August\, 5th  September and 19th September\, 3rd October and 17th October and 31st October \nWhere: CDAH office\, 202 King St Newcastle \nWhen: 10am – 1pm \nNext Information Workshop is on the National Relay Service on the 22nd Aug in Newcastle. \nSydney Hub \nDates: 15th August\, 26th September\, 24th October \nWhere: Nextsense Office\, 2 Gymnasium Rd\, Macquarie Park 2113 \nWhen: 10am – 1pm \nCheck out the Hunter Deafblind Group Facebook page for more information and events! \n  \nVictoria \nDeafblind Victoria Website Link Here\, Facebook Link Here \nCelebrate Deafblind Victoria’s 18th Anniversary\nDate: Fri 19th September 2025\nTime: 11:30AM – 4:00PM\nLocation: Victoria Hotel Ballroom\, 215 Little Collins St\, Melbourne\nInfo: Catered lunch + speeches\, raffle prizes (funds go to DBV)\nWho: Deafblind community\, deaf\, commguides\, Auslan students\, volunteers\, interpreters\, family\, and friends\nRSVP: alex.sar@deafblindvictoria.com by Fri 29th August 2025 \nSouth Australia \nDeafblind Information Australia Website Link Here \nDevelopmental Disability & Deafblindness – Workshop\nDate: Tue 23rd – Wed 24th September 2025\nTime: 9:30AM – 4:30PM (both days)\nLocation: Hilton Adelaide\nCost: Contact for details\nInfo: Suitable for families\, therapy or education workers\, and other service providers working with combined deafness\, blindness\, sensory or complex disability
URL:https://deafblind.org.au/event/queensland-events-august-october-2025/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240701
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SUMMARY:International Deafblind Day & Deafblind Awareness Week 22 - 28 June 2025
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to share an important milestone for the global Deafblind community. \nThe United Nations (UN) General Assembly has officially announced 27th June as the International Day of Deafblindness\, beginning in 2025. This historic recognition follows years of advocacy and highlights the need for greater inclusion\, awareness\, and support for people who are deafblind around the world. \nThis announcement arrives at a meaningful time as we approach Deafblind Awareness Week\, which will be held from 22nd to 28th June 2025. \nThis is a special time to recognise and celebrate the Deafblind community across Australia. This week honours the birthday of the remarkable Helen Keller on 27th June\, with this year’s theme ‘Touch to Connect’\, shining a light on the unique ways Deafblind people engage with the world. \n\nNational Highlight – 24th June \nA national webinar will be held on Monday\, 24th June\, featuring a panel of Deafblind speakers and a parent of a deafblind child. This important event is designed to support and inform\, and will be attended by medical and allied health professionals and students. \nEvents Around the Country \nAcross Australia\, states will be marking the week with local events and activities: \nDeafblind West Australians \nSydney & Newcastle Interactive Sessions: 20th and 27th June \nEvents take place the Sydney Nextsense office or the Newcastle Museum for a 2 hour experience through touch you won’t forget. This event aims to raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by individuals who are deafblind. This interactive session has been designed by Deafblind community members to give you a glimpse into the experiences of deafblindness. Connect with the experts of their own lives and be a part of this important conversation. Together\, let’s make a difference and promote inclusion for all! \nSydney ticket link \nNewcastle ticket link \nDeafblind Victoria \nMelbourne Children’s Event \nIf you’re in the Melbourne area\, don’t miss the special event just for children and families\, hosted by Vision Australia: \nTouch to Connect – Celebrating Deafblind Awareness Week \nLet’s come together to raise awareness\, celebrate connection\, and support inclusion for all Deafblind Australians. \nIf you are Deafblind and don’t have access to Facebook or Instagram\, please email us on info@deafblindaustralia.org.au\n\nHappy Deafblind Awareness Week to all our friends across Australia!
URL:https://deafblind.org.au/event/deafblind-awareness-week-22-28-june-2025/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240701
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UID:748-1719187200-1719791999@deafblind.org.au
SUMMARY:Deafblind Awareness Week 24 - 30 June 2024
DESCRIPTION:Deafblind Awareness Week (DBAW) is here for 2024.\n\nThroughout the week we will be providing insights into the lives of Deafblind people and the work of Deafblind Australia.  This will be shared online via Facebook and Instagram.\n\nIt’s a great time to connect with the Deafblind community\, make friends and learn about what is happening with people who are Deafblind around Australia.\n\nIf you are Deafblind and don’t have access to Facebook or Instagram\, please email us on info@deafblindaustralia.org.au\n\nHappy Deafblind Awareness Week to all our friends across Australia!\n\nWatch the AUSLAN video on Youtube or watch below:\n\n \n 
URL:https://deafblind.org.au/event/deafblind-awareness-week-24-30-june-2024/
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UID:655-1700560800-1700591400@deafblind.org.au
SUMMARY:Deaf\, HoH\, Deafblind Indigenous Awareness Training
DESCRIPTION:DBA have partnered with Jody Barney to present TWO amazing training opportunities on November 21st. Jody is a strong and committed advocate who has worked for the last 35 years with Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people who are Deaf/hard of hearing or have disabilities. \nMore about Jody Barney: https://www.deaficc.com.au/about-us \nUnderstanding Deafness and Deafblindness through Indigenous Cultural lens. \nDBA’s Project Officer\, Ness\, will present on the national work done with Deafblind Australia and Deafblind basic information. Jody will add the nuanced and expertise Indigenous cultural and community context to working with this group. Training will include information on greeting\, guiding\, communication\, use of touch and much more. \nSession 1: 10-1 pm \nTarget Audience: Education\, Families\, Community and Disability services \nSession 2: 3:30-6:30 \nTarget Audience: Legal and Justice Services\, Government \nBook online: https://www.trybooking.com/CMJZC \nDownload the pdf of the event details.
URL:https://deafblind.org.au/event/deaf-hoh-deafblind-indigenous-awareness-training/
LOCATION:Alice Springs Desert Park – Red Mulga Event Centre\, Red Mulga Event Centre Larapinta Drive\, Alice Springs\, NT\, 0870\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231120T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231120T170000
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SUMMARY:Technology and Mental Health for people who are Deafblind
DESCRIPTION:Please join Deafblind Australia in an open forum about: Technology and Mental Health for people who are Deafblind. \nWe are hoping to gain a better understanding for people with hearing and vision loss and: \n\nAccess to technology\nMental Health accessibility and support options\n\nWe will be joined by Jody Barney\, founder of Deaf Indigenous Community Consultancy\, is a strong and committed advocate who has worked intensively with Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people who are Deaf/hard of hearing or have disabilities. \nDate: Monday November 20\, 2023 \nTime: 2pm – 5pm \nLocation: Alice Springs Desert Park- Mulga Room \n871 Larapinta Drive\, Alice Springs\, NT 0871 \nAfternoon tea provided. \nBookings Essential. RSVP by November 13th. \nRegister at:  https://www.trybooking.com/CMIAF \nDownload the pdf of the event details. \n 
URL:https://deafblind.org.au/event/technology-and-mental-health-for-people-who-are-deafblind/
LOCATION:Alice Springs Desert Park- Mulga Room\, 871 Larapinta Drive\, Alice Springs\, NT\, 0871\, Australia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240531
DTSTAMP:20260723T074958
CREATED:20231101T025542Z
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UID:627-1700438400-1717113599@deafblind.org.au
SUMMARY:DBA Round Table Sessions - All major capital cities
DESCRIPTION:DBA are visiting all major capital cities to hold a round table discussion with our Project Staff and Executive Officer. Join us to meet the team\, learn more about our work\, ask questions and raise any topics you’d like.  \nOnly 10 tickets available at each session. \nBook now: \n\nAlice Springs\, NT November 20th\nRegister at: https://www.trybooking.com/CMETQ\nMelbourne\, Victoria\, December 7th\nRegister at: https://www.trybooking.com/CMETY\nHobart\, Tasmania February 22nd/23rd\nRegister at: https://www.trybooking.com/CMEUX\n\nSave the date – tickets not yet available: \n\nNewcastle\, NSW on March 25th  2024\nBrisbane\, Queensland on April 18th 2024\nGold Coast\, Queensland on April 19th 2024\nAdelaide\, South Australia on May 2/3 2024\nACT\, Canberra on May 30/31 2024\n\nWatch the AUSLAN video on Youtube or watch below: \n \nDownload the pdf of the event details.
URL:https://deafblind.org.au/event/dba-round-table-sessions-all-major-capital-cities/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230709T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230709T223000
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SUMMARY:Deafblind Ball
DESCRIPTION:Get your ball costumes out because CDAH (Community Disability Alliance Hunter) have organised a Deafblind Ball and looks like it is going to be a wonderful event. Deafblind members and their support workers/comm guides are entitled to free admission.
URL:https://deafblind.org.au/event/deafblind-ball/
LOCATION:King st\, 309 King St\, Newcastle West\, NSW\, 2302\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230708T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230708T120000
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SUMMARY:Empowering people who are Deafblind. Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Anytime Auslan and Deafblind Australia have joined together to bring you part two of the professional development\, working with and empowering people who are Deafblind as either an Auslan Interpreter\, Deaf Interpreter or commguide/support worker.\nPlease Note: This workshop is only available to those who have attended our Deafblind theory professional developments. (see bottom of page for more info)\nPresenter: Paola Avila (Deafblind Australia)\nDetails: Following on from our last two theory based professional development (December 2022 and May 2023)\, Paola will be working with us in a “hands-on” experience. This workshop aims to bring together the theory previously learned and give each individual a taste of what it’s like to be a person with Deafblindness.\nIn this theory component we have invited a total of 4 Deafblind participants to help us with the practical activities. By the end of the practical session\, our presenters and our participants hope you feel more confident working with Deafblind people in an empowering way.\nWe will have activities and light refreshments.\nDate: Saturday\, 8 July 2023\nTime: 9:00am -12:00pm\nLocation: Community Centre\, Pimpama Sports Hub\, Pimpama\, Queensland 4209\nRifle Range Road\, Pimpama\, Queensland 4209\nCost: $55\n**Please wear plain clothing\, preferably black in colour. No strips\, dots or colourful patterns**\nFor Interpreters & Deaf Interpreters; Certificate of Attendance is provided.\n10 Points under from the NAATI Professional Development Catalogue. Category 1; Section 1.4\nPLEASE NOTE**If you did not attend either PD Part One sessions (either online or face to face) in December 22 or May 23\, and would like to watch the zoom recording of Part One\, please add “VIDEO Part One” to your ticket and you can complete the Part One before attending this Professional Development.
URL:https://deafblind.org.au/event/empowering-people-who-are-deafblind-part-2/
LOCATION:Pimpama Sports Hub\, Community Centre\, Rifle Range Rd\, Pimpama\, QLD\, 4209\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230706T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230706T180000
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UID:477-1688646600-1688666400@deafblind.org.au
SUMMARY:Sharing deafblind stories and ideas for change
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URL:https://deafblind.org.au/event/sharing/
LOCATION:The Rise\, 28 Eighth Ave\, Maylands\, WA\, 6051\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Register Now: National Deafblind Conference 2022
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe National Deafblind Conference 2022 program has been released and Registrations are now open.  The hybrid event will be taking place in Fremantle\, WA on Thursday 30th June and Friday 1st July 2022\, as well as online.  There will also be two pre-conferences on Wednesday 29th June with specific programs for both Usher syndrome and Charge syndrome. \nThe theme for the conference is “Deafblind Keeping Connected through COVID and beyond” and aims to support the connection and reconnection of people with deafblindness and those who support them across Australia\, The National Deafblind Conference is the only forum in Australia with capacity to educate\, connect\, and support across sectors: deafblind individuals\, families\, service providers\, educators\, allied health and community organisations. \nTo register go to  Registration | 11th National Deafblind Conference (icebergevents.com.au)  Please contact a support person\, Commguide or the conference organisers if you need assistance. \nFor more details about the conference and to view the program\, please visit www.ausdbconf2022.com.au.
URL:https://deafblind.org.au/event/new-event/
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