Workshops in 2024 & 2025 | Developmental disability and deafblindness
Workshops offered in all states and territories
In 2024 and 2025 Deafblind Information Australia will run a two day workshop in each Australian capital city.
This practical workshop is suitable for anyone with a connection to
* combined deafness and blindness
* sensory disability, meaning one or more of the senses are affected
* complex disability
The following may find this workshop useful:
* families
* people working in therapy
* people working in education
* other service providers eg. Deaf, support work, residential care
You can ask questions and bring case studies. Content includes:
* how to recognise deafblindness
* understanding access needs
* where to find help to support the person’s senses
* hand-under-hand teaching methods
* creating shared experiences
* developing shared meaning
* learning and practicing deafblind communication methods
* resources and tools to support your learning
Guest presenters, born deafblind will also share their experiences.
People with deafblindness are encouraged to attend.
Recommended preparation viewing: In a new tab open News page on congenital deafblindness training modules
When registering, please advise of any access requirements eg. Auslan interpretation, alternate print, live captions, bringing a support worker or Comm Guide, bringing personal interpreters, seating position
These workshops are free to attend, made possible by an NDIS ILC Grant.
Hobart | Tasmania
Date February 5 to 6th, 2025
Time 9:30am – 4:30pm
Location Vibe Hotel Hobart
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Canberra | Australian Capital Territory
Date February 10 to 11th, 2025
Time 9:30am – 4:30pm
Location Hellenic Club in the City
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Sydney | New South Wales
Date February 12 to 13th, 2025
Time 9:30am – 4:30pm
Location Macquarie University, Sydney
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Queensland | Brisbane
Date March 24 to 25th, 2025
Time 9:30am – 4:30pm
Location The University of Queensland – Brisbane City campus
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Northern Territory | Darwin
Date March 27th to 28th, 2025
Time 9:30am – 4:30pm
Location Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront
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Watch this video to learn about our workshops.
Download Deafblindness and developmental disability workshops transcript (Word docx, 94KB)
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