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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
- All types
- Advocacy and information
- Allied health
- Assistive technology suppliers
- Assistive technology training
- Auslan interpreting
- Auslan translation
- Captioning and transcription
- Communication guide / support work
- Counselling
- Education
- Employment
- Notetaking
- Orientation and Mobility Services
- Other services
- Pastoral Care
- Social activity & connection
- Support Coordination
- Supported Independent Living (SIL)
- Training (deafblind)
John Pierce Centre (JPC)
JPC operates as an independent not for profit company limited by guarantee and maintains its links with the Catholic Church as a member of Catholic Social Services Victoria.
Kilparrin Teaching and Assessment
Kilparrin provides on-site preschool and school programs, in addition to a free statewide support service for students with sensory impairment (vision impairment and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing) and additional disabilities.
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.
Narbethong State Special School
Narbethong is a small, unique school which provides specialist teaching for students with vision impairment.
National Auslan Communications for Emergencies
This project developed national guidelines and strategies for improving engagement and building resilience for deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing people whose preferred language is Auslan.
National Auslan Interpreter Booking Service (NABS)
NABS provide interpreters to Deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing people who use sign language. NABS is free to people aged over 65 years who are not eligible for NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme).
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.
National Relay Service
The National Relay Service (NRS) can help you if you’re d/Deaf or find it hard to hear or speak to hearing people on the phone.
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.
NextSense School
NextSense School is a specialist campus for children with hearing or vision loss.
Pacific Vision
Pacific Vision provides a range of quality and innovative assistive technology for people with low vision and blindness.
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.
Perkins International
Perkins School for the Blind is the worldwide leader in education services for children and young adults who have multiple disabilities and visual impairments.
Quantum
Quantum provides products and services to people with a print disability (low vision, blindness or a learning difficulty).
Queensland Blind Association
The aim of the Queensland Blind Association Inc. (QBA) is to provide real assistance to its legally blind members so they can live in a safe, secure social environment in comfort within the community.