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Deafblind-led support, resources and community.

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We represent and advocate for Deafblind people around the country. We are committed to diversity, inclusiveness, self-determination and advocacy.

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Practical resources created with Deafblind people designed for real life, not just theory. Start with the intro video or jump straight to a topic.

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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

Joe’s story

Joe Monteleone is a deafblind artist living in Victoria, Australia, with Usher syndrome type 1. He is passionate about sculpture and printmaking and advocates for greater understanding of deafblind experiences.…

Meredith Prain

Meredith Prain began working with deafblind people in 1995 as a speech pathologist at Able Australia (then The Deafblind Association). She completed her PHD in 2012, investigating interactions between adults…

Enya’s story

My name is Enya Savory, I am a 24 year old Deafblind woman living in the Hunter region of NSW. My Deafblindness doesn't have a specific name but it is…

Deafblind news

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Event: Deafblind Australia Annual General Meeting 6th November 2026

11 September, 2026

SAVE the Date Deafblind Australia is delighted to host its Annual General Meeting. The DBA Members Only Annual General Meeting…

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Event: DBA Members Webinar 3rd December 2026

11 September, 2026

Deafblind Australia (DBA) will be hosting our next national members-only Zoom webinar on Thursday, 3rd December 2026, from 12pm to…

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Event: DBA Members Webinar ‘Changes and your Concerns about NDIS’ 3rd September 2026

14 July, 2026

Deafblind Australia (DBA) will be hosting this national members-only Zoom webinar, “Changes and your Concerns about NDIS” on Thursday, 3rd…

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