Able Deafblind

Helping individuals achieve self-fulfilment and connection with the greater community
Able Deafblind Services specialises in working with those people in the community living with dual sensory loss or deafblindness.

Able Deafblind Services specialises in working with those people in the community living with dual sensory loss or deafblindness.

Services include:
Case Management
Case managers provide support for individuals and their families to access advice, information, resources, advocacy, referrals and establish links with the greater community.
Communication skills development
We work to develop communication systems that best suit the needs of each individual. Communication methods include basic Auslan signs, deafblind finger spelling, tactile signing, print on palm and Braille.
Community Education
We raise awareness of the issues surrounding deafblindness within the community and seek additional funding for improved equipment and services.
Behavioural Management
Our behavioural management service helps individuals with challenging behaviours to achieve increased independence, encourages participation and connection with the greater community.
Counselling
We provide a psychology service to all individuals and their families as well as support families through counselling and referral to relevant agencies.
Individual Support
Independence and community inclusion for individuals in encouraged by providing support with everyday needs such as shopping, banking, recreational leisure activities and attending appointments.
Recreation programs
Recreational activities are organised on a group basis including: BBQs, ten pin bowling competitions, holiday camps, Saturday social clubs, and more.
Case Management
Case managers provide support for individuals and their families to access advice, information, resources, advocacy, referrals and establish links with the greater community.
Communication skills development
We work to develop communication systems that best suit the needs of each individual. Communication methods include basic Auslan signs, deafblind finger spelling, tactile signing, print on palm and Braille.
Community Education
We raise awareness of the issues surrounding deafblindness within the community and seek additional funding for improved equipment and services.
Behavioural Management
Our behavioural management service helps individuals with challenging behaviours to achieve increased independence, encourages participation and connection with the greater community.
Counselling
We provide a psychology service to all individuals and their families as well as support families through counselling and referral to relevant agencies.
Individual Support
Independence and community inclusion for individuals in encouraged by providing support with everyday needs such as shopping, banking, recreational leisure activities and attending appointments.
Recreation programs
Recreational activities are organised on a group basis including: BBQs, ten pin bowling competitions, holiday camps, Saturday social clubs, and more.
Able Deafblind