Author Archives: Able Australia

1 August 2019. From 12 – 16 August, the Gold Coast, Australia is playing host to over 400 people representing 30 different countries from across the international deafblind community – a condition that impacts almost 500,000 Australians. Over 400 people from across the international deafblind community will be descending to the Gold Coast, Australia in […]

29 July 2019. Able Australia would like to pay our respects to the late Bev Staughton, a committed supporter of Able Australia in the 1960s. We offer our condolences to the Staughton family and thank them for their contribution to Able Australia over the years. Ex-CEO John Finch has kindly provided his memories of Bev […]

17 June 2019. Deafblind Awareness Week will be celebrated internationally this year from 24 June – 30 June. Deafblind Awareness Week coincides with the birth date of one of the world’s most famous deafblind people – Helen Keller. Deafblindness is a unique condition in which a person has either partial or complete loss of both […]

16 May 2019. Able Australia has received an exciting visit from Bostik Australia! After contacting Bostik to let them know about the incredible ways their Blu Tack product is used in our art therapy sessions, they wanted to come down and see it for themselves. Accompanied by stunning pieces of work that have been created […]

4 April 2019. Able’s annual Deafblind Camp gives Deafblind people from around the country a time and place to come together in a safe environment with 24/7 support. Over the years, the camp has run in a number of venues and areas, but campers agree that as long as they are able to meet every […]

20 March 2019. Gary Daly is the Special Projects Coordinator at Able Australia and Secretary at Deafblind International, an organisation focused on the needs of individuals who are deafblind, their families and the professionals who provide services to deafblind people. In Nairobi, Kenya earlier this month, Gary attended the Deafblind International (DbI) Management Committee where […]

13 March 2019. On 12 March, Able Australia had the opportunity to present to some of the Queensland Deafblind community about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The morning session was a great success with a number of participants coming to hear Able’s Senior Support Coordinator Justin Elks speak about the NDIS, how to apply, […]

8 March 2019. The theme for International Women’s Day 2019 is Balance is Better. Able Australia would like to take this opportunity to celebrate all women, and in particular women with disabilities and those who support them. National Disability Services have published a media release sharing some great work that is happening in the sector […]

6 March 2019. The Young Adult Program runs during the week at our day centre in Invermay, Launceston. Every Friday, the team love to get out of the city and over to the outskirts of Launceston where staff member Angus has access to a farm filled with animals and luscious gardens. Together with support from […]

9 February 2019. Heather and Michelle are deafblind. With the support of Able Australia and Ablelink, our digital literacy hub, they have used technology to maintain their independence. ABC News have published an article on the use of technology at Ablelink, and how it has changed lives for Able Australia clients. Read the full story […]