Tag Archives: Deafblindness

Able in the News – Travel Without Limits

A person wearing a bright green safety helmet holds the harness attachment for a flying fox while standing at an outdoor adventure course. Another person wearing a light-coloured T-shirt with an owl logo and the words "OASIS CAMP" on the back stands nearby, assisting with the equipment. The flying fox structure, ropes and metal framework are visible around them, with trees in the background. The image is taken outdoors in natural daylight.

During Deafblind Awareness Week in June, we were excited to see Travel Without Limits share Chris O’Kane’s story from this year’s National Deafblind Camp. Chris, 75, became the oldest person at Oasis Camp to ride the flying fox for the first time. But for Chris, camp is so much more than any one activity. It’s […]

Building Better Days for the Deafblind Community!

With the right communication supports, people who are deafblind can thrive, connect, and fully participate in community life. That’s exactly what Able Australia’s Deafblind Camp is all about. This April, with support from The Lionel & Yvonne Spencer Trust and the Olver-Carlyle Charitable Foundation, deafblind adults from across Australia will come together for a fully […]

National Deafblind Camp Returns in 2026

Promotional graphic for Able Australia’s Deafblind Camp, taking place 15–17 April 2026 at Camp Oasis, Victoria. The top half of the image has a green background with white and purple text, and the bottom half shows a large group of smiling people, including people with disabilities, support workers, and community members, posing together indoors. An Australian flag is visible in the foreground.

We’re thrilled to announce that the Able Australia Deafblind Camp is returning in 2026.  Thanks to the support of The Lionel & Yvonne Spencer Trust and the Olver-Carlyle Charitable Foundation we have secured funding to bring back this important event.  The Deafblind camp is more than just a getaway; it’s a celebration of community, identity, and […]

The National Disability Insurance Scheme, not yet adequately addressing the inequity in provision of disability services in Australia

The National Disability Insurance Scheme, not yet adequately addressing the inequity in provision of disability services in Australia One of the driving forces behind the ‘Every Australian Counts’ campaign to establish a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was the inequity of disability service provision, between States, Territories and regions. Approaching its 11th year of implementation, […]

The Deafblind Employability Project

The Deafblind Employability Project: A step in the right direction The United Nations convention on the rights of persons with disabilities Article 27. States “States Parties recognize the right of persons with disabilities to work, on an equal basis with others; this includes the right to the opportunity to gain a living by work freely […]