Deafblind West Australians are excited to announce our first leadership program
We are currently seeking interested individuals aged between 18-35 living with sensory loss, Deafblind, Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Vision Impaired, Blind to work with us to co-design a custom leadership program to equip the leaders of the next generation.
Please take a look at the Leadership Program Call for Submissions Auslan video
Leadership program flyer script – for Auslan version
Are you Deafblind WA’s next gen leader?
Are you between the ages of 18 and 35?
Are you someone living with Sensory Loss, Deafblind, Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Vision Impaired or Blind?
Are you someone with personal initiative, drive and independence?
Are you eager to learn and develop further?
Are you excited to codesign a disability led leadership program for the next generation?
If you are… Apply now
Download an application pack below
We want to hear from you.
Application close 11 July 2025.
Leadership Program Call for Submissions video with voiceover and complete the DBWA Leadership Program application and email your completed applications and/or questions to yuemei@dbwa.org.au
Applications close 11 July 2025.
Deafblindness is described as a unique and isolating sensory disability resulting from the combination of both hearing and vision loss or impairment. This has a significant affect on communication, socialisation, mobility and daily living
People who are deafblind can and do achieve their goals, with the right supports and services.
To join Deafblind West Australians go to our
Membership page
Deafblind West Australians
Deafblind West Australians provides support and network opportunities for people living with deafblindness in Western Australia.
The DBWA organisation represents people who are deafblind living in Western Australia. This group is run by Members .
- We support people who are deafblind to live fulfilling lives.
- We help members to undertake activities they would find difficult without support.
- We organise social events to enable our deafblind members to network and make new friends.
- We organise educational and training experiences for our members in areas such as medical research, technology and other supports related to deafblindness.
- We advocate for change and better support for our members and raise awareness of deafblindness in the community.
DBWA Connect
Deafblind West Australians has created an opportunity for people who are deafblind to “connect” at our DBWA Connect Drop In Centre.
The DBWA Connect Drop In centre is open on Wednesday (fortnightly), We are a drop in centre focused on activities for our participants, including games, activities, assistive technology, craft, guest speakers and information sharing as well as peer support for the Deafblind Community. The DBWA Connect Drop In centre is where people who are deafblind can help each other.
Come along and learn basic Auslan from 12:30PM to 1:15PM as part of DBWA Connect.
The DBWA Connect Drop In centre is located at The Rise, 28 Eighth Avenue Maylands from 12:30PM to 3:30PM. We have Auslan Interpreters onsite from 12:30PM to 3PM to facilitate conversations.
DBWA Connect Drop in Centre on Facebook
DBWA Connect
For more details contact our Events planner via email events@dbwa.org.au