Co-Design at the Heart of the National Sensory Hub
15 September 2026
We were excited to kick off our involvement in the new National Sensory Hub, an Information, Advice and Referral project led by Deafblind Australia and developed in partnership with leading sensory disability organisations, Blind Citizens Australia, Deafness Forum Australia and Vision 2020 Australia. The goal is to create an accessible national portal that helps people find trusted information, advice and the right pathways to support.
Our first Deafblind Reference Group meeting brought together people from almost every state for a meet-and-greet and an introduction to the project. With two interpreters supporting the session, it was a fantastic opportunity for everyone to get to know each other, ask questions and begin sharing ideas and experiences.
Most importantly, this project is about the people who will ultimately use it.
Co-design will play a central role throughout the project, and the lived experiences, perspectives and feedback of Deafblind people will help shape everything from accessibility and navigation to how people find information and connect with services.
There was already some great discussion in our first session, and we’re looking forward to continuing the conversation over the coming months.
Ultimately, it’s about creating something genuinely useful and accessible that can help improve the lives of Deafblind people and their families across Australia.
