22/05/2026
DEAFBLIND AWARENESS WEEK 2026
Deafblind West Australians warmly invite you to a vibrant morning of connection, creativity, storytelling and celebration as we mark Deafblind Awareness Week — recognised internationally during the week of Helen Keller’s birthday.
Join us as we celebrate the voices, talents, leadership and lived experiences of the Deafblind community through inspiring conversations, powerful theatre and a unique art exhibition.
Be part of a unique photographic experience. If you don’t want to be involved please let us know when you RSVP to the event.
AUSLAN INTERPRETERS ON SITE
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
PLEASE JOIN US TO CELEBRATE
DATE: Wednesday 24 June 2026
TIME: 9:00am – 11:30am
VENUE: Perth City Farm
1 City Farm Place, East Perth WA 6004
RSVP by 12 June
[email protected]
PROGRAM
9:00AM:
REGISTRATIONS and DEAFBLIND COMMUNITY ART EXHIBITION
Explore a beautiful exhibition featuring artwork created by members of the Deafblind community.
All artwork will be available for purchase, with proceeds supporting our Peer Support Group.
9:30AM-11.30AM:
• “ASK ME ANYTHING”
Hear directly from the graduates of the DBWA Young Leaders Program in an engaging and honest Q&A panel. Learn about leadership, lived experience, advocacy and the future of the Deafblind community.
• SPECIAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE
Following acclaimed performances at the Perth and Busselton Fringe Festivals, DBWA proudly presents a powerful scene from The Lifetimes of Deaf and Deafblind featuring Deafblind actor Eddie Sczepanik.
In this moving and unforgettable performance, Eddie takes audiences back to the life-changing moment he was diagnosed with Usher Syndrome.
• YOUNG LEADERS GRADUATION
Celebrate the achievements of our Young Leaders as they graduate from the inaugural DBWA Young Leaders Program.
• MORNING TEA
This event is proudly hosted by Deafblind West Australians and made possible through funding from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. A special thank you to SensesWA for their generous sponsorship and ongoing support.
IMAGE DESCRIPTION:
A square promotional graphic for Deafblind Awareness Week. The background is deep purple with large bold white text in the top left reading: “CELEBRATE DEAFBLIND AWARENESS WEEK.”
At the bottom left is the Deafblind West Australians (DBWA) logo, which includes a dotted map of WA, “DBWA" text, Braille dots, and the phrase "DEAFBLIND WEST AUSTRALIANS" in blue and purple.
On the right side of the graphic is a stylised outline of two overlapping human face profiles in light purple and white, facing left.
