About Deafness Forum

Deafness Forum is the peak body for deafness in Australia. Established in early 1993 at the instigation of the Federal Government. Deafness Forum now represents all interests and viewpoints of the Deaf and hearing impaired communities of Australia (including those people who have a chronic disorder of the ear and those who are DeafBlind).

Our Vision

Our vision is for access and social inclusion for all people who are Deaf, deafblind, have a hearing impairment or a chronic disorder of the ear, and for community-wide awareness of hearing health.

Our Mission

Deafness Forum of Australia is the national peak body improving the quality of life for people who are Deaf, deafblind, have a hearing impairment ot a chronic disorder of the ear. We do this across all areas of deafness and hearing health through:

education and information
systemic advocacy
consultation
recommendation to government policy and legislation

Our Objectives

Deafness Forum exists to improve the quality of life for Australians who are Deaf, deafblind, have a hearing impairment or have a chronic disorder of the ear by:

advocating for government policy change and development
making input into policy and legislation
generating public awareness
providing a forum for information sharing and
creating better understanding between all areas of deafness.