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Social Meet Up Group

Join our Social Meet Up Group for Young Adults who identify as Deaf, blind, deafblind, low vision and/or hard of hearing.

Age group – 20s and 30s

We are inviting people to express interest in a 6-week Social Meet Up Group. Each session will last 2 hours. There may be a chance to extend the group or run future sessions to build on the skills listed below.

Aims of group:

  • Understand your unique communication needs and how to resolve communication breakdowns with others.
  • Improve your social skills to make and build friendships (e.g. small talk, active listening, staying in touch).
  • Learn assertive communication skills / self-advocacy to share your feelings and needs with others.
  • Learn skills to manage communication fatigue, anxiety and big emotions.
  • Build the capacity of your support person to scaffold these skill areas.

Expression of Interest Form

If you would like to join our Social Meet Up Group, please fill out our expression of interest form below:

Your name(Required)
Preferred contact method

Preferred days of the week (select any that apply)
Preferred location (select any that apply)
Preferred frequency of group:
Participant’s communication preference in the sessions:

Name (Guardian / Next Of Kin) - to discuss group with SensesWA:(Required)
Preferred contact method

Event Details

Location: Locations will be determined based on the expressions of interest.
Various locations around Perth Metro. Please submit an expression of interest and we will notify you when a group that matches your preferences is available.
Date: Dates to be determined based on expressions of interest.
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