The Deafblind Association will receive $10,000 to establish 2 online groups targeting people who are deaf or hearing impaired and also blind or vision impaired. The project will aim to establish groups to allow members to meet and interact, alleviate isolation and disseminate information.

The Link, situated in the heart of Melbourne, is a computer training and drop-in centre for deafblind people to access the web and catch up with friends. Deafblind participants are able to take advantage of the accessibility features of The Link to check their e-mail, surf the Internet, use the scanner or printer.