Our purpose: To see children and young people with Usher syndrome and their families love their lives.
Our commitment: To empower the Usher community through support, connection and knowledge.
📍 Magnetic Island, Queensland
📅 5–11 July 2027
We’re already looking ahead to our next UsherKids Australia Youth Camp in July 2027, and we’re inviting Expressions of Interest from young people aged 11–28, whether you’re interested in attending as a camper or getting involved as a mentor.
Camper Expression of Interest:
https://usherkidsaustralia.com/usherkids-australia-youth-camp-2026-expression-of-interest-for-campers/
Mentor Expression of Interest:
https://usherkidsaustralia.com/usherkids-australia-youth-camp-2026-mentor-expression-of-interest/
UsherKids Australia has Charity and deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status from The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). All donations over $2 are tax deductible.
About Usher Syndrome
Usher syndrome is a genetic condition characterised by hearing loss or deafness, the progressive loss of vision and in some cases, vestibular dysfunction. The loss of vision is caused by an eye disease called Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), which affects the light-sensitive area of tissue on the back of the eye (the retina).
About Usher Syndrome
Usher syndrome is a genetic condition characterised by hearing loss or deafness, the progressive loss of vision and in some cases, vestibular dysfunction. The loss of vision is caused by an eye disease called Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), which affects the light-sensitive area of tissue on the back of the eye (the retina).
Get Support
From inspiring personal Usher stories, to a range of practical resources, our Support section will give you information and guidance on a range of support services available nationally for children with Usher syndrome, as well as some helpful facts about the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Get Support
From inspiring personal Usher stories, to a range of practical resources, our Support section will give you information and guidance on a range of support services available nationally for children with Usher syndrome, as well as some helpful facts about the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Latest News
More Than Meets the Eye : Speaking with Future Optometrists
This week, UsherKids Australia was delighted to take part in the University of Melbourne Doctor of Optometry Student Conference 2026, aptly titled...
Teaching Usher Syndrome Beyond Hearing and Vision
UsherKids Australia returned to the University of Melbourne to speak with Master of Audiology and Master of Speech Pathology students about Usher...
Smashing our fundraising goals at Run Melbourne 2026
So much fun, so much effort, and so much love towards getting our young people with Usher syndrome to camp next year. Thanks to everyone for joining...
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