Deaf Children Australia

Deaf Children Australia Supporting deaf & hard of hearing children, young people & their families for over 150 years. www.deafchildrenaustralia.org.au

We respond to the individual needs of children and their families regardless of their degree of hearing loss, communication method, educational setting, personal circumstances or additional disabilities.

Help your students stay safe online!Young people are spending more time online than ever, but many deaf and hard of hear...
25/08/2026

Help your students stay safe online!
Young people are spending more time online than ever, but many deaf and hard of hearing students can miss out on mainstream cyber safety information because of language and accessibility barriers.

Deaf Children Australia has developed free Deafblind and Auslan-accessible cyber safety booklets for students aged 12 to 18. The resources provide clear, practical guidance on protecting personal information, creating secure passwords, using multi-factor authentication and recognising safer online practices.

Expressions of interest are now open to primary and secondary schools across Australia. Request copies for your school through the link below.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/dqzEuT76wq?origin=lprLink

This Cyber Security Awareness Support for Vulnerable Groups grant activity received grant funding from the Australian Government.

Get ready for double the fun at Storytime! đź“šJoin our wonderful Auslan Storytime every Tuesday at 11:00 AM during school ...
24/08/2026

Get ready for double the fun at Storytime! đź“š

Join our wonderful Auslan Storytime every Tuesday at 11:00 AM during school terms at Braybrook Library for a magical bilingual experience filled with books, signed songs, and plenty of family-friendly smiles! ❤️

đź“Ť Where: Braybrook Library, 107-109 Churchill Avenue, Melbourne, VIC
⏰ When: Tuesdays at 11:00 AM (school terms only)
đź“– What: Auslan Storytime featuring bilingual reading and signed songs for everyone!

Click here to learn more: https://www.deafchildrenaustralia.org.au/auslan-storytime-2026/

23/08/2026

Ethan’s journey didn’t stop at the Deaflympics, the impact of representing Australia has reached far beyond the basketball court, shaping his life mentally, emotionally, and socially.🏀

When asked how the experience influenced his life outside of sports, Ethan shared how connecting with the wider Deaf community and sharing his story has been truly transformative.

“The Deaflympics has definitely boosted my confidence in terms of my identity as a deaf person. It’s expanded my social circle by meeting new people and socialising more... communicating from one deaf person to another feels natural because you've gone through the same things and understand each other.” 🤝

Beyond the court, Ethan’s incredible story has even sparked conversations with local hearing community members, opening up new, meaningful opportunities to connect with people from all walks of life, whether deaf, hearing, or living with a disability. 💖

Through the Deaf Children Australia Youth Grants program, young achievers like Ethan are gaining the confidence, life skills, and community connections that shape their futures.

Your generosity is empowering more young people to reach their goals and share their stories. Thank you for making this possible. 🌟

Support the next generation of young achievers and help create more opportunities through our Youth Grants program: https://give.deafchildrenaustralia.org.au/

Sydney, we’re coming your way!Deaf Children Australia is excited to be heading to Deaf Festival Sydney on Saturday 29 Au...
22/08/2026

Sydney, we’re coming your way!

Deaf Children Australia is excited to be heading to Deaf Festival Sydney on Saturday 29 August for a day of connection, celebration and community.

We’re looking forward to catching up with familiar faces, meeting new people and celebrating the vibrant Deaf and hard of hearing community together.

Come and say hello to the DCA team. We’d love to see you there!

Registrations close today!Today is your final opportunity to register for DCA’s Area 51: Underwood.Join deaf and hard of...
21/08/2026

Registrations close today!

Today is your final opportunity to register for DCA’s Area 51: Underwood.
Join deaf and hard of hearing children, young people and families from across Queensland for an afternoon of activities, fun and community connection.

đź“… Saturday 5 September 2026
⏰ 3.00pm to 6.00pm
đź“Ť Area 51, 51 Kingston Road, Underwood
🎟️ Free for families who register as DCA members

This event is free for four people per family. Attendance at this event requires that at least one member of each family is a registered Deaf Children Australia member.

Registrations close Friday 21 August, so secure your place before it is too late: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx...

This event is thanks to the generous support of Len Dudman.

For assistance, contact [email protected].

Meet Ella and Karen from Inclusive Swim.They just finished the Puggles Pro course and are already making waves. They are...
20/08/2026

Meet Ella and Karen from Inclusive Swim.

They just finished the Puggles Pro course and are already making waves. They are using Auslan signs and visual cards in the pool to give deaf and hard-of-hearing children the best support possible.

The training gave Karen clear, practical tools to create a safer pool space for children and support other staff members to do the same. For Ella, learning Auslan has brought incredible engagement to her swim lessons while beautifully connecting to her university studies in Early Childhood Education.

Swipe through to see how Puggles Pro has helped change the way they teach, from breaking down instructions to making swimming lessons easy, clear, and welcoming for every child.

19/08/2026

Auslan Sign of the week – Dinner

The perfect time to wrap up the day's to-do list and finally relax. Wishing everyone a cozy night and a great dinner! What are you having tonight?

A heartfelt thank you to Brett and Briony, whose ongoing generosity has supported Deaf Children Australia and our Art Co...
19/08/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Brett and Briony, whose ongoing generosity has supported Deaf Children Australia and our Art Competition and Exhibition for the past several years.

This year, Brett and Briony have generously donated $2,000 towards the Art Awards, helping us recognise and celebrate the creativity of deaf and hard of hearing children and young people.

We would also like to thank everyone who submitted an artwork for this year’s competition. Your creativity, effort and personal interpretations of the theme, “We belong”, have made this year’s competition truly special. We cannot wait to showcase your work at the exhibition.

Last month, we had the absolute privilege of welcoming Daniel McDonald to Deaf Children Australia! Daniel is an artist a...
17/08/2026

Last month, we had the absolute privilege of welcoming Daniel McDonald to Deaf Children Australia!

Daniel is an artist and proud Deaf First Nations Gadigal and Wonnarua man. Through his practice, Deadly Hand Talk, Daniel has spent over 15 years blending traditional cultural practices with his lived experience. His art is deeply rooted in Aboriginal dot painting techniques taught to him by his grandmother and Aunty Mum Shirl, combining coastal NSW textures and colours with contemporary storytelling.

He spent time with our Community Engagement team doing some filming work, and getting to know him and his passion for amplifying the voices of people living with disabilities in the arts, was truly inspiring for our whole team.

Discover his journey and artwork: https://www.deadlyhandtalk.com/

Free accessible cyber safety resources for schools!Deaf Children Australia is offering free Deafblind and Auslan-accessi...
17/08/2026

Free accessible cyber safety resources for schools!
Deaf Children Australia is offering free Deafblind and Auslan-accessible cyber safety booklets to primary and secondary schools across Australia.

The resources are designed for deaf and hard of hearing students aged 12 to 18 who use Auslan as their preferred form of communication. They cover practical online safety topics, including protecting personal information, using strong passwords, setting up multi-factor authentication and staying safe online.

Each booklet includes Auslan-accessible content and a QR code linking to further information, helping students build the knowledge and confidence to navigate the online world safely.

Schools can submit an expression of interest using the link below, and the booklets will be posted free of charge to the nominated address.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/dqzEuT76wq?origin=lprLink

This Cyber Security Awareness Support for Vulnerable Groups grant activity received grant funding from the Australian Government.

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