25/02/2026
Morning beautiful Mudgee & surrounding areas 🌟
I’ve seen lots of new faces here lately, so I thought I’d introduce myself.
Hi, I’m Olivia — local mum to two wild little boys, Artie (who is Deaf) and Seth. I’ve lived in Mudgee almost 20 years — this town is home.
In 2023 we welcomed our first baby, Arthur. He was also the first Deaf child we’d ever met. We were young, first-time parents and honestly… we were scared. But we quickly realised he’s still our clever, cheeky, strong-willed little boy — and Deafness doesn’t change how incredible he is.
When Arthur was 8 months old, we discovered Loud Shirt Day — an annual October fundraiser supporting children with hearing loss across Australia & New Zealand.
That first year was a simple lunch with friends at our favourite place Eltons.
In 2024, with the help of local businesses generously donating vouchers & services we held a raffle.
In 2025, we ran a Nintendo Switch giveaway and hosted a Paint & Sip night at Beryl’s Cafe.
Each year, this community has blown me away with its generosity.
2026 will be our third year getting loud as a family and as a community 🩵
Big plans are already in the works.
Thank you for supporting this cause and helping kids across Aus/NZ thrive. Let’s make this our loudest year yet 💙✨
