Deaf Youth Australia

13/06/2026

🧏 Deaf & Hard of Hearing Victoria Youth (16–30) – Have Your Say! (This is for VICTORIA youth only)

Join Shanleigh (Deaf Youth Australia) and Philip (Deaf Victoria) for an online discussion about the Victorian State Disability Plan, Deaf Victoria’s work and future plans and AI. We want to know what matters to Deaf and Hard of Hearing young people in Victoria.

📅 Tuesday 16 June 2026
🕕 6:00pm–8:00pm (VIC time)
💻 Online via Zoom

🤟 Auslan interpreted
💬 Captions provided

📩 RSVP via Deaf Youth Australia Facebook or Instagram DM, or email [email protected] or [email protected]

10/06/2026

Are you passionate about uplifting deaf and hard of hearing young people? Do you want to help shape Deaf Youth Australia’s future?

We are currently looking for 2-3 new Board members to join our team!

If you are:
✅ Deaf or hard of hearing
✅ Living in Australia
✅ Aged 18–30 years (or 15–17 for our Junior Board Member role)
…we’d love to for you to apply!

Being a Board member is an opportunity to contribute your ideas, develop leadership skills, and create opportunities for deaf youth.

To apply, fill in the EOI form and submit a short Auslan video introducing yourself and sharing what you would bring to the Board.

🔗 EOI form LINK/LINK IN BIO

Applications close: 11:59pm 10 July 2026

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected]

We look forward to connecting with you!

07/06/2026

DYA is back with our traditional social night 🖤✨

Join us for a fun night of connection, laughs, and good vibes with the community!

📅 Friday, 10 July 2026
🕕 From 6:00pm until late
📍 Duporth Tavern, Maroochydore

This is an 18+ event, but under 18s are welcome until 10pm.

🎟️ Early bird tickets: $10 (available soon!)
Prices will go up if you pay at the door, so keep an eye out 👀

A big thank you to ADG, GOC, and Deaf Sports Australia for supporting this event 💙

Tag your friends and don’t miss it – we can’t wait to see you there!

01/06/2026

An incredible international opportunity for deaf youth 🌏

Deaf Youth Australia is pleased to share the World Federation of the Deaf Youth Section (WFDYS) Camp, taking place in Argentina this October 🇦🇷

Open to young people aged 13–17, this camp provides a safe and supportive environment where participants can develop leadership skills, build independence, and connect with deaf peers from around the world. The program focuses on cultural exchange, personal growth, and fostering global friendships within the deaf community.

This is a unique opportunity for your child to gain confidence, broaden their perspective, and be part of an empowering international experience.

Applications are now open here or in our bio:
WFDYS Camp Application Form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQnT0iE-tgiDx3f9GU00bkvbnZI1WtR6NP3kVA0lUEB33oyg/viewform

17/05/2026

🤩 That’s right! Whoosh Camp is back on again this year! 🤩

Save the date for Whoosh Camp - keep an eye out for more information and registration. More information about location will be shared to those people who register.

17/04/2026

Day 3 at Crossing Borders Youth Camp was our full adventure day.
From high ropes to flying foxes to bush shelters built from scratch, our campers threw themselves into every challenge. 🌿🦊
Descriptive transcript is in the comments below:

02/04/2026

🧪 Deaf Youth Science Camp 🧬

Come to our online information session!

We’ll answer all your questions and tell you what you can expect!

Thursday 9 April, 7.30pm-8.30pm (Sydney time)

Zoom: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74910530723?pwd=FAo7xdNH9Ek7f1Xx5JFyp5qxlc9jgz.1

Meeting ID: 749 1053 0723

Passcode: 971175

Auslan interpreters will be available.

26/03/2026

That’s right… it’s BACK 👀

Chris, David and Bridget are excited to share that Deaf Youth Science Camp is returning in 2026 🎉

We’ve teamed up with ANSTO again to bring you something even bigger this year…

And yes, you noticed right 👇
There’s an extra day added 😏

More time.
More activities.
More connection.

But we’re not giving everything away just yet…

Watch closely for the dates 👀

We can’t wait to see you there!

🔗 Check it out: https://www.ansto.gov.au/deaf-youth-science-camp-2026

14/03/2026

How exciting! We can’t wait to meet you!

🌍✨ One month until Crossing Borders Youth Camp 2026! ✨🌍

In just 30 days, young people from different backgrounds will come together for connection, challenges, fun, and unforgettable memories.

Now’s the time to:
✅ Lock in your registration
✅ Review camp schedule & info
✅ Start thinking about transport logistics

The countdown starts now ⏳

14/03/2026

This is your final reminder 🚨 Registrations for CBYC 2026 close tomorrow.

If you have a Deaf or hard of hearing young person aged 12–17 who would benefit from connection, confidence-building and leadership opportunities in a supportive environment, now is the time to secure their place.

📍 Lyrebird Park, Yarra Ranges (VIC)
📅 13–17 April 2026

Don’t wait and miss out! Register now and join us for CBYC 2026! Register here: https://deafconnect.org.au/crossing-borders-youth-camp