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Who we are.

Deaf Children Australia champions the growth and social inclusion of deaf and hard-of-hearing children and young people. As a dedicated not-for-profit, we offer transformative programs and services, empowering families and fostering community connections for confident, thriving young Australians.

The historic Bluestone building on St Kilda Road, Melbourne

We work to promote opportunities for families and children to

  • Access unbiased information
  • Get connected with each other
  • Participate in peer to peer support
  • Access community, recreational and youth activities
  • Develop skills in advocacy and relationship building

We support all forms of communication and believe in equal opportunities for all.

Our mission

To provide the support, advice, options and unbiased information families need to raise engaged, connected and resilient deaf and hard of hearing young Australians.

Our vision

A world where children and young people who are deaf or hard of hearing have every opportunity to reach their full potential.

Emma and her daughter Darcy

Behind every program is a family finding their way.

Like Emma and her daughter Darcy, who has a profound bilateral hearing loss. Their story is one of many that show what's possible with the right support.
Read real stories

What drives us

  • RespectWe respect and promote the rights of deaf and hard of hearing children and young people, and support them, their families and all those around them to make informed choices and take part fully in the community at every stage of life.
  • AccountableWe are accountable first to deaf and hard of hearing children, young people and their families for our decisions and actions, and to our stakeholders. We act with integrity and transparency at all times.
  • PartnershipsWe are committed to addressing the disadvantage experienced by deaf and hard of hearing children and young people, and build partnerships that help achieve our vision and give the best possible support.
  • ServiceWe are a collaborative, diverse and inclusive organisation. We base our work on evidence, empowering deaf and hard of hearing children and young people through contemporary, unbiased support.

Documents and policies

Open about how we work.

Deaf Children Australia is a Company Limited by Guarantee. ACN 108 025 207 · ABN 57 108 025 207 · 597 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004.