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F.J. Rose Day 2026

Celebrating Deaf culture, then and now.

Join Deaf Children Australia at the historic Bluestone Building for F.J. Rose Day 2026, a day celebrating Deaf history, culture and community.

Sunday 6 December 2026, 10:00am–4:00pm
Deaf Children Australia, 597 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004
Free entry for Expression Deaf Festival ticket holders.

Throughout the day, visitors can explore historical displays, discover the story of the Bluestone Building, join a guided history tour, and enjoy family-friendly activities, with an adults-only Prosecco van in the courtyard. F.J. Rose Day is held alongside the Expression Australia Festival, bringing the community together to recognise Deaf culture, connection and history.

F.J. Rose Day 2026

Who was Frederick J. Rose?

Frederick John Rose (1831–1920) played an important role in the history of Deaf education in Victoria and the beginnings of what is now Deaf Children Australia. Profoundly deaf himself, Rose became a tireless advocate and founder of the state's first school for deaf children, a legacy that continues through the organisation's work today.