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Nicholas Layton – Ambassador for Deaf Children Australia
Announcements 22 August 2023

Nicholas Layton – Ambassador for Deaf Children Australia

We’re thrilled to announce Nicholas Layton as an ambassador for Deaf Children Australia. He has just returned from the World Deaf Swimming ...

Jaya's Journey with Deaf Children Australia
Get Inspired 17 August 2023

Jaya's Journey with Deaf Children Australia

We’re excited to see where this year’s Youth Grant will take budding artist Jaya Palmer. Her plan is to build on her existing digital art ...

Inclusive and Accessible: The Vital Services Provided by Deaf Children Australia for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
Fostering Inclusion 17 August 2023

Inclusive and Accessible: The Vital Services Provided by Deaf Children Australia for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

In a world where communication forms the bedrock of human connection, imagine the isolation young deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) children ...

The Power of Connection: How Auslan Empowers Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
Auslan 20 July 2023

The Power of Connection: How Auslan Empowers Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

Auslan is a critical communication tool for many deaf and hard of hearing children. It helps them to express themselves, connect with ...

Breaking Down Barriers: Why Learning Auslan is More Important Than Ever
Auslan 20 July 2023

Breaking Down Barriers: Why Learning Auslan is More Important Than Ever

Auslan, an abbreviation for Australian Sign Language, is a distinctive and vibrant language employed by the deaf community in Australia. ...

Diving into Inclusion: The Importance of Swimming Lessons for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
Fostering Inclusion 20 July 2023

Diving into Inclusion: The Importance of Swimming Lessons for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

Swimming lessons are essential for all children, as they provide valuable life skills, enhance physical and mental well-being, and offer a ...

A whipcracking journey to confidence
Get Inspired 21 April 2023

A whipcracking journey to confidence

“I love to whip as it brings me joy.” Jesse Watson, a 16-year-old from Durack, was the only deaf participant at the Australian Whipcracking ...

Puggles Swim Featured on Channel 9
In The Media 21 April 2023

Puggles Swim Featured on Channel 9

The positive impact of Puggles Swim made Ch 9 News. Thank you to all the enthusiastic children that made it so special, all the parents, ...

Rose Day: In honor of F.J. Rose
Get Inspired 30 November 2022

Rose Day: In honor of F.J. Rose

A pioneer of Human rights The imposing neo-Gothic Bluestone building on St Kilda Road that opened in 1866 as Victoria’s first purpose-built ...

What I Do
Get Inspired 21 September 2022

What I Do

What I Do! In celebration of National Week of Deaf People – 19 to 25 September – Deaf Children Australia invited deaf people to share a ...

Lanz's Story – Golfing Championship Abroad
Get Inspired 26 July 2022

Lanz's Story – Golfing Championship Abroad

Lanz Ang is realising his dream to play golf at a high level, representing Australia on the world stage. We are delighted to have met Lanz ...

Training for the Skies – Sam's Youth Grant Story
Get Inspired 07 June 2022

Training for the Skies – Sam's Youth Grant Story

Sam’s Story – Work Experience at Mareeba Airport Our Youth Grants Program helped Sam take part in a work experience opportunity with the ...

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