On Saturday 11th of April, Deaf Children Australia (DCA) organised a fun and active day for deaf and hard of hearing young people and their families. Three DCA staff, Courtney, Kayla and Laura attended. The day was all about fun, connection, and some friendly competition.
The first event was at Hyperdrive Kart Racing. Families from all across Tasmania came along. Some were new, and some already knew each other. Everyone was excited to race and spend time together. Even though the weather was not great and the outdoor track was closed, this did not stop the fun. The indoor track was full of energy. There was lots of laughter and a bit of healthy rivalry. Between races, families talked, shared stories, and built connections.
A racer, Bea who was 11, had fun teasing Tyler, 17, for beating him in the first race! She learned how to sign I Beat You and they both laughed over it.
Kenzie’s (10) mum was very competitive, and we loved watching her beat her husband!
Poor Oliver (18) kept getting hit and overtaken by his cousin, Noah (16).
Kayla and Courtney were excited to finally witness Mason (10) in action as a professional Kart Racer.
At Tiny Tumblers, the energy changed from speed to movement. Two-year-old Robin was a star. Robin was confident, playful, and loved tumbling, bouncing and exploring the whole gym.
Robin was a big lover of the trampolines and got all the staff and his parents to practice jumping. He was by far the best!
Across both events, the strongest part of the day was the sense of community. Families connected, had fun, and created great memories together. We look forward to the next event!