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Deaf history in Australia is rich, meaningful and deeply connected to community, education and culture. It is made up of stories of learning, resilience, connection and belonging. These stories help deaf children and young people understand where they come from and see that deaf people have always played an important role in Australian life. They also remind families, educators and communities that deaf people have always belonged.
At Deaf Children Australia, our history is closely connected to the Bluestone Building. This historic site is an important part of the history of deaf education in Victoria. For generations, it has been a place of learning, connection and community for deaf children and their families.
Why Deaf History Matters
Learning about deaf history helps children see themselves reflected in the world. It shows them that deaf people have always been part of education, culture and community life in Australia. This understanding can build confidence, pride and a strong sense of belonging.
For families and educators, understanding deaf education history helps create deeper respect for access, inclusion and communication today.
Learning Through Place
There is something powerful about learning history in the place where it happened. The DCA History Tours offer an accessible and engaging way to learn about deaf heritage through visual storytelling and shared experiences.
These deaf history tours in Australia help bring the past to life in a way that feels meaningful for children, families and adults alike.
DCA History Tours
The DCA History Tours offer an accessible and meaningful way to explore deaf heritage through the stories held within the Bluestone Building. These deaf history tours in Australia are suitable for families, schools, educators and community groups, and focus on learning through place, visual storytelling and shared experiences. More than a tour, they help build deaf awareness by connecting the past with the experiences of deaf children and young people today.
By sharing these stories, Deaf Children Australia honours the past while supporting a more inclusive future.
Join a DCA History Tour
If you would like to learn more about deaf history in Victoria, we invite you to join a Deaf Children Australia History Tour and experience this important part of our shared history.
