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  • A woman in a blue t-shirt and red bucket hat welcoming a child with arms wide.
  • A long row of market stalls at an outdoor event, people milling around in front of them.
  • People enjoying themselves while blowing bubbles at an outdoor event.
6 Dec

Deaf Festival

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Part of Victoria's Deaf and hard of hearing community since 1932, Deaf Festival brings together Deaf and hard of hearing people, families, friends, allies, organisations and the wider community for a day to connect, celebrate and experience the richness of Deaf culture.

On the day, expect live entertainment celebrating Deaf talent, market stalls from Deaf owned businesses and community organisations, family friendly activities for all ages, and food and drink vendors.

The festival also supports Auslan Emergency Interpreting, a service Expression Australia self funds to provide access to Auslan interpreting during emergencies.

Everyone is welcome, whether Deaf, hard of hearing, learning Auslan, or simply supporting the community.

Hours

Date Times
Sun 6 Dec
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm

Location

Deaf Children Australia
Bluestone/597 St Kilda Rd
Melbourne 3004

Open in maps location for Deaf Children Australia

Price and bookings

Adult / general $10
Children $5

Free for children under 5

Book online for Deaf Festival

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9473 1111
  • email address: festival@expression.com.au
  • Visit website for Deaf Festival
Facebook page for Deaf Festival Instagram page for Deaf Festival

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  • Accessible toilets
  • Auslan interpreted
  • Mobility access
  • Service animals

All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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