Why Support The Deaf Lottery
Deaf Festival Sydney: Every Moment Matters
Thanks to Deaf Lottery proceeds, Australia’s largest and most celebrated Deaf festival is taking place again in 2026!
Since 1992, Deaf Festival Sydney has attracted thousands of Deaf people and allies from across Australia and abroad.
This year, the festival is happening on Saturday the 29th of August at Cathy Freeman Park in Sydney Olympic Park. And Deaf Lottery is the Major Funding Partner!
Open to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, Deaf Festival Sydney features an exciting lineup of Deaf performers, Deaf businesses and Deaf-led workshops.
By shining a light on Auslan and Deaf culture, the festival celebrates the richness of Deaf experiences in Australia and creates opportunities for people to connect, share stories and celebrate what it means to be Deaf.
It is a place where Deaf pride takes precedence as we showcase our identity and language to the mainstream community.
When you support the Deaf Lottery, you're helping make more events like this possible.
Did you know that 1 in 6 Australians live with some form of hearing loss?
Deaf Connect is focused on our commitment to community, leadership, innovation and culture. Supported by the Deaf Lottery, we aim to:
- Work with individuals and the community to understand and meet their needs.
- Drive improvements and new opportunities aligned with our Mission and enhancing our sustainability.
- Develop our influence and position to enhance the capacity of the Deaf community.
- Enable organisational capability, capacity and readiness.
A snapshot of our services
Deaf Connect is proud to be Australia’s largest whole-of-life service provider for the Deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind communities. Below is a snapshot of our services:
- Aged care support for Deaf seniors
- Auslan interpreting and video translations
- Casual and accredited training in sign language (RTO#41192)
- NDIS Plan management and support work
- Therapy supports, family information and mentorship
- Individual advocacy, document translation and guidance
We would love to hear from you
We would love to know what you think about The Deaf Lottery!
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All times displayed in your local timezone unless stated otherwise. Deaf Lottery is in aid of the charitable services of Deaf Services Limited (T/A Deaf Connect) and is a registered charity with Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ABN 62 118 664 298). Located at Level 5, 88 Tribune Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia.
