Why Support The Deaf Lottery
First held in the summer of 1965, the Australian Deaf Games is a premier multi-sport event for Deaf athletes, featuring 17 sporting categories and attracting more than 1,300 participants from across Australia and abroad.
With financial support from the Deaf Lottery, Deaf Connect is proud to be the Principal Games Sponsor of the 2026 Australian Deaf Games!
This year, one of the Deaf athletes competing is 63-year-old lawn bowler, David Ravich. David has been involved in the Games for over 40 years. He recently shared why this event is important to Australia’s Deaf community.
“The first time I played in the Games is when they were held in Sydney in the summer of 1979. I was 16 years old and started off playing cricket – representing Western Australia. Over the next few Games, I competed in athletics, basketball and am now competing in lawn bowls for 2026.
I think the Australian Deaf Games are important in keeping the Deaf community connected. It’s where we can compete as Deaf people, be part of a team, and celebrate our Deaf identity. That’s what keeps us strong.”
With your help, Deaf Connect can continue sponsoring important events like this, uniting Deaf athletes from across Australia.
Get behind a great cause. Grab your tickets today!
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.
