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Deaf Art Science Festival

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We warmly invite families, young people, members and allies of the deaf community to Science Gallery Melbourne’s free Deaf Art Science Festival.
19/09/2026 11:00am 5:00pm

Science Gallery Melbourne, Ground Floor

This event has been co-designed with members of the deaf community including students and professionals, and will be an exciting day of exploration and learning at the University of Melbourne’s Science Gallery. The program includes:

  • Keynote forum with deaf/hard of hearing experts in climate change and the climate crisis.
  • Deaf-led STEM activities for families including Makey Makey workshops and Auslan Storytime.
  • Introductory Auslan lesson by deaf Auslan teachers.
  • Showcase of deaf organisations and emergency services supporting the deaf/hard of hearing community.
  • Science Gallery Cafe open for coffee and lunch, staffed by deaf student baristas from Victorian College for the Deaf’s Tradeblock Cafe.

Auslan interpreters will be available and families with children are encouraged to attend. Attendees can create their own program by selecting from all available sessions to tailor the day to their interests.

Please note: This is a free event. Registration is essential via the event page.

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