Deaf Children Australia’s Annual Art Competition 2026
📖 About Deaf Children Australia’s Annual Art Competition
The Deaf Children Australia Annual Art Competition is an annual creative arts initiative by Deaf Children Australia. It provides a national platform for deaf and hard-of-hearing children and young people to express their creativity through visual and multimedia art. The competition highlights themes of inclusion, identity, and belonging through artistic storytelling.
💰 Benefits of the Competition
- Cash Prizes for Winners and Runners-up:
- Ages 8–11:
- Winner: AUD 500
- Runner-up: AUD 250
- Ages 12–17:
- Winner: AUD 700
- Runner-up: AUD 300
- Ages 18–23:
- Winner: AUD 1,000
- Runner-up: AUD 500
- Early Education Group Projects:
- Winner: AUD 800
- Runner-up: AUD 450
- Ages 8–11:
✅ Eligibility Requirements
To participate, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Proof of Age and Hearing Loss:
- Acceptable documents include:
- Birth certificates
- Passports
- Driver’s licenses
- Audiograms
- Official medical letters
- Acceptable documents include:
- Group Entries:
- Schools or kindergartens must provide a formal letter confirming participant details and hearing status.
📅 Application Date and Process
- Application Deadline: 22 June, 2026
- To apply, visit the official application website and follow the instructions provided.
🌟 Additional Information
For more details about the competition, visit the official Deaf Children Australia’s Annual Art Competition page.
This competition is a wonderful opportunity for young deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals to showcase their creativity and talent while promoting inclusion and identity through art. Don’t miss out on this chance to shine!
- Winners and runners-up in each category receive cash prizes.
- Winner awards include AUD 500 for Ages 8–11, AUD 700 for Ages 12–17, AUD 1,000 for Ages 18–23, and AUD 800 for Early Education Group Projects. Runner-up prizes include AUD 250, AUD 300, AUD 500, and AUD 450 respectively across the same categories.
