Published on: 28th April 2026
From 13 to 17 April 2026, Deaf Connect welcomed a group of young Deaf and hard of hearing Australians to Crossing Borders Youth Camp.
Over the week, our campers tried out high ropes, a flying fox zipline, and building bush shelters from scratch. They learned from Deaf Connect CEO Brett Casey on Deaf leadership, got active with Deaf Sports Australia, and created artwork together with Irene Holub.
One camper put it simply: “I feel I have been challenged, and I’m learning about leadership.” There were more presentations and team building activities than we could count, new friendships made, and confidence built. The week closed with a disco party before saying goodbye and heading back home.
A big thank you to photographer Ashton Jean-Pierre for joining us and capturing the fun. CBYC 2026 was made possible with the generous support of NRS, Sweeney Interpreting, Auslan Education Services, Auslan Hub, Deaf Sports Australia, and Deaf Victoria.
Take a look at the gallery below!
