Deaf Children Australia (DCA) is a national not-for-profit organisation that supports deaf and hard of hearing children and young people and their families in Australia. Deaf Children Australia was established in 1862 in response to the needs of a deaf child and her family. The Bluestone Building was built in 1866 and has been the home of support for deaf children and youth ever since. DCA's mission is to inspire and empower deaf and hard of hearing children and young people to reach their full potential. The head office is located in the Victorian capital of Melbourne.