4th Mental Health and Deafness Congress
Are you a young Australian deaf person aged between 18 and 21?
If yes… read on. Deaf Children Australia is giving you the opportunity to attend 4th International Mental Health and Deafness Congress in Brisbane between 28 and 30 October 2009; please see for more information http://www.deafchildrenaustralia.org.au/grants
Have your say on the issues affecting the health and wellbeing of young deaf and hard of hearing people.
Deaf Children Australia’s Youth Grants are sponsoring one deaf youth aged 18 – 21 from each state/ territory to attend the Congress. This is your opportunity to attend this once in a life time that could be very important to your studies and future career. Don’t miss out the opportunity – APPLY TODAY! (click here to download application form).
Eligibility:
• Deaf or hard of hearing youth (aged 18 – 21);
• Undertaking tertiary study in social services or education;
Successful applicants would be able to:
• Attend the Congress in Brisbane (all expenses paid);
• Participate in Deaf Children Australia’s Online Discussion Forum;
• Have the opportunity to share your opinion and personal experiences; and
• Provide written or video report.
For more information about the grant program – please contact Mandy Fellowes on mfellowes@deafchildren.org
Application: Please complete the application ‘Deaf Youth Grants – A Scholarship: Mental Health and Deafness Congress’ and submit the application to Mandy Fellowes.
Application closes: 22 May 2009