The congress will have a number of great events. The largest is the Official Congress Gala Dinner on the Thursday night, and Deaf Australia is kindly hosting a riverboat cruise.

Thursday 29 October- Congress Gala Dinner

The main event, the Gala Dinner will be held at the Plaza Terrace at the Brisbane Convention Centre. This venue is  not only convenient, as delegates will be close and familiar with it, but state of the art and glamorous.

Great value -  3 course meal, beverages and entertainment for only $110 per person!

This is the Official Congress social event. To add the Gala to your registration, or to register click here and follow the links.

Our Gala Dinner is set to be a show stopper with breath taking and unique performances lined-up. Make sure
you book your seat or table today, as numbers are limited!

The night’s entertainment will feature an amazing performance by Deaf Can Dance, Australia’s only deaf dance company.

For your sneak preview of what you can expect from Deaf Can Dance click here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-xIZ9yVKRY
Get involved -So You Think Deaf Can Dance?

In a collaborative project with Arts Access Victoria, the congress Hosts have worked to engage and encourage the participation of deaf and hard of hearing people. The project includes the dance workshops and a performance opportunity, demonstrating the Congress theme and focusing on the development of self-identity. Together we are able to offer a fun-tastic program of Dance Workshops for deaf and hard of hearing people run by Deaf Arts Network!

Within the workshops, people are being encouraged to learn dance skills exploring self identity and to reflect
on their own experiences with depression and anxiety. The workshops will also be a great opportunity to get
everybody moving to the beat, including various dance styles such as Hip Hop, Latin, Contemporary, Salsa and more!

Five participants will be selected from the workshops to perform to audiences at 4th World Congress on Mental Health and Deafness, 28-30 October.

Deaf Can Dance Proudly sponsored in partnership with Deaf Children Australia by Congress Sponsor beyondblue: the national depression initiative beyondblue

Wednesday 28 October- Cocktail Cruise

On the Wednesday night of the congress, Deaf Australia is hosting a Cocktail Cruise onboard the Kookaburra Queen Paddle Boat on the beautiful Brisbane river. Congress delegates are invited to attend the night, a relaxed networking opportunity while giving you a change to take in the city sights. The night will be filled with lots of entertainment, as you take in the views of the city at night. Come and enjoy an evening with Deaf Australia for something different.

For further information about this event, please contact us on:
+61 7 3357 8277 (TTY) or email gaye.lyons@deafau.org.au

The early bird price closes on 31st July 2009, and the regular price will start from 1st August 2009.
To purchase tickets: www.auslanshop.com.au

Deaf Australia Incorporated (formerly the Australian Association of the Deaf (AAD)) is the leading national body in Australia for Deaf people who use Auslan (Australian Sign Language).

For more information about Deaf Australia click here.