2011 Events
NEWS FLASH!!
Whale Watching was postponed due to strong winds.
You still have the opportunity to go on a trip on
Sunday 20 November!
HURRY AND GRAB YOUR SPOT ON THE BOAT!
CHEAP! $55 PER PERSON
From little things, big things grow
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Saturday 15th October 2011
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Kings Park Launch
This is to kick-start the week long celebrations by having a sausage sizzle and there will be talks about the future of the former Mosman Park School for Deaf Children.
Where: Lotterywest Family Area, Willong Pavillion
Time: 12.30pm to 2.30pm
Cost: Free! Includes sausage sizzle and a drink per person
Sunday 16th October 2011
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Whale Watching
Come and join us in an exciting 3-4 hour boat trip to see the whales coming from the North, heading South with their babies. There will be interpreters on board and the fares are heavily discounted - only for this special week!
Where: Hillarys Boat Harbour
Time: Meet at 8.30am for 9am departure
Cost: $55 per person or $40 per WAAD member
RSVP: You must pay to book your seat, please do before Monday 11 October
Monday 17th October 2011
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Fremantle Tram Tours
Where: Fremantle Town Hall, Kings Square, 8 William Street, Fremantle
Time: Meet at 5:30pm for 6pm departure
Cost: $20 per person, must pay before Monday 10th October
Tuesday 18th October 2011
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Free Training! Deafness Awareness Training & National Relay Service
Come along and participate in free training sessions about the Deaf community, how to communicate with Deaf and hard of hearing people using communication strategies and technology. This is open to all, please register your interest in attending.
Where: Deaf Community Centre, 46/5 Aberdeen Street, East Perth
Time: 4pm - 6pm
RSVP: Tuesday 11 October 2011
Wednesday 19th October 2011
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Deaf Seniors & Deaf School Students - Visit to Fremantle Maritime Museum
Deaf Seniors will have the opportunity to mingle with Deaf school students! An informative morning with a delicious lunch provided! This will be an opportunity for students to be mentored by Deaf Seniors, develop teambuilding skills and gain additional insight to Deaf culture and language.
Where: Fremantle Maritime Museum
Cost:
RSVP: For more information, please contact Jenny Pupich
Thursday 20th October 2011
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Free Training! Deafness Awareness Training & National Relay Service
Come along and participate in free training sessions about the Deaf community and how to communicate with Deaf and hard of hearing people using communication strategies and technology. This is open to all, please register your interest in attending.
Where: Deaf Community Centre, 46/5 Aberdeen Street, East Perth
Time: 10am - 12pm
RSVP: Thursday 13 October 2011
Thursday 20th October 2011
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Captioned Movie - "Footloose"
City kid, Ren McCormack moves from Boston into a small old fashioned and uptight town called Bomont, where rock'n'roll and dancing have been banned. He rebels against the small town laws that ban dancing and rock music.
Where: Cannington Carousel HOYTS, 138 Albany Highway, Cannington
Time: Meet at 6.30pm
Cost: $10 per person
$5 per member (WAAD member discount)
Tickets: Available at the WA Deaf Society Reception -
46/5 Aberdeen St, East Perth during opening hours 9am - 5pm
or from the WAAD Board.
Friday 21st October 2011
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Professionals Breakfast - With Mr Colin Allen, WFD President
A networking opportunity for people working with the Deaf community and for Deaf professionals. An Australian, Mr Colin Allen, recently elected World Federation of the Deaf President, he will be giving a presentation about the United Nations, World Federation of the Deaf and how we can work together in eradicating human rights discrimination in Australia.
Where: Herdsman Lake Tavern,
Time: 7am - 9am
Cost: $30 per person for breakfast
$20 per WAAD member
RSVP: Tuesday 11th October 2011
Friday 21st October 2011
May the Best Sporting Team Win!
Teams of 4 will compete in a range of all age friendly games and activities. Come along and have some silly fun! Prizes to be won. This is a night of guaranteed fun-filled laughter and camaraderie!
Teams of 4 should have the following: 1 Deaf, 1 hearing, 1 Senior & 1 Youth.
Register your team or your name soon as possible! If you dont have a team, let us know and we will put you in a team! There is a maximum of 10 teams.
Where: Deaf Community Centre, 46/5 Aberdeen Street, East Perth
Time: 6:30pm registrations
7pm - 10:30pm
Cost: $5 per person
Registrations: Contact Reception at WA Deaf Society.
NOTE: AUSLAN INTERPRETERS AT ALL EVENTS