NAIDOC Ball

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Ball Update:

• Reserved Tickets need to be paid by 30 June.
• We are taking a waiting list and can advise if tickets are available after 30th June.
• If you have special dietary requirements, please let us know by emailing info@naidocperth.org
• The legal drinking age in Australia is 18 years old. A person under 18 years of age is not allowed to buy, supply or drink alcohol on licensed or regulated premises, even if they are with their parents or guardian. It is illegal to sell alcohol to, or purchase it on behalf of, anyone less than 18 years of age.
  Proof of age may be requested.
  

The NAIDOC Perth Ball will be held on Friday 11 July 2008 at the Hyatt Regency, East Perth, between 6.30pm - 12.30am.

Tickets cost just $85 each which includes beer, wine and softdrinks and a three course meal. To book your tickets now, email info@naidocperth.org or phone Glenda Kickett on 0409 293 837.

This year, the NAIDOC Perth Committee are encouraging people to come dressed in Indigenous designed gowns, suits and fabrics. There will be prizes for the best Indigenous gowns and suits.

The NAIDOC Perth Ball’s primary objectives and outcomes for 2008 are to:

1. officially close the NAIDOC Week celebration 6 – 13 July 2008 in Perth;
2. present an official Welcome to Country to guests including by Noongar elders;
3. celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music, dance and song;
4. recognise the Stolen Generations and acknowledge the Sorry Day apology from the Prime Minster, Kevin Rudd;
5. highlight Indigenous AFL football achievements for the 150 year celebration of the AFL;
6. acknowledge the winners of the 2008 NAIDOC Perth Awards; and
7. promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples community based and non-government organisations and their programs.

The NAIDOC Ball is traditionally seen as a highlight to complete the celebrations of NAIDOC week. The Ball provides the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community with the opportunity to celebrate their culture and achievements in a formal setting which encourages people to dress formally for the event, building overall self esteem and pride. For many people, the NAIDOC Ball is seen as a major social event for the Indigenous Calender year.

The NAIDOC Ball aims to draw attention to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the First Nations people of Australia, and to celebrate their culture and achievements through music, song and dance as part of the NAIDOC Week events. It is an opportunity to promote and showcase the talents and artistic abilities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entertainers; and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations to advertise their services and programmes which support people Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Perth community.

In 2008, the NAIDOC Ball will dedicate a component to highlighting the achievements of Indigenous AFL footballers, coinciding with the 150 years celebration of the AFL.