CLAN would like to sincerely congratulate the Autism Community of Hanoi for the incredible strides they are making for children living with Autism in Vietnam!

In celebration of World Autism Awareness Day (2nd April), the Autism Community of Vietnam worked in partnership with a broad range of groups to help children living with Autism in Vietnam share their own stories and voices with the world.

The Power of Song

In partnership with C3 Vietnam, Thanh Bui and Valerie Foley, the Autism Community of Vietnam has created a stunning music video. The song "Through My Eyes" is beautifully sung by Thanh Bui, and offers us all the chance to see the world through the eyes of children who are living with Autism in Vietnam. The music and video invite us all to open our hearts and minds and understand life from a new perspective.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9ujjXT54FA

The Power of Photo Voice

Another exciting project that the Autism Community of Vietnam has participated in is the development of a Photo Voice Exhibition, to share the voices of children living with Autism in Vietnam through photos. Sincere thanks to Song Vu Ha and her amazing colleagues for sharing the following clip about the photovoice exhibition:

The photo exhibition was a great success.  Held over 8 days at exhibition house 93 Dinh Tien Hoang in the center of Hanoi the exhibition received more than 1500 visits and 20 education sections for more than 100 parents. After the successful event the photo voice exhibit also enjoyed support to display the exhibition at 2 universities through the whole of April and May 2012.  

Sincere thanks to everyone involved, especially Song Vu Ha, Thanh Bui, Valerie Foley, Beth Smart, Yen, Minh, Phong, Thien and the team at C3 Vietnam!

  Music, food & fun combine to help kids! 

 WHERE: City Diggers Club, Church Street, Wollongong

 WHEN: Saturday 2 June 2012

 WHAT: Drinks from 5pm. Entertainment kicks off at 6pm sharp.

 COST:  $50 per head for adults and $25 for kids under 12. Price includes finger food and drinks at club prices

 WHY?: We have 2 big fundraising goals!

 1. Funding to help children living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) in Vietnam to enjoy the best lives possible! 

 2. The organisers have committed to donating $5,000 from the evening to the Senior Constable David Rixon Memorial Fund, to support his wife and 6 children.

SO WHAT'S PLANNED?:

Some FABULOUS music!!!  Entertainment will be provided by:

• Terry Serio & the Ministry of Truth
• Ranis Fire
• The Penny’s
• The Maze
• My Secret Window
• Hancock
• Greg Storer & R N R
• Smokehouse

There will be heaps of silent auctions and raffles. Signed Eels Rugby Jerseys, Bulldogs Jersey, Cricket Bat signed by Steve Waugh and much, much more!!!

SO HOW CAN YOU SIGN UP?

There will be NO tickets for sale on the night. To purchase tickets in advance, please send payment to: 

 Police Credit Union. Account Number 266529

Account name: Workforce Safety Social Club.BSB 815000

Please remember to put your name in the reference.

For any enquiries please contact:

Steve McClure 0437303532 or

Cath Cole 0400404994

or email clanevents@tpg.com.au

Numbers are being capped at 250 so get in early.

If you are interested in a Rainforest Ramble with CLAN, please read more here!