MHFA Gala Dinner wraps up National Mental Health Month

With just one day to go in the National Mental Health Month, Mental Health Foundation Australia's Gala Dinner wrapped up the month with a celebration and coming together of major dignitaries and government officials on October 30 at Islamic College of Brisbane in Karawathas.

It turned out to be an evening of fun, entertainment and delicious food, along with fundraising activities. After the doors opened at 6:30 in the evening, dinner was served soon, which became a backdrop for the networking for the participants. During the dinner, Master Rudrodipto played music for two numbers. MC Habib Jamal then started the show with introduction to MHFA, and soon after Aunty Peggy gave her 'Welcome to the Country' speech.

Various performances during the show included Russian dance, Indonesian dance, Japanese dance, youth speech by Amber Powsen. Later during the show, Chinese dance and Indian dance followed. There was also an auction organised, where Mr Lewis Lee was nicely supported by Mr Preetham and Ms Nasrin in conducting the auction. Also, two rounds of raffle prize were held, the first one being anchored by Mr Habib Jamal, and the second one by Vera and Ree Ali. Trophy presentation was conducted by Ms Susan Warby. The event concluded with Dr Ram Mohan offering vote of thanks to the distinguished guests and the participants.

The proceeds from this event, through MHFA's small grant program, will be disbursed to mental health services in Queensland.