Homelessness - the complex issues
Secondary: Year 9—12
Location
In school or a Salvos
Attendees
12 to 30 students
Duration
60 minutes
Cost
$200 + GST
This program is designed to encourage safe, informed, and compassion-driven conversations around the causes and diversities of experiences of homelessness.
Through the use of interactive activities, storytelling, and the sharing of current data on homelessness, the complexities of homelessness are highlighted to students. Students are encouraged to step back from judgements, break down and challenge stereotypes, and understand that both individual experiences and societal structures can contribute to experiences of homelessness and injustice.
They will learn about the services The Salvation Army offers and learn how they can seek support for themselves and others during times of hardship. Through this impactful learning opportunity, students will be offered pathways to combat social inequities and empowered to take action towards supporting those who are vulnerable.
Learning outcomes
- Students come to understand the ways that The Salvation Army provides support to people experiencing hardship and homelessness
- Students can discuss issues of homelessness through an empathetic and informed lens
- Students understand the diversity of experiences of homelessness, and are aware of the many factors that can impact individuals and their experiences of hardship and homelessness
- Students know where to seek support for themselves and others experiencing hardship
- Students are empowered with ways to take action on an individual and community level to positively contribute to their community
Resources
Homeless for One Night
Salvos Schools resource — available on request
Duration: 20–40 minutes (depending on discussion)
This activity should be conducted in the classroom. Students will explore some of the daily challenges of those sleeping rough in Australia.
You Can't Ask That
Year 11-12 (Rated M)
The ABC asks the outrageous, uncomfortable and shocking questions to uncover the truth behind some of the most marginalised and misunderstood Australians.
Watch these episodes relevant to our homelessness workshops.
Oasis
Years 9-10
Access award-winning and feature-length movies with educational resources mapped to Maths, Civics and Citizenship, English and HPE curriculum.
We can provide a complimentary education program facilitated to support your access to these resources.
