Reflect deeply on the realities of homelessness through prayer, film, and discussion. The activity centers around the documentary Oasis – Homeless Shelter in Sydney, encouraging students to identify and explore five social justice issues, their broader impacts, the role of personal choice, and how the Salvation Army responds with care. Extension videos provide real-world insights into homelessness in Australia, including economic hardship, rental pressures, and childhood displacement. Together, the resources aim to foster empathy, awareness, and a call to justice.
Brainstorm
What do you know about homelessness?
Activity
Write a title - 'Oasis - Homeless Shelter in Sydney'
Watch the following documentary (part 1 to part 11) and complete the following questions:
Students to write the following questions before watch the documentary:
Identify 5 social justice issues which were raised in the Oasis film? Describe each one.
What impacts do the issues have on other people? (2 – 3 paragraphs)
How can choices influence people’s direction towards these issues? (2 – 3 paragraphs)
How does the Salvation Army respond and provide a level of care and service? (2 – 3 paragraphs)
