The Oasis
The education and outreach package for the homeless documentary 'The Oasis' has been sent to the Principal of all secondary schools in Australia.
The film provides a strong resource for schools and students and is made up of:
* the 88 minute film
* 2 copies of the ATOM study guide
* a copy of the summary of the National Youth Commission Report.
Visit the interactive website www.theoasismovie.com.au an extensive resource with:
* additional short films of characters who did not appear in the film
* help and information links
* transcripts of the discussion with Hon Tanya Plibersek and the post screening forum hosted online by the ABC
* media articles and the NYC Homelessness Report.
For students and teachers these short films and the study guide for them provide one-off opportunities for discussion and activity around broader issues involved in youth homelessness and family breakdown.
Following the ABC screening of the film a number of schools have undertaken fundraising activities for homeless or disadvantaged youth in their areas, the filmmakers would love to hear of any student activities inspired by or based around The Oasis.
