"The Oasis" - changing attitudes to young people in crisis

Dear BPEA members and friends,

Are you looking for an exciting and inspirational activity for your students next year?

You may like to consider "The Oasis Youth Homeless Film and Photo Competition" being run by one of BPEA's philanthropic supporters - the Caledonia Foundation.

Filmmaking provides a great opportunity for student's to further develop their creativity, storytelling, project management, team building, and technical skills - not to mention that this project will make a difference to awareness of Youth Homelessness.

Please see details below for information on how to get involved.

And as they say in the biz ... "Break a leg!"

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The Oasis Youth Homeless Film & Photo Competition, 2010

Open to every school and youth organisation in Australia, *The Oasis* Youth
Homeless Film & Photo competition follows the overwhelming response to the
documentary about youth homelessness. (www.theoasismovie.com.au)

Timeframe
The competition will be launched in February 2010. Entries due by 16 September, 2010. Winners will be announced in August at a special event at the Sydney
Opera House followed by screenings across the country.

Prizes
More than $20,000 prizes will be awarded comprising cash, equipment and
professional development opportunities. Prize partners include The
Australian Film, Television & Radio School, Hopscotch Films and Crumpler.

Judges
Entries will be judged by a panel which includes Hugh Jackman, Cate
Blanchett and Hugo Weaving.

Study Guide & DVD
To support the competition, we have developed a Study Guide based on *The
Oasis* with new learning modules that are mapped to curriculum for
PD/Health/PE, English, Geography and Media Studies.

The Study Guide can be used by schools and youth organisations to help to
frame reflection and inquiry about the issue of youth homelessness.

Sample feedback from teachers and youth workers who are using the materials:

  • “My students were low ability and generally disengaged with most texts presented to them. They were absolutely engrossed in The Oasis and for some time it has changed their attitude towards young people in crisis – seeing alot of parallels with their own lives.”
  • "The students were engrossed in the whole unit and the DVD added to this. It also initiated a lot of community service in this field.”
  • "One of the best resources we have used.”


How to register
To register your interest email admin@sharkisland.com.au. Teachers and
youth workers who register will receive a free copy of *The Oasis* DVD.
Please provide a mailing address to receive your copy.


For more information - www.theoasismovie.com.au



Good luck with your entries from us here at BPEA!