Homelessness Workshop (Primary School)

Specifics

• Level: Primary (Years 5 and 6)
• Location: In school
• Attendees: 12–30 students
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Cost: Fre

Description

Encourage students to have safe, informed and compassion-driven conversations around the causes and diversities of experiences of homelessness in Australia. Through the use of interactive activities, storytelling, and the sharing of current data on homelessness, the complexities of homelessness are highlighted to students. 
Through this impactful learning opportunity, students will be offered ideas on how they can make a difference as an individual in their community.

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 

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Note: Costs 

Some of our workshops are free while others have an associated cost. The workshop fee supports the delivery of the workshop and broader work of The Salvation Army. However, cost should not be a barrier to accessing the education within our workshops.  
If your school is unable to pay the workshop fee, please discuss an alternative arrangement with our team when you make a booking.

Note: Content

Salvos Schools workshops often involve discussions on topics such as inequality, financial hardship, homelessness and other forms of social injustice. The workshops have been developed with sensitivity and safety in mind. Whilst conversations about experiences of hardship are essential for learning, growth and social change, some participants may find the content emotionally challenging. All workshops commence with notification that participation is voluntary. Throughout the sessions we endeavour to create a respectful, inclusive and safe space for social justice conversations and always provide reminders of where and how to access supports. Participants are welcome to seek support at any time. If you have any concerns or would like further information, please reach out to our team.