Homelessness Week 2

What are the learning intentions regarding homelessness this week?

• To understand the causes of homelessness

• To explore solutions to homelessness

• To empathize with homeless individuals

• All of the above

Define 'structural barriers' as mentioned in the worksheet.

• Structural barriers are obstacles that collectively affect a group disproportionately and perpetuate or maintain stark disparities in outcomes. Structural barriers can be policies, practices, and other norms that...

• Structural barriers are physical obstacles that prevent individuals from accessing certain areas.

• Structural barriers are temporary challenges that can be easily overcome with effort.

• Structural barriers are personal limitations that individuals impose on themselves.

Identify the structural barriers to accessing Social Housing after reading the article. (Use the mind mapping strategy in resources.)

• Lack of affordable housing options

• Complex application processes

• Discrimination in housing policies

• All of the above

How can direct action, social action, and advocacy assist in alleviating the social justice issue of homelessness? Focus on the Two Feet of Justice.

• By providing temporary shelters and food

• By addressing root causes and systemic change

• By offering job training and employment opportunities

• By increasing public awareness and education

Which of the following is a plan to educate others in your school about National Homelessness Week?

• Organize a school assembly with guest speakers from local shelters.

• Distribute flyers without any follow-up activities.

• Ignore the event and continue with regular classes.

• Only discuss the topic in a single classroom.

What should you do with your Education Campaign/Poster?

• Present it to one other group and display in room.

• Keep it to yourself.

• Submit it to the teacher.

• Discard it.

What is the difference between Social Action and Direct Action.

• Social Action involves community organizing, while Direct Action includes immediate relief efforts.

• Social Action includes immediate relief efforts, while Direct Action involves community organizing.

• Both Social Action and Direct Action involve community organizing.

• Neither Social Action nor Direct Action involve immediate relief efforts.

How are the homeless being supported in our communities?

• By providing temporary shelters and food services

• Through employment and skill development programs

• By offering medical and psychological support

• All of the above

Could the 'Advance to Zero' approach help end homelessness in Australia?

• Yes, it could help end homelessness.

• No, it would not help end homelessness.

• It might help, but not significantly.

• It's uncertain without further data.

What does 'Orange Sky focus on?

• Orange Sky Laundry is a mobile laundry service for the homeless.

• Orange Sky Laundry provides food services.

• Orange Sky Laundry is a transportation service.

• Orange Sky Laundry offers educational programs.