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Homeless Teenagers - Surviving Chicago Winter - Poverty Documentary - Real Stories Real Stories
11 July 2025
The documentary 'Homeless Teenagers Surviving Chicago's Winter' provides a deep and emotional exploration of the lives of young people experiencing homelessness in one of America's largest cities. The narrative unfolds through the personal stories of several teenagers who, despite their circumstances, exhibit resilience, hope, and a desire to improve their situations.
 
Stan Grant - On Country - with Indira Naidoo Stan Grant
24 June 2025
tan Grant, a respected Wiradjuri and Kamilaroi journalist, has transitioned from a decades-long media career into theology and spiritual reflection. After facing intense public backlash during the Voice to Parliament referendum, Stan Grant retreated to his property on Muradjug land, seeking healing and connection. He described the deep pain of the 'No' vote as a profound existential sadness, not merely political but personal—a rejection of Indigenous identity. Silence, for him, became a sacred and powerful language when words failed.
 
How a movement - of protest - became a celebration - of culture Father Andy Hamilton SJ
16 June 2025
NAIDOC Week began as a movement of protest against the injustice, exclusion, and dispossession faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, but over time it has grown into a national celebration of Indigenous culture, resilience, and identity. Rooted in the efforts of leaders like William Cooper and groups such as the Australian Aborigines League, it highlights both the painful history of colonisation and the ongoing struggle for justice and recognition. NAIDOC Week invites all Australians to honour the legacy of those who have fought for equality, to acknowledge the truth of our shared history, and to stand in solidarity for a more just and inclusive future.
 
Baabayn Aboriginal Corporation Baabayn Aboriginal Corporation
05 June 2025
The Baabayn Aboriginal Corporation is a community-led initiative focused on empowering Aboriginal women and families through cultural connection, healing, and support. Founded and led by proud Aboriginal women, the group provides a safe space for women of all backgrounds to come together, share stories, and build resilience through culture and community. Their goal is to preserve and celebrate Aboriginal identity and ensure that their culture remains strong for future generations.
 
Homelessness in Australia Shark Island Production
04 May 2025
Reflect deeply on the realities of homelessness through prayer, film, and discussion. Beginning with a heartfelt prayer that acknowledges the suffering, dignity, and humanity of homeless individuals, it calls for compassion and action in the spirit of Christ. 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.
 
Domestic violence - Dr Ann ONeill turned grief - into good ABC Australia Story | TED
25 April 2025
The ABC Australian Story about Dr. Anne O'Neill offers a profound and emotional narrative of her resilience and recovery following a harrowing family tragedy. At 24, Dr. O'Neill was stalked, harassed, and intimidated by her estranged husband for 18 months. This culminated in a tragic night when he broke into her home and fatally shot their two children before turning the gun on himself, leaving Dr. O'Neill severely wounded and ultimately leading to the amputation of her leg.
 





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