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About Refugee Realities
Refugee Realities is a multi-media installation/performance simulation examining and sharing the realities of refugee experiences. This event aims to give a semi-realistic picture of the kinds of struggles refugees have experienced by incorporating moving image, improvised theatre, audio-visual and photographic art forms as well as real humanitarian supplies and equipment.
The Refugee Realities project has been developed by Oxfam Australia to:
- Educate a broad cross-section of the Australian public about the rights of displaced peoples in crisis situations, and the responsibilities of governments and the international community to protect those rights
- Educate a broad cross-section of the Australian public about the challenging and traumatic experiences displaced peoples commonly face
- Develop greater understanding and support for refugees in Australia, and strengthen public celebration of refugee contributions to the nation
- Empower former refugees and their communities in Australia and facilitate collaboration and long-term links between various communities
- Support humanitarian response and refugee support activity
Experience
And don't forget, the Refugee Realities interactive simulation is running in Canberra now. It's not too late for your students to experience Refugee Realities in person.
Teaching materials
For teachers bringing student groups to the refugee realities simulation
- Teachers FAQ [PDF 160KB]
- Preparation Guide for Teachers [PDF 450KB]
- Teachers Pack [PDF 1.2MB]
Education kit
Victorian
- Teaching materials for VELS Level 4 [ Years 5 + 6]
- Teaching materials for VELS Level 5 [ Years 7 + 8]
- Teaching materials for VELS Level 6 [ Years 9 + 10]
ACT
- Teaching materials for ACT Level 4 [ Years 5 + 6]
- Teaching materials for ACT Level 5 [ Years 7 + 8]
- Teaching materials for ACT Level 6 [ Years 9 + 10]