Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Homelessness Documentary

1.       What issues does Dave discover?
 
Dave discovered the neglected issue of Homelessness. He put himself in the shoes of other homeless people and lived the way they did for 3 days.
2.       How do people become homeless?
Some reasons why people might become homeless include, Mental illness, domestic violence, loss of job, gambling and drugs.
3.       What are their lives like?
They have no bed (rough sleepers) they are hopeless, trapped, , desperate and have often been bashed or hurt with violence.
4.       Who is helping these people?
Some organisations that are helping homeless people are the Salvation Army and Mission Beat.
5.       How does Dave’s experience ‘shed light’ or raise awareness to the issue
Dave's expericence sheds light on the unknown homeless people that come out after dark and how they feel humiliated by society and isolated. Dave also talked to the minister of housing and his documentary will inform others of the situation currently in Sydney.