When: 6 April 2011 8:01am - 16 September 2011 8:01am
Get involved with the dialogue on youth homelessness and make a difference.
The Oasis has opened their Homeless Short Film Competition, and with brilliant prizes for your school and yourselves up for grabs, the time to start filming is now!
To get started, check out The Oasis website for some brilliant inspiration. Watch The Oasis documentary again here to get your creative juices flowing. Don’t forget to read over the curriculum resources, which give some brilliant guidance to learning about the homelessness theme. You can download these booklets here.
What do I need to do?
Get your school teacher involved, along with your school friends, and make a short (up to three minutes) film around the theme of homelessness.
What can I use to make my short film?
You can use your camera, photo montage, stop motion or your mobile phone. Get creative!
What style can my short film be?
The film can be a documentary, drama, animation, photo montage, or a combination of these.
I'm excited! How do I enter?
First of all, read over the Terms and Conditions here. Get your school teacher on board and complete your entry form online here, as well as the T&C here, then scan and email to the competition. Upload your video to YouTube, and then email your URL to the competition.
How much does it cost to enter?
Entering the competition is FREE! So what’s stoping you?! Go grab that camera!
When does the competition close?
The competition will close at 5pm on Friday 16th September.
What are you waiting for?!
Get the sign off from your teacher, grab your mates and a camera, and make a difference on the issue of youth homelessness.
Further information on the Homeless Short Film Competition is available here.
Download The Oasis Homeless Short Film Competition flyer.jpg
When: 9 April 2011 10:30am - 5:30pm
Where: Oasis - 365 Crown St Surry Hills
The annual Surry Hills Festival brings together the thriving and creative community that is Surry Hills, which includes the young people, staff, volunteers and supporters of Oasis.
In 2011 the Oasis Youth Stage is officially part of the Surry Hills Festival for the first time. The Oasis Youth stage will feature Nova MC's Lana Timmings and Ben Wood, and a crop of talented young artists, bands and performers from 12:30pm until 5:00pm.
10:30AM - DJ M.C.
12:30PM - Sepora http://www.myspace.com/seporamusic
1:20PM - Phanos Proestos http://www.phanosproestos.bandcamp.com/_
2:10 - DJ M.C.
3:00PM - Only the Sea Slugs http://www.myspace.com/onlytheseaslugsband
3:50PM - The Elements Crew http://www.myspace.com/theelementskrew11
4:40PM - OPEN MIC! & DJ M.C.
Oasis will also be holding a sausage sizzle and market stalls on the day.
So, pull up a cushion, milkcrate or rug and join us!
When: 30 July 2011 7:00pm - 11:30pm
Where: Doltone House, Darling Island Wharf
The 19th Annual Oasis Ball will take place on Saturday 30 July from 7pm at Sydney's picturesque Doltone House.
This spectacular evening offers guests award winning catering
and fabulous entertainment, while also celebrating the
life-changing work of the Oasis Youth Support Network
Where: Doltone House, Darling Island Wharf Pyrmont
When: Saturday, 30 July 2011, 7pm
Dress: Cocktail / Lounge Suit
Inclusions
A sensational evening with our MC, James Mathison
Live entertainment from Australia's Got Talent winners Justice Crew and Brown Sugar
Divine three course banquet dinner
The opportunity to participate in live and silent auctions for unique experiences and one-of-a-kind items
and of course... our very exclusive goodie bag
Book Your Tickets Online Now!
Tickets are selling fast. Ensure you secure a seat at our signature event of the year.
Click here or contact Katey at Brilliant Logic* for more info
Cost: $250 per ticket (incl. GST)
$2,500 per table of ten (incl. GST)
* The 19th Annual Oasis Ball is proudly hosted by Brilliant Logic, with all funds raised donated to the Oasis Youth Support Network, Sydney.
When: 14 August 2011 6:00am
Where: Hyde Park to Bondi Beach
This years Sun-Herald City2Surf is going to be HUGE!
For the very first time, the Oasis Youth Support Network is entering our OasisYSN Running Team and we’re encouraging our supporters and friends to run with us & raise money for our invaluable programs and services!
When: Sunday 14 August
Where: Hyde Park to Bondi Beach (14 scenic kilometres)
To register for City2Surf click here
To start fundraising for Oasis click here
Help Oasis reach our fundraising goal of $10,000! To get you started, select "Join this Team" with the password “OasisYSN”
All registered runners who fundraise more than $250 will receive an Oasis T-shirt or singlet and the opportunity to score a three month membership to Virgin Active gym for Oasis’ highest individual fundraiser.
We are excited to announce that AFI award winning actor Gyton Grantley will also be running in the OasisYSN Running Team. Gyton dropped by to hang out with some of our young people who were a little star struck to be meeting the infamous ‘Carl Williams’ from the Underbelly series.
Good luck to all of our runners and supporters, we’ll see you at the finish line!
When: 3 September 2011 - 9 September 2011
Where: 365 Crown Street Surry Hills
Come on down to Oasis this Saturday 3rd September between 10am and 4pm, and give your mobile a makeover (or three!) for ridiculous prices!
Priced at less than 50% RRP, Oasis will be selling accessories for all the latest mobiles, including Nokia, iPhone 3 and 4, Samsung, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, and LG to name a few, at our pop-up stall on our Crown Street premises.
With Virgin Mobile generously donating the accessories and all funds going directly to Oasis – this is a makeover with a heart!
There is sure to be a bargain for everyone (not to mention a brilliant gift for your Dad for Father’s Day) - the time to makeover your mobile is now!
Check out our Makeover your Mobile at Oasis.pdf, and come on down after your morning coffee – see you on Saturday!
When: 18 September 2011 7:01am - 1:00pm
Where: Starting at Milsons Point
We are thrilled that Oasis Youth Support Network is one of two official charity partners for the 2011 Blackmores Sydney Running Festival taking place on Sunday, 18 September!
Last year we raised an incredible $55,000 – this year our target is $70,000!
Friends, we need YOUR SUPPORT so dust off those old running shoes and pound the pavement for Oasis.
To register for Blackmores SRF click here.
To start fundraising for Oasis click here or download Step by Step Guide to register and fundraise for Oasis.pdf
How can I fundraise and run for free?
To learn how to get your entry fee refunded simply reach the individual target set for your event – click here
This year, Australian swimming legend Elka Whalan will be participating in the 4km Family Fun Run/Walk to help raise awareness and support for Oasis.
Please join us to celebrate in the beautiful Botanic Garden’s Recovery Village for free massages by Jackie's Sports Massage Therapy, Face Painting in a Flash, delicious food platters by MMM Catering and special giveaways by Running Bare & Jackie.
The Oasis marquee will be the place to be!
Drop by and chat with Oasis Director, Major Robbin Moulds and Elka!
When: 25 September 2011 11:30am - 3:00pm
Where: Virgin Active, Pitt Street Mall
If you look good in tights, enjoy the cool sensation of lycra or more likely; want to test your fitness levels and help end youth homelessness at the same time - then we’ve got the event for you!
Virgin Money and Virgin Active have partnered together to host a massive sweat-a-thon at Virgin Active in Pitt St Mall on Sunday 25 September, with all proceeds going to support Oasis!
A cheeky $25 gets you in the door for 3 hours worth of back to back classes in Zumba, Cycling, Yoga, Body Attack and Boxing.
So, sign up now. We only have 250 places available so register here then:
1. Click on the ‘donate now’ button and pay your $25 entry fee
2. Then email lycralikeyacare@gmail.com to confirm your place (you’ll be sent a health check form to complete)
If you want to be in the draw to win over $3000 in prizes, you can challenge your friends to sponsor you for this event.
Go to everydayhero.com.au/lycra-like-ya-care and click ‘Join the team’, set up your page and tell your friends about it. The password is ‘spandex’
To recap:
Date: Sunday 25th September 2011
Time: 11:30-3pm
Where: Virgin Active, Pitt Street Mall, Sydney CBD
What to bring: A smile, water bottle, towel and your completed health check form
When: 8 October 2011 6:30pm - 10:30pm
Where: The Penrith Ice Palace, 7 Patty's Place, Jamisontown
Ice Hockey Australia (IHA) will be supporting a thrilling ice hockey exhibition on Saturday 8th October at Penrith Ice Place to help raise much needed money for at-risk and homeless young people via The Salvation Army’s Oasis Youth Support Network (Oasis).
The ACPE Ice Hockey Exhibition Game will open up the exciting world of ice hockey to Sydneysiders, whilst aiming to support homeless and disadvantaged young people via Oasis, who will be the worthy beneficiary of this action packed charity event.
Event Coordinator, Liarne Peek, a student at the Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE), wanted the event to exhibit the adrenaline pumping world of Australian ice hockey to the public while also supporting a cause very close to her heart.
“We are looking forward to a great family night of entertainment with a cross section of exciting ice hockey demonstrations, with the pinnacle being the AIHL game,” says Ms Peek.
The event is also going to certainly bring people together for a very worthy cause. A close friend of mine directly benefited from the life changing services of Oasis and we hope to provide financial assistance to ensure more young people have the opportunity to get back on their feet.”
The exhibition will be offering plenty of activities from a temporary Superglide rink for everyone to test out their puck shooting skills, face painting, jumping castle, delicious food stalls and other exciting ice entertainment will be on offer between games.
The gates will open at The Penrith Ice Palace (from 6pm until 10:30pm, with the first game commencing at 6:30pm.
For more information please visit facebook.com/ACPEIceHockeyExhibitionGame
When: 28 November 2011 8:30am - 30 November 2011 4:30am
Where: 29 Sarah Andrews Close, Erskine Park
Oasis is currently rallying up the support of businesses and individuals who can assist with packing 10,000 Christmas carol bags that will be sold that this years’ Woolworths Carols in the Domain concert on Saturday 17th December.
If you would like to provide some Christmas cheer to Oasis, by way of packing candle bags with close to $100 worth of goodies from scented candles, juicy magazines and delicious food, then please contact us now on 02 8353 9462.
As the events’ official Charity Partner, all sales from our Christmas candle bags will go to support the life changing services we provide homeless and disadvantaged young people.
This Christmas we hope you will be able to be a part of the magic of candle bag packing for Oasis!
Please download the full details here - Christmas Candle Bag Packing for Oasis.pdf
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