21st September 2010
More than 200 participants turned out for the 2010 Blackmores Running Festival in support of Oasis on Sunday, 19 September 2010, helping to raise more than $53,000 for homeless youth.
Participants ran, jogged and walked across the Sydney Harbour Bridge wearing 'I'm running for homeless youth' branded t-shirts courtesy of Virgin Unite, Adidas and Joseph DahDah in Surry Hills.
More than 30 Oasis volunteers braved the early hours of the morning to work on the drink stand on Macquarie Street as part of our official Charity duties! A big thanks to these guys for getting up so early and cheering on our runners as they went by.
Oasis Ambassador, Rachel Friend led the Family Fun Run with her son before joining Captain Paul Moulds at the Oasis marquee in the Recovery Village. Thanks to Coca-cola runners kicked back in the marquee with a cold drink and Potts Point Fruit & Veg helped provided lots of juicy organic oranges to help rehydrate the team.
The Virgin Unite team was the highest fundraising team - raising more than $12,000. They were very closely followed by the Scots College team that raised $11,000! A big thank you to all the teams from HOST, Newington College, Stella Maris College and Gymea High - we couldn't have done it without you. And a special thank you also to the individuals, family teams and work groups who also contributed to the day's success!
CONGRATULATIONS to everyone that was part of this year's event - together we can continue to make a real difference to the lives of homeless and disadvantaged young people in Sydney.
1st September 2010
As part of National Child Protection Week (September 5 - 11) ABC TV's Kids at Risk Program hosted by Geraldine Doogue will screen a new short film by the makers of The Oasis documentary on Thursday, 9 September at 9:30pm.
Called POLLY AND ME, this short film is an intense, confronting story of a mother and child isolated from any support systems. It depicts the life an eight-year-old girl who lives alone with her mother and her only friend - a doll named Polly.
The girl's life is based on the real lives of young people the writer and director, Ian Darling, met during his two years of filming The Oasis documentary
The flm will be followed by a discussion with child abuse prevention experts, practitioners and child abuse survivors - including Captains Paul and Robbin Moulds.
For more information about POLLY AND ME visit - http://www.pollyandme.com.au
18th June 2010
Congratulations to Captain's Paul and Robbin Moulds, both appointed Members of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2010 Queen’s Birthday honours.
Paul and Robbin were recognised for their extraordinary committment and work in seeking to improve the circumstances and futures of disadvantaged and marginalised Australians, particularly young people. Paul and Robbin have been involved in this work their entire adult lives, more than 27 years!
Captain Paul Moulds is the Director of Oasis Youth Support Network – a Salvation Army network of services working with homeless youth in Sydney. Captain Robbin Moulds works closely with her husband and is also the Manager of Streetlevel – a community centre that welcomes and cares for homeless and disadvantaged people of all ages.
Speaking about the award, Captain Paul Moulds says they are both humbled to receive it and grateful that the importance of their work has been recognised: “Many people are still excluded from enjoying the opportunities Australia provides, and the most important remedy for this situation is having dedicated people working on the front lines of human need. I hope this award inspires other Australians to consider dedicating their lives to this cause.”
Thank you Australia for recognising our work in this way and we commit to keep working and serving with the hope that homelessness, poverty and injustice in our community will be finally overturned.”
Messages of support and congratulations can be sent to oasisysn@aue.salvationarmy.org or to PO Box 600 Darlinghurst NSW 1300.
7th June 2010
Each year, Cosmopolitan magazine celebrates inspirational women in the 'Fun, Fearless, Female Women of the Year' awards. The awards aim to recognise young women who have made outstanding contributions to the community in a range of categories, including the 'role model' category for which on of the Oasis staff has been nominated!
Kristie, 34, runs the Young Parents Program at Oasis. Kristie supports a number of homeless and disadvantaged young mums and dads with all aspects of their parenting and personal lives. Kristie's program not only teaches essential parenting skills, but also provides young parents with a group of friends to turn to for advice and support.
Check out Kristie's full profile here - http://www.cosmopolitan.com.au/_profile_kristie_clifton.htm and VOTE to show your support.
Congratulations Kristie and GOOD LUCK!
14th May 2010
GIVE OASIS A HAND!
The annual Oasis Fundraising Dinner, hosted by Brilliant Logic will be held on Saturday 14 August 2010 at the stunning Luna Park, Big Top and tickets are now on sale!
This year's event will be completely focussed on recognising the brilliant work of Captain Paul Moulds and the Oasis team, as well as celebrating the achievements of the many young people who call Oasis home.
Where: Big Top, Luna Park
When: Saturday, 14 August 2010 from 7pm
Dress: Cocktail/ Lounge Suit
Includes: An intimate evening with Jessica Rowe and Capt. Paul Moulds
Live entertainment and music from Six and Out
3 course banquet dinner
Exclusive goodie bag
Fundraising: Live and silent auctions
Auctioneer: Shapiro Auctioneers
Cost: $250 per ticket incl GST
($107.50 incl GST plus $142.50 voluntary tax deductible donation)
$2,500 per table of ten incl GST
($1.075 incl GST plus $1,425 voluntary tax deductible donation)
Tickets are now on sale, visit https://oasis.iwannaticket.com.au to reserve your place NOW!
* The annual Oasis Fundraising Dinner is hosted by Brilliant Logic with all proceeds from the night donated to the Oasis Youth Support Network Sydney.
11th May 2010
The Oasis Youth Support Network is pleased to have been selected as one of the official charity partners for the 2010 Blackmores Sydney Running Festival.
Oasis has been involved in the Blackmores Running Festival for two-years and hundreds of particpants have helped raise more than $60,000 to help homeless and disadvantaged young people.
This year all money raised in the Blackmores Running Festival will go towards funding more transitional housing for young people who are ready to move out of crisis accommodation and into a more stable environment.
As an official charity partner, Oasis would like to invite you to join Team Oasis - www.gofundraise.com/TeamOasis - and take part in this year's Running Festival. Already we have fourteen registered participants that are actively fundraising in 2010!
Register now at www.sydneyrunningfestival.com.au and then follow the prompts to set up your fundraising page at www.gofundraise.com.au - and don't forget to select Oasis as your charity to support.
7th January 2010
BOOST MOBILE is pledging $1 for every new Oasis Facebook fan & Twitter follower this Christmas and New Year period, in support of the 32000 To Go campaign.
Boost Mobile will donate up to $20,000 in order to help spread the word through Facebook and Twitter about the 32,000 homeless young people in Australia.
Become an Oasis Facebook fan or Twitter follow today to find out more and show your support.
7th January 2010
Leading fashion retailer, General Pants Co., have decided to do something about the issue of youth homelessness and joined forces with Oasis and Australian designer Matt Weston to create the 32000 To Go wristband.
Show your support by wearing one of these limited edition wristbands, with all proceeds will go to Oasis helping young people find a brighter future.
Wristbands are just $5 and available at all General Pants stores now.
