Urban Education is designed to inspire young people to get involved with their community by promoting empathy and a holistic approach to social issues.

One night. Real stories. Lasting impact.

An immersive learning experience about homelessness.

The School Rough Sleep Out challenges students to swap their beds for sleeping bags for one night so they can better understand the homelessness crisis and take action to help.

The Rough Sleep Out assists students as they develop a deeper understanding of social issues, empathy, and their role in creating positive change.

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To learn more and register your interest please contact:
Melissa Westgate 0436 377 460, [email protected]

Proudly in partnership with The Rite Journey

Issues in Homelessness

Students learn about Baptist Care SA’s WestCare Centre and how it supports people experiencing homelessness. They will learn about day-to-day life at Baptist Care SA’s WestCare Centre from staff and hear from people with a lived experience of homelessness.

  • Length:

    1 half day or 2 half days.

  • Number:

    A minimum of 15 students.

Aboriginal Cultural Awareness

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are estimated to be 3.8 per cent of the Australian population. However, statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show make up 20 per cent (or one in five) of the number of people experiencing homelessness on Census night in 2021. In this cultural awareness session, students will hear from Baptist Care SA Aboriginal staff.

  • Length:

    1 half day or 2 half days.

  • Number:

    A minimum of 15 students.

Weekend City Retreat

An opportunity for young adults to consider mission to those on the margins. In the safety of Baptist Care SA’s WestCare Centre courtyard, participants sleep outside overnight to get an
idea of what it would be like to live on the streets and participate in a range of empathy-building activities. Dinner and breakfast included.

  • Suitable for:

    People aged 18+.

  • Length:

    2 nights (Friday and Saturday).

  • Number:

    Negotiable

Service Learning Opportunities

Students experience day-to-day life at the WestCare Centre through hands-on learning opportunities.

  • Numbers:

    Up to six students. Details and costs by negotiation.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Baptist Care SA acknowledges we work on the lands of the Kaurna, Peramangk and Boandik people. We respect the ongoing skilful custodianship of lands, skies and waters and the continuous deep cultural connection with Country. We pay respect to Elders and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from all Countries, Nations and Mobs.

Ngadlu tampinthi Kaurna miyurna yaitya yarta-mathanya Wama. Tarntanyaku, ngadluku piipawarpulayi kuu Kaurna yartangka tikanthi.

(We acknowledge the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains as the traditional owners of the land on which our office sits.)

Ngathu putama nhu mraat, mraat Boandikat wulnuwitjara Berrinat ba mraatat mingru Berrin (I recognise this country (is) the country of the Boandik, the custodians of Mt Gambier and the country around Mt Gambier.)