Guidelines for

Teachers and Youth Group Leaders

www.caritas.org.au/filmcomp #caritasfilmcomp

Short Film

Competition 2019

How does the work of Caritas Australia show Care for our Common Home?

Win a $500 Harvey Norman Voucher

Ma

rtin

a in

Tim

or-

Le

ste

, co

llectin

g fo

od

fro

m h

er

ga

rde

n.

Cre

dit

: R

ich

ard

Wa

inw

rig

ht.

Contents

1. Welcome to the Caritas Australia Short Film Competition

2. Tone of Voice

3. Use of Images and Film

4. Judging Criteria

5. Top 6 Film Making Mistakes

6. Additional Film Resources

7. Inspirational Videos

8. Australian Curriculum Links

9. Frequently Asked Questions

10. Caritas Australia Short Film Competition Checklist

APPENDICES

1. Terms and Conditions, Entry, Declaration and Release Forms

2. Fly the green flag for Justice

3. Learn about Caritas Australia

4. Catholic Social Teaching Principles

5. Strength Based Approach

6. Charity and Justice

“Become an artisan of peace, promoter of social justice and advocate of true respect for

our common home.”

Pope Francis

WelcomeThank you for registering your interest in this exciting competition. We are thrilled to be

teaming up with budding film stars to create a film for use by our education team and schools

for Primary School aged viewers. The winning film will be available for download from the

Caritas website and viewed on YouTube and other online platforms. We are passionate about

our work and we love to see this passion reflected by others.

The Task: Create a 2-4 minute film suitable for children 5 years old to 12 years old that tells a

story and addresses the key question:

“How does the work of Caritas Australia show Care for Our Common Home?”

You will receive access to a Google Drive folder as part of your registration:

• A generic folder for all participants to access containing photographs, videos, photo

release forms, terms and conditions and logos for your use.

You will then have to create a folder on your preferred file sharing platform, eg Google Drive,

Dropbox and share this with us: education@caritas.org.au

• This personal folder that is only accessible by you, this is where you will upload your film

as well as your signed photo release and signed terms and conditions forms.

The competition runs from 6th May until the 8th November and is open to school groups and

youth groups around Australia. We cannot wait to see your creativity and ideas in this project.

Film compositions could range from stop motion, live action, documentary, animation

software- Animaker, Flash and text explanation. Original song film clips or filmed dramatic

performances are also welcomed. The sky is the limit for creativity!

We believe that every person has the responsibility to work towards the common good and

look beyond personal interests. We have the freedom to be informed and inform others of

this important social justice issue. Your film should tell a story to viewers using practical and

real life examples of how the work of Caritas Australia shows Care for our Common Home.

You may choose to focus on one particular person and their story or use a broad range of

stories across different regions. To assist you with this we have pulled together film clips and

images for your use. These are in the general shared folder in Google Drive. Please feel free

to use these in your composition if you are not using your own original photos or video

snippets.

In this guide you will find information about Caritas Australia, Catholic Social Teaching

Principles, links to videos that can be used as inspiration, curriculum links, tips, frequently

asked questions as well as the terms and conditions. Should you have any questions about

this task please email them to: education@caritas.org.au Please note that the emails will be

answered as quickly as possible. We are so excited to see your films!

Caritas Education Team

Tone of Voice

Martina’s village in Timor-Leste community have embraced and supported her transition to self-sufficiency from a life of hardship and violence. Credit: Richard Wainwright

Even though we see many people in difficult situations, we are optimistic and

reflect on positive outcomes. We emphasise human dignity and people’s

strengths, not their needs. We always look to recognise the resilience and

perseverance of people.

Our work is founded in our faith in Christ and shaped by the values of Catholic

Social Teaching. In all Caritas Australia communications we aim to articulate

through our values, tone and messaging that we are the Catholic agency for

international aid and development.

• We talk about people as if we are on the journey along side them – we

accompany them, and they accompany us, as one friend speaks with

another.

• We do not overshadow people’s involvement and participation by talking

grandly about our own.

• We encourage and allow people to tell their own story.

• We are sincere and honest.

• We include people’s voices when we share the story of their journey.

Our words show respect

Use of images and film

Whilst we acknowledge that images

are an essential element in portraying

our work to the general public, we

strive to maintain the dignity of

everyone with whom we work and will

not use images that are disrespectful

or demeaning. We generally are

looking for positive images rather than

negative images that convey hope and

the good that is happening in people’s

lives. In all photos we strive to protect

the dignity of every person.

All photographs and filmed sequences

require signed release forms for

every person appearing in original

photos or videos. It is ok to have a

suite of different styles providing that

the personality and individual

uniqueness comes through. This helps

capture the story.

There is a selection of photographs

and videos for you to use in your film,

should you wish, in the shared Google

Drive folder. You are welcome to use

your own photographs or videos in

your film. The signed photo release

forms are to be uploaded into your

private Google Drive folder along with

your entry and signed acceptance of

the terms and conditions.

When choosing imagery ensure that

the photos uphold dignity:

• Avoid very sad faces, depressing,

unengaged and passive images.

• Photos, when possible, should

include a short description of what

is happening in the photo, followed

by the photographer’s / agency’s

name.

• Please do not use generic photos

or video footage from a google

search or from another Aid and

Development agency.

• The creation of your film must

comply with your school/diocese’s

Child Protection policies.

Judging CriteriaBOX

OFFICE

GOLD

BIG

OPENING

WEEKEND

NOT

QUITE

READY

FOR BOX

OFFICE

GLORY

CRITICS

HAD

MIXED

REVIEWS

NOT

SHOWN

Film speaks of the values

and work of Caritas

Australia.

The film explores a

number of examples or

stories to show how

Caritas Australia Cares for

our Common Home.

The film shows evidence

of Catholic Social

Teaching Principles.

The film speaks of Caritas

Australia’s use of a

Strength Based Approach

in their programs when

working with partners.

Language and tone of

voice appropriate for

audience.

Language and tone of

voice reflects Caritas

Australia’s values.

The film is well paced and

easy to follow.

Creativity in developing a

story/script/presentation.

Filming techniques.

Look and feel appropriate

for Caritas Australia.

Sound, lighting and image quality.

Top 6 Film making mistakes

All films start as an idea. Ideas can come in a flash, but more often than

not it takes hard work. Everyone wants to get out the cameras and start

filming, but without a great idea all that effort will be for nothing. Don't

make things too complicated - a strong idea should easily be distilled

down to an elevator pitch. The concept of an elevator pitch is that if you

get into a lift with a Hollywood studio boss, you need to powerfully pitch

your film idea within 60 seconds, before they get out at the next floor. Try

it, it’s harder than it seems, but if successful it’s often a sign you’re onto

something good.

Reference - How to Structure Film

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfTtNCdiQpIeeeq

Weak Idea

Script writing is probably the most important

and also the hardest part of the process.

Answer these questions

and you’ll be on your way to creating a

good script:

• What’s your story or message?

• How are you going to tell this story?

• What is going to happen?

• Is it interesting?

• What’s your genre?

• Who is your audience?

Remember a script isn’t just about dialogue,

it should also have details of locations,

costumes, camera movements and actor

directions. Once you have a script, I’d

highly recommend turning it into a hand

drawn storyboard of what the shots will look

like as this saves a lot of time on set and

helps the crew understand what is trying to

be achieved.

Reference - How To Storyboard

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rkk2Uz

Y4US8

Undercooked scripts & storyboards

Icons/numbers made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com

Hank from Contently Australia

Hank is a father of three boys, rank averagemountain biker and founder of

Contently Australia, an award winning video agency that creates work worth

watching. Working from strategy to screen, Contently Australia create snack-able,

shareable, social video series that build brands & grows business.

We sat downwith Hank to discuss common film making mistakes.

Top 6 Film making mistakes

People think film is a visual medium, but audio is a

huge component and does at least 50% of the work

in storytelling. Dialogue, sound effects and music are

all crucial filmmaking tools and are often over

looked. Dodgy vision can often still be used, but

badly recorded inaudible audio is useless. Make

someone in charge of audio, so it doesn’t get left out.

Reference - How To Record Sound

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4wZNPic5-o

Bad audio

Your camera position can tell the story just as much as

your dialogue. If you set your camera low looking up at an

actor it will make them look large and powerful, or the

reverse will make them look small and weak. Wobbly hand

held camera makes for a real life action documentary style

as opposed to a long locked off tripod shot which will feel

more filmic. Every choice you make as a filmmaker should

give the audience clues and help tell your story.

Reference - How to Use A Camera

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jKE0Gjb2RY

Reference - How to Direct

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo05bV7qQx0

Poor shot composition

Not having fun

Filmmaking is all about entertaining your audience. If

you have fun making it, I guarantee it will show on up

on film and make your production better. Filmmaking

can be a stressful, slow, boring process, but it’s still

better than a double period of a subject you do not

enjoy.

Find out more about Contently Australia and find inspiration at: Contently.tv

Icons/numbers made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com

People’s attention spans are shorter than you realize. If you can’t tell

an entertaining simple story in 3 minutes, you need to spend more

time focusing your idea & script, (see 1 & 2 on previous page). Invest

time in editing, it’s the most powerful tool you have and will give your

films energy.

Reference - How To Edit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSHleeNCw8c

Too long

Additional Film Resources

Our Justice Resources team have scoured the web for some free resources that may

assist in the creation of your films.

Film It Resource

(Primary and Secondary)Film It is an online resource

covering a range of filmmaking skills

found in pre-production, production

and post-production stages.

This resource is aimed at students

with a range of knowledge, from

those who have done little or no

filmmaking, to those with some

experience. Through the lessons

and activities you'll experience

a range of filmmaking skills and

roles.Visit:

https://www.acmi.net.au/education/o

nline-learning/film-it/

Primary School ResourceThis step-by-step guide, designed for

primary schools, will take you through

all the stages of filmmaking. It also

includes some great warm up

activities and top tips on getting your

film seen beyond the classroom.

Visit:

https://www.intofilm.org/resources/23

Secondary School

ResourceUse this resource to discover

some great advice for Secondary

school classes and clubs to start

filmmaking. Discover the basics of

film language and how to use film

equipment. Visit:

https://www.intofilm.org/resources/

24

iPad Film Making Guide This resource is designed for

teachers and educators to firstly

develop their skills and confidence

in iPad filmmaking and then to be

able to facilitate sessions for young

people, working through the five

stages of production to develop,

write, shoot and edit their own short

films. The content is mainly focused

on live action filmmaking but there

are additional chapters with top tips

for making animations and

documentaries with an iPad. Visit:

https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1

146

Inspirational Videos

We believe every person has a right to participate in the

decisions that affect their own lives. Too often many First

Australians are denied this right. We encourage you to

watch our short reflection to consider why it’s so critical

people have a voice in decisions that affect them.

‘Imagine’ Caritas Australia reflection created for the

Australian Catholic Youth Festival.

https://youtu.be/aA3HYD5ti3o

Pope Francis has written a letter addressed to every

person on this planet, asking us all to protect our common

home, the Earth. In his encyclical, Laudato Si', Pope

Francis speaks about the devastating effects of climate

change on people and the planet.This video was made by

CAFOD in the UK.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3Lz7dmn1eM

Twelve year old Thandolwayo would walk seven kilometres

each day, threatened by crocodiles, to collect contaminated

water for her family. It looked like she would never realise

her hope of finishing her education and becoming a nurse,

until a Caritas Australia-supported project created access to

clean water helping Thandolwayo to stay at school and

achieve a future full of hope. This video was made by

Caritas Australia for Project Compassion 2019.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CHJqdYabag&t=212s

Late last year, Caritas Australia had the pleasure of

announcing the 2018 Film Competition winner to

Thomas Carr College. The task was to create a 2-4

minute film suitable for children 5 years old to 12 years

old that tells a story and addresses the key question,

“How does the work of Caritas Australia show God’s

love and compassion?”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=_n

hWE5V669M

2018 Film Competition Winner

Australian Curriculum LinksMedia Arts

FOUNDATION – YEAR 2

Create and present media artworks that communicate ideas and stories to an audience.

(ACAMAM056)

Use media technologies to capture and edit images, sounds and text for a purpose.

(ACAMAM055)

YEARS 3 AND 4

Investigate and devise representations of people in their community, including

themselves, through settings, ideas and story structure in images, sounds and

text. (ACAMAM058)

Use media technologies to create time and space through the manipulation of images,

sounds and text to tell stories. (ACAMAM059)

Plan, create and present media artworks for specific purposes with awareness of

responsible media practice. (ACAMAM060)

YEARS 5 AND 6

Develop skills with media technologies to shape, space, time, movement and lighting

within images, sounds and text. (ACAMAM063)

Plan, produce and present media artworks for specific audiences and purposes using

responsible media practice. (ACAMAM064)

YEARS 7 AND 8

Experiment with the organisation of ideas to structure stories through media

conventions and genres to create points of view in images, sounds and text.

(ACAMAM066)

Develop media representations to show familiar or shared social and cultural values and

beliefs, including those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. ACAMAM067

Plan, structure and design media artworks that engage audiences. ACAMAM069

Present media artworks for different community and institutional contexts with

consideration of ethical and regulatory issues. (ACAMAM070)

YEARS 9 AND 10

Develop and refine media production skills to integrate and shape the technical and

symbolic elements in images, sounds and text for a specific purpose, meaning

and style. (ACAMAM075)

Plan and design media artworks for a range of purposes that challenge the expectations

of specific audiences by particular use of production processes. (ACAMAM076)

Produce and distribute media artworks for a range of community and institutional contexts

and consider social, ethical and regulatory issues. (ACAMAM077)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the theme?The key question for the film to answer is

as follows:

“How does the work of Caritas Australia show Care for Our

Common Home?”

How do I register?To enter, participants must first register

via education@caritas.org.au

How long should my film be?The time is set between 2 and 4 minutes.

That being said we will not penalise you if

you are a touch over or under the

required time.

Who is the target audience?The audience is Primary aged children-

between 5 and 12 years of age. The

video concept and delivery needs to be

appropriate for all children in this age

range.

When does the competition close?All entries must be received by Caritas

Australia by COB Friday 8th November.

What do I need to submit for my entry?All entries will not be considered complete

without the inclusion of:

• Editable film file

• Video/ photo release forms

• Signed declaration forms

Is there a specific program I need to use?No, we would love to see your creative

ideas. Film compositions could range

from stop motion, live action,

documentary, animation software-

Animaker, Flash and text explanation.

Original song film clips or filmed dramatic

performances are also welcomed.

What footage and materials can I use in my video?You may use original filmed sequences

and photographs or video snippets and

photographs from Caritas Australia. We

have pulled together a collection of

videos for you to use should you require

in your project. We also have a selection

of photographs for you to use also which

you will find in the shared Google Drive

folder. Please do not use any media that

you do not have permission to use. We

will not accept any films which may

infringe copyright.

Who can enter this competition?Entry is open to school groups and youth

groups across Australia. A teacher/youth

group leader is required to register on

behalf of the group. Entrants may enter

multiple entries, however each entry is

to be registered prior to competition

closing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find out more about the programs featured in the sample videos?The videos we have chosen are from

Project Compassion for the past five

years. Click here to access previous

Project Compassion school

resources.

Can I use another Caritas Australia video or photo instead of these sample films?If you find another Caritas Australia

film or photograph that you would like

to use, please email us at:

education@caritas.org.au and let us

know the film you would like to use.

We will then be able to let you know if

you can use that image or clip.

Can children from my school be featured?Yes you can feature children from

your school provided there is a signed

release form for each person

appearing in the photograph or filmed

sequence used.

I am not a professional film maker, does this matter?Not at all. If you are interested in

social justice and the work of Caritas

please feel free to enter the

competition.

What music can I use in my film? You can use original compositions or

any music that is available for use

with attribution. For more information

on this there are some great FAQ

pages on creative commons.

What will you do with our film after the competition?We are looking to feature the winning

film in future Caritas Australia

resources and on our Just Leadership

Days.

What photos and videos from Caritas Australia can I use?Upon registration you will receive

access to a Google Drive folder with

logos, photographs and videos for

your use.

I saw in the Terms and Conditions that Caritas Australia may alter my film, why?We would like as much longevity from

the film as possible and we have

some brand guidelines we place on

all of our resources which we have to

adhere to.

Who will judge the competition?The competition will be judged by

staff of Caritas Australia. The judging

panel will include members of the

Education Team as well as staff from

other teams.

Film Competition Checklist

□ I have read the brief.

□ I have registered all entries separately.

□ I have created a folder and shared this with education@caritas.org.au

□ I am checking for any updates at: www.caritas.org.au/filmcomp

□ I have read the Terms and Conditions.

□ I have prepared a storyboard.

□ The cast and crew are clear on their roles and responsibilities.

□ My film talks about Catholic Social Teaching Principles.

□ My film talks about the Strengths Based Approach.

□ The language in my film is appropriate to the age group.

□ The tone of the language is consistent with Caritas ideals.

□ My film is between 2 -4 minutes.

□ My film shows creativity and engages the audience.

□ My film follows a clear storyline.

□ I have edited the film to ensure audio is clear.

□ My film does not breach copyright in any way.

□ I have uploaded the signed declaration forms for each participant.

□ I have uploaded the entry form.

□ I have uploaded signed photo release forms for every person

appearing in my film from original videos or photographs.

□ I have uploaded the raw film file for our entry.

Details, Terms and Conditions of Caritas Australia Film Competition

Part A- 2019 Competition DetailsThis Part A sets out the details of the Competition. The terms and conditions applicable to the

Competition are set out in Part B.

Caritas Australia Film Competition

How to enter To enter, participants must first register via education@caritas.org.au

Prize(s) Harvey Norman Voucher $500.

Competition period All entries to the Caritas Australia Short Film Competition must occur between 6th May and

8th November 2019.

Who may enter Entry is open to school groups and youth groups across Australia. A teacher/youth group

leader is required to register on behalf of the group. Entrants may enter multiple entries,

however each entry is to be registered separately prior to competition closing. Each film

must have an individual folder for entry.

Submitting an entry Entries must be submitted via the Google Drive Folder shared with you no later than COB

Friday 8th November 2019, AEST with:

Editable film file

Entry form

Video/ photo release forms

Signed declaration form

Additional entry

instructions

Each entry to the competition must be registered as stated above prior to the competition

closing.

Judging process The competition will be judged by staff of Caritas Australia. The judging panel will include

members of the Education Team as well as staff from other Caritas Australia teams.

Judging criteria • Film speaks of the values and work of Caritas.

• The film shows evidence of Catholic Social Teaching Principles.

• The film speaks of Caritas’ use of a Strength Based Approach in their programs when

working with partners.

• Language and tone of voice appropriate for audience.

• Language and tone of voice reflects Caritas Australia values.

• The film is well paced and easy to follow.

• Creativity in developing a story.

• Filming techniques.

• Look and feel appropriate for Caritas.

• Sound and image quality.

Judging dates 9th – 15th November 2019.

Winner notification Monday 18th November 2019.

Special conditions Each individual involved in each entry is deemed to have consented to entering the

Competition and to have accepted the Terms of the Competition.

1) By entering the 2019 Caritas Australia Short

Film Competition (‘Competition’), competition

entrants (‘Entrants’) agree to be bound by the

following terms and conditions. Failure to

abide by these terms and conditions may

render an Entrant ineligible for the

Competition.

2) All entries to the Caritas Australia Film

Competition must occur between May 6th and

Friday 8th November 2019.

3) To enter the Competition, entrants must,

during the Competition Period, follow the

entry method and instructions specified in

Part A. Please double-check your files before

submitting your entry. If we cannot view your

submission, we will be unable to judge your

film.

4) Entries must be received by Caritas Australia

during the Competition Period. Multiple

entries must be submitted separately and,

each entry by the same entrant must be

unique and original.

5) Entry is open to school groups and youth

groups in Australia.

6) Each entry must be an original work by the

entrant and the entrant must have obtained

the permission from all property owners and

persons, or their guardians if under 18,

appearing in photos/videos to enter this

competition in accordance with the Terms.

7) Caritas Australia reserves the right to use

entrant content (including all or part of any

film submitted by an Entrant) in any manner

they choose. Submission of an entry

constitutes consent by the Entrant for Caritas

Australia to use the content in this way and

also to use the Entrant’s name and photo for

publicity purposes.

a. Without limitation, Caritas Australia

may use all or part of the 2019 Caritas

Australia Short Film Competition

Entries for its educational campaigns.

b. Entries become the property of Caritas

Australia. The non-exclusive worldwide

rights for all media submitted must be

available for seven (7) years for use by

Caritas Australia.

8) All copyright, moral rights and rights of

personality for all content, including music

and actors, must be cleared. Failure to clear

these rights will result in removal of the entry

from consideration in the competition.

9) Caritas Australia take no responsibility for

any failure by an Entrant to obtain the

necessary authorisations. Entrants warrant

that their films (and any material contained in

their films, including, but not limited to, any

clip) do not infringe the intellectual property

rights or any other rights of any person.

Entrants (or their parents/guardians) will fully

indemnify Caritas Australia against any loss,

costs, expenses, demands or liability,

whether direct or indirect, arising out of a

claim by a third party or another party.

10) This is a game of skill and chance plays no

part in determining the winner.

11) By uploading and submitting a film to the

competition, each entrant agrees that each

person in the film, or their guardian if the

subject is under 18 years old, has been

shown these Terms and Conditions and

Caritas Australia’s Privacy Policy, and has

given consent for their photo/video to be

used by Caritas Australia. The permission

forms are made available upon registration

must be signed and submitted with the film

entry.

12) The Competition judges’ decisions are final

and no correspondence or discussion will be

entered into regarding the judging process or

any outcomes reached.

13) Caritas Australia, their affiliates as well as

their respective directors, officers and

employees, shall assume no liability resulting

from losses, delays, mistaken addresses on

email received, typographical errors,

technical, computer or telephone

malfunctions, loss or theft of computer or

telephone data, damage to software or

computer equipment, fraudulent calls or any

other mistake.

14) All personal information, such as your name,

address, telephone number, email address

and age, is collected solely for the purposes

of administering this contest and shall not be

used for any other purpose without your

consent. By providing this information, you

consent to it being used by Caritas Australia

for the stated purposes.

Part B – 2019 Terms & Conditions for

Caritas Australia Film Competition

Caritas Australia

Film Competition Entry Form

School/Youth Group Name

Address

State Post Code

Contact Teacher/Youth Group Leader

Contact Phone Number

Contact Email

Name of Project Group

List of Group Members

Type of Group (Please circle) Primary Secondary Youth Group

PERMISSION

I have uploaded the permission forms and entry forms for every

person appearing in my film (please circle).

YES NO

COPYRIGHT AND USAGE: MUSIC USED

Copyright free music has been used (please circle).

Title/production company/length is provided below.

YES NO

Music for which you have gained copyright. Permission

documentation included in the folder with your entry (please circle).

YES NO

COPYRIGHT AND USAGE: INFOGRAPHICS USED

Info graphics have been used in the film (please circle). YES NO

The original source of the Copyright free infographics used are provided below:

Caritas Australia

Declaration Form

YOUTH GROUP DECLARATION

We, the youth group leader in charge of the video film project and the Parish Priest of

the youth group involved, hereby declare that the video film is entirely the original

work of the group/individual named on the Short Film Competition entry form.

Copyright protected work from a third party is not included. We accept that the

decision of the judging panel will be final and cannot be contested. No

correspondence will be entered into. We accept the conditions of this competition.

Date

Name of the Youth Group Leader

Signature of the Youth Group Leader

Name of the Parish Priest

Signature of Parish Priest

PARTICIPANT DECLARATION

I, the participant involved in the production of the aforementioned video film, hereby

declare that the video film is entirely the original work of the group/ individual named

on the Short Film Competition form. Copyright protected work from a third party is not

included. I accept that the decision of the judging panel will be final and cannot be

contested. No correspondence will be entered into. I accept the conditions of this

competition.

Date

Name of Participant

Signature of Participant

I hereby consent to my child signing the above declaration to the Caritas Australia

Film Competition. (If participant is under the age of 18).

Name of Parent/Guardian

Signature of Parent/Guardian

Caritas Australia

Declaration Form

SCHOOL DECLARATION

We, the teacher in charge of the video film project and the principal of the school

involved, hereby declare that the video film is entirely the original work of the

group/individual named on the Short Film Competition entry form. Copyright

protected work from a third party is not included. We accept that the decision of the

judging panel will be final and cannot be contested. No correspondence will be

entered into. We accept the conditions of this competition.

Date

Name of Teacher in Charge of Project

Signature of Teacher in Charge of Project

Name of Principal of the School

Signature of Principal of the School

STUDENT DECLARATION

I, the student involved in the production of the aforementioned video film, hereby

declare that the video film is entirely the original work of the group/individual named

on the Short Film Competition form. Copyright protected work from a third party is not

included. I accept that the decision of the judging panel will be final and cannot be

contested. No correspondence will be entered into. I accept the conditions of this

competition.

Date

Name of Student

Signature of Student

I hereby consent to my child (if under 18) signing the above declaration to the Caritas

Australia Film Competition. (If participant is under the age of 18).

Name of Parent/Guardian

Signature of Parent/Guardian

Release Form

For Photos, Video, Interviews and Artwork

Date : _____________________ Photo Number/Description: ___________________________________________________

Name of Person/s in Image: ______________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

If a child/ren, please state age at the time of photograph or film being taken: _______________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

I agree for Caritas Australia, related organisations, and all persons acting under its authority to film, interview or photograph myself and/or my child/ren and use it in Caritas Australia media and external communications. I agree that for promotional purposes Caritas Australia may have:

⬜ Use of the images(s) or film for all Caritas communications including media, fundraising appeals and campaigns. This may include but is not limited to online, print, video and social media eg Facebook, Instagram, Twitter etc. This includes use of the content for associated projects, reports, campaign and programs communications with regard to the country and context etc.I understand that my involvement with Caritas Australia will in no way be affected by my decision to give or refuse permission. I give this permission without expectation of compensation, ownership of copyright and all future uses do not require additional permission from me.Please note: Caritas Australia will ensure protection of children’s identities in stories on Caritas Australia programs by not using children’s surnames/their family’s surnames and avoiding the use of children’s first names where possible (noting in some cases there may be a request for a child’s first name to be used).⬜ Use of child’s real name

Or

⬜ Use a different name (Please provide a name) _____________________________________________________________

Signature of the participant/s and/or parent/ legal guardian in photo (thumbprint if applicable):

_________________________________________________________________________Date: _______________________(For Children (18 and under): The parent/ legal guardian who signed above gives this permission on behalf of the child/ children named above)

CARITAS Staff use only: Staff name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________Project name/Event details: ______________________________________________________________________________Note whether written, verbal or other informed consent given (document details and date) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Plan ahead for events where it’s known photographers will be present, have consents in place where possible and photographers briefed on Caritas Australia’s approach to photographs and stories.I have planned ahead, emailed where possible/discussed the content of this form, media presence etc with the event organiser/partner/ participant(s) / parent(s)/legal guardian(s) and obtained informed consent (written where possible). I have also received verbal consent from the subject to take the photo.

Staff signature : ____________________________________________________________Date: ______________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________Individual Photo release form Updated January 2019 (linked to CA-AC-POL-001-v1.0Printed or saved copies of this document are uncontrolled. The controlled version is available on Caritas Australia’s AIMS site.

Eight of

Australia’s top

ten warmest

years on record

have occurred

since 2005.

Fly the green flag for justice!

Do you know that….

Global average concentrations of all the major

long‐lived greenhouse gases continue to rise in

the atmosphere, with carbon dioxide

concentrations rising above 400 ppm since 2016

and the CO2 equivalent of all gases reaching

500 ppm in 2017.

Global sea level has

risen by over 20 cm

since 1880, and the

rate has been

accelerating in recent

decades.

In October 2016, king tides

forced more than 160 people

from their homes in Maledok

Island, part of the Tanga Group

in Papua New Guinea. The

impact of king tides will

continue to increase with sea

level rise.

Australia’s climate has

warmed by just over

1°C since 1910, leading

to an increase in the

frequency of extreme

heat events.

Icons/numbers made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com

2018 Caritas State of the Environment for Oceania Report

https://www.caritas.org.au/oceania

State of the Climate Report 2018, CSIRO

https://www.csiro.au/en/Research/OandA/Areas/Assessing-our-climate/State-of-the-Climate-

2018/Report-at-a-glance

Who are we?

We are embedded in the Catholic Community

Caritas Australia is the official

international aid agency of the Catholic

Church in Australia. Guided by

compassion in action, solidarity and

hope, we are embedded in the Catholic

community through schools and

parishes.

We support Catholic students and

parishioners to see, judge and act and

work together for a world free from

poverty and injustice.

Empowering people and communities to eradicate poverty in all its forms

We believe in a world in which children,

women and men most vulnerable to

extreme poverty and injustice have the

right to a life of peace, prosperity and

security.

We work globally and in Australia to

empower people and communities to

eradicate poverty in all its forms. We go

wherever the challenges are greatest,

at the grassroots, walking alongside

communities. We work with people

regardless of their religious, political or

cultural beliefs.

We believe in helping people to help

themselves by equipping them with the

skills and opportunities to live a life of

dignity and one of hope.

Acting for peace, justice and sustainable development

We believe in the rights of all people to

live a life of dignity and this means

breaking down the systems that

perpetrate poverty and hurt the

environment.

We believe that climate change is one

of the defining human rights challenges

of our time. Indigenous communities,

people of Asia, Africa and the Pacific

Islands are the least responsible for

global carbon emissions yet they are

the people most heavily impacted.

We believe the time has come for a

new approach to Indigenous Affairs,

one which harnesses the strength and

resilience of Aboriginal people and is

fundamentally committed to the

principle of subsidiarity.

Standing with communities before, during and after emergencies

Every year Caritas responds to

humanitarian emergencies across the

world. Because we are embedded in

local Churches - part of the social fabric

of communities - we are often the first

responders - able to provide food, water

and shelter to those most in need.

We also work with communities after

emergencies to help re-build their lives

and their resilience in the face of future

emergencies. We believe in standing

with communities before, during and

after emergencies.

Caritas Australia is the international aid and development

organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia.

We work with people experiencing poverty in First Australian

communities and overseas, supporting them to be architects of

change in their own communities.

We also work with the Australian Catholic community and shine a

light on the ways we can work for global social justice at home.

We areCaritas -

revolutionary

love and boundless

compassion for all

human beings.

We believetogether we can end

poverty, promote

justice and uphold

dignity.

We envisiona more just world, a

world free of

poverty.

We standwith our brothers and sisters

who have been oppressed

and marginalised by extreme

poverty and injustice.

We are inspired by Jesus, the saints and all those

who live each day with

determined love in the face of

injustice.

“There is no time to lose: We received the earth as a garden-home from the Creator; let us not

pass it on to future generations as a wilderness.”Pope Francis to Meeting for Executives in the Oil and Natural Gas Sectors, and other

Energy Related Businesses, 9 June 2018.

Who are we?

Our Vision

OUR INSPIRTATION The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He

unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was

written:

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has

anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has

sent me to proclaim release to the captives and

recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go

free, to proclaim the year of the Lord ’s favour.”

Luke: 4: 6-20

A just and fair world,

A world in balance,

At peace and free of poverty;

A world, which the Church in Australia helps build,

Where all human beings can live in dignity and

Communities are architects of their own

development.

Catholic Social Teaching

Catholic Social Teaching principles (CST) cover all

spheres of life – the economic, political, personal and

spiritual. The principles are inspired by the writings of

the Pope and other Catholic leaders about social

issues. CST reflects the signs of the times through

scripture. It can be a powerful tool to assess social

realities in the light of the gospel. This helps us apply

our core beliefs to our relationships. Caritas Australia’s

work is shaped by the tradition of Catholic Social

Teaching. CST can be transformative.

Dinia living a sustainable life in her rice field in the Philippines.Credit: Richard Wainwright

Catholic Social Teaching

SolidarityWe believe we are part of one human family and

have a responsibility to help each person achieve their full potential.

Human DignityWe believe that every person is created in God’s

image and that all human life is sacred. We believe in

the dignity of each person.

Care for Our Common HomeWe believe that care for our common home is vital

for the common good of all people. We believe a true

ecological approach is a social approach. We are to

be protectors of creation and of one another.

The Common GoodWe believe in working towards the common good

and looking beyond our own personal interests.

Preferential Option for the PoorWe believe in prioritising the women, men and

children most vulnerable to extreme poverty and

injustice.

Subsidiarity and ParticipationWe believe in every person’s right to participate in

the decisions that affect their own lives.

Strength Based Approach

The coastal tide comes in, as Aloma inspects the young mangrove plants that the community has nurtured to protect their houses and families from the effects of natural disasters and storm surges. Credit: Richard Wainwright

‘Nobody has nothing’ – our

mantra which means

everyone in the community

regardless of who you are,

how old you are, girl, boy,

man or woman, everyone has

something to contribute.

Traditionally, international

development programs have

focused on the needs and

problems that communities

face.

But with the Strength Based

Approach, community

members recognise their

collective strengths and

assets and work together

towards the common good.

This can bring about

transformational, sustainable

development.

In this approach,

Communities:

• Map their assets using a

variety of tools.

• Develop a vision for their

community.

• Regularly monitor their own

progress.

Start with what you have, build with what you know.

We believe that every person can be

the architect of change in their own

life.

Nobody Has Nothing!

What is the difference

between Charity and Justice?

Evangeline goes to the bush with her Elders to learn more about traditional ways. “If I share my knowledge back at Beswick, other young people might get interested in working and keeping culture.” Credit: Danielle Lyonne

Meets the basic and

immediate needs of

people.

For example: Donating

food, clothes and other

material needs,

sponsoring a refugee

family, tutoring, raising

money, donating or

volunteering occasionally.

Tackles the underlying

causes and issues of

injustice for the long-term.

For example: Supporting

improved access to

education, supporting

laws that protect the

environment and working to

ensure every worker

receives a living wage.

Promoting peace and

advocating for international

aid. Informing the community

about issues, writing letters

to elected members of

parliament, signing and

sharing petitions.

Charity Justice

CaritasAU

@caritasaust

@caritasaust

caritasaustralia

w w w . c a r i t a s . o r g . a u

Last updated: 4/12/2019