Wednesday 25 May 2022 02:58 AM Balwyn High School in Melbourne charges parents $130 for homelessness excursion trends now
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A Melbourne state school has outraged its wealthy parents by charging $130 for students to learn about homelessness.
Parents of year eight children at Balwyn High School, half an hour east of the CBD, must pay $130 for the excursion, which includes a visit to a workshop run by homeless charity The Big Issue.
The not-for-profit group pays homeless people to tell their stories.
The charity described the classes as 'a unique educational experience' giving 'real-life insight into homelessness ... as experienced by thousands of Australians every night.'
Parents of year eight students at Melbourne's Balwyn High School must pay $130 for the excursion, which includes a visit to a workshop run by homeless charity The Big Issue
The Big Issue charges schools $385 for a group of up to 30 students to 'hear first-hand from people who have experienced homelessness'. It pays homeless people to share their stories
Balwyn High School's planned excursion also includes a 'walking tour of Melbourne' and visit to the Melbourne Museum, which has free access for children
