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How do I get involved?
Take part in Mission Australia Mayor's Sleepout by challenging your local council to sleep somewhere they wouldn't usually for the night. Get sponsored and raise funds to support Australians at risk, or experiencing homelessness.
You can host a Sleepout in your local community hall, sports club, school, church or other community groups.
HOW IT WORKS
Sign up to Mayor's Sleepout with your local LGA team. Create your online fundraising page so you can start raising funds.
Plan your Sleepout. Pick a date, invite your friends and start planning the fun!
Sleepout and raise funds! Have fun and support Australians at risk or experiencing homelessness.
Over 30 years of Sleepouts
On a cold winter’s night in 1988, a small, but passionate group of Mission Australia staff huddled together in the Sydney CBD for the first ever Sleepout to raise awareness to the growing homelessness crisis in Australia.
In the 90's, the movement grew and over 10,000 people joined the Sleepout on the steps of the Sydney Opera House. Since then, over 50,000 people have taken part, raising over $3million to help end homelessness.
Why we Sleepout...
17,600 children
17,600 children under 12 are without a safe home tonight*
122,000 people
Over 122,000 Australians are homeless tonight*
7 minutes
Every 7 minutes someone accesses a homelessness service due to domestic family violence^
37%
Around 37% of people accessing homelessness services were experiencing domestic family violence^
Fundraising tips & tools
We've created some handy resources and downloads to help you acheive your fundraising goals. You'll find tips and tools to help organise and promote your fundraiser as well as educate your supporters with statistics and issues impacting Australians experiencing homelessness.
Remember, we're here to help so reach out if you can't find what you're looking for. Send us an email or call on 0472 918 925.
FAQs
Who can take part in Mission Australia Mayor's Sleepout?
Homelessness affects people of all ages, and we need people of all ages to work together to end it.
That’s why the Mission Australia Mayor's Sleepout is designed to bring togther local government with the wider community.
Take part with friends, family, school or work mates or with your community groups.
If you're under 18, ensure you take part with a parent or guardian.
What is Mission Australia Mayor's Sleepout?
Mission Austalia Mayor's Sleepout is an event designed to raise awareness and desperately needed funds to help Australians at risk or experiencing homelessness.
Mayor’s Sleepout is a community fundraising event hosted by your council. Anyone can sign up and take part by challenging themselves to sleep somewhere they wouldn't usually for the night – usually a location chosen by the council.
When is Mission Australia Mayor's Sleepout?
Mayor’s Sleepout can take place any night in June. Mission Australia asks that you choose a date in June so we can provide you the most support.
Where is the Mission Australia Mayor's Sleepout?
It's up to you! As long as you are safe have permission to stay overnight.
You can host a Sleepout in you’re a local hall, sports club, school, or other community group. In the past, councils have even organised to host at local airports to ensure enough room for all participants.
Whether your Sleepout is under the stars, in a local school or church hall, you’ll be making a real and vital difference in the lives of Australians in need.
How do I take part in Mission Australia Mayor's Sleepout?
First step is to contact your local council so they can sign up and create an online fundraising page.
You can then join in by selecting your LGA team during your own registration.
Raise funds by sharing your fundraising page with your network and ask them to donate. You can also have activities on the night to hep raise extra funds like raffles and auctions.
It's up to you how far you want to take it.
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How Mission Australia helps people and communities in need
Since 1859, we’ve been standing alongside people in need across Australia, offering real hope that has lasting impact.
Every day we deliver homelessness crisis and prevention services, provide social and affordable housing, assist struggling families and children, address mental health issues, fight substance dependencies, support people with disability and much more.
Mission Australia believes a person’s circumstances shouldn’t define their future and that given the right support, everyone can reach their full potential.
