On any given night in Australia, 105,000* men, women and children are homeless. Over 44,000* are young people under the age of 25. 

In recognition of World Homeless Day, Centennial Park will be home to a mass sleepout to raise awareness and funds for youth Homeless Services in Sydney.

The event is an initiative driven by HRX, a private company with a program called   HRX Giving.  All proceeds from the night will go directly to Homeless Services for youth.

How does your participation impact homeless youth? See Kyle's extraordinary story below.

19-year-old Kyle is homeless. He was a high achiever in school, excelled HSC and was accepted into Uni. Life was just beginning until he told his father he was gay. These are the faces of homeless youth in Australia. And these are the lives you'll be making a difference to.

The HRX Sleepout

HRX, in partnership with Mission Australia, hosted the HRX Sleepout for World Homeless Day. The event took place in Centennial Park with all participants sleeping under the stars to raise money for homelessness. The event was an enormous success, raising $70,000 to support Mission Australia and their programs for homeless youth services.

In its second year running, HRX has organised a bigger and better event to raise even more money. Click here to see the food and entertainment line-up this year or the event brochure and schedule on the top left hand corner for a hard copy to hand out to family and friends.

If you would like to get involved in the 2011 event, Register here

2010 sleepout photos:

How to participate

The first step is to register. your attendance. Once you've registered to attend help spread the word through your social networks. We'd also like to encourage you to help with raising money for homeless services. All donations will go to selected charities that support the homeless youth in Sydney.

The 2011 Sleepout will be held in Centennial Park.

HRX Sleepout in the Centennial Parklands 15.10.11
When: from 2pm Saturday 15 October to 10am Sunday 16 October 2011
Where: Centennial Park, Sydney
Contact: sleepout@hrx.com.au

Parking is available to participants inside the park. There will be security on site so children of all ages are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Dinner and breakfast are available. This is a non-alcohol event.

Corporate Sponsors

If you would like to get involved as an organisation, you can help by promoting the 15.10.11 Sleepout with your employees, donating goods & services or by sponsoring part of the event by paying for infrastructure such as security or lighting. If you are interested in getting involved please email sleepout@hrx.com.au.

Entertainers and buskers

Buskers will provide the entertainment on the night. If you have talent that would like to share, please let us know. You may be a teenager that sings or plays a musical instrument, a professional entertainer.

All buskers will have collection boxes on the night and 100% of the money goes to Mission Australia Homeless Services for youth. If you are interested in making a contribution in this way, please register your interest at sleepout@hrx.com.au

Caterers

If you have a mobile catering or coffee business and would like to donate your time and goods we would love your contribution. People at the event will be purchasing food & drinks and 100% of money raised will go to Mission Australia Homeless Services for youth. If you are interested in contributing in this way, please email sleepout@hrx.com.au.