Mayor's Winter Sleepout
The Mayor of Camden, Cr Ashleigh Cagney invites you join her in sleeping out for homelessness this winter!
In Camden, an increasing number of vulnerable people are experiencing what is often termed as hidden homelessness or couch surfing. This could look like living temporarily with other households – perhaps sleeping on friends’ sofas, or in the spare room or garage of a relative and often moving regularly.
The event will encourage participants to experience aspects of homelessness for one night to increase the awareness of homelessness and poverty in Australia.
EVENT DETAILS
Dates: 6pm Friday 26 July 2024 – 8am Saturday 27 July 2024
Location: Onslow Oval, Camden
Restrictions: 18+ event, alcohol free
GET INVOLVED
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BusinessesAsk your CEO, manager or team to sleepout for homelessness. In-Kind Sponsorship opportunities are also available for businesses who would like to donate products or services to the event. |
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Community MembersSign Up to the Mayor's Winter Sleepout Fundraising page. There is also an option to purchase a custom event Beanie for $10 with all proceeds going direct to Mission Australia and achieving our fundraising target! |
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Raise the most funds and win!Once your page is created, share your fundraising page with your community. Tell everyone you are sleeping out and raising funds to help put an end to homelessness! |
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Wet WeatherIn the event of inclement weather, updates will be posted on Council's Facebook page. |
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Photo Release and Release StatementBy entering the event space, you understand and give permission for Camden Council to stream, capture and/or record as well as use, reproduce and publish any photographs or other forms of media taken of yourself/your child during this event/activity. You understand and accept this media may be shared on social media for present and future promotion of Council events/initiatives. You understand and agree that Camden Council cannot be held responsible for any external media or social media outlets reproducing the photographs/footage captured by Camden Council. |
This will be an 18+ event. Attendees will be provided two food vouchers and two cardboard boxes to sleep on. Toilet facilities will be available as well as a water refill station. An undercover area, outdoor gas heaters and first aid support will be on hand during the Sleepout to ensure safety for all attendees. There will be food provided for both dinner and breakfast service, along with hot beverages available. All proceeds will be donated directly to Mission Australia. This includes proceeds from sponsorship, registration, donations and beanie purchases. You can still be a part of the Mayor’s Winter Sleepout by donating directly to Camden Council’s donation team here: Mayor's Winter Sleepout - Camden Council (missionaustralia.com.au) The event will still go ahead in the event of light rain, however in the case of extreme weather, considerations will be made to relocate to an indoor venue. All registered participants will be informed of any changes. We recommend you bring the following: Items not permitted: Please contact events@camden.nsw.gov.au or 13 CAMDEN (13 22 63) should you require further clarification on items. The event is open to anyone over the age of 18. Due to capacity of the area, you must RSVP for the event via this link. No pets will be allowed at this event. While tents are allowed, we recommend finding other methods of sleeping to ensure the full experience of the message. If you are bringing a tent, please ensure they are no more than 2m x 2m and are safely secured. We encourage people to stay the whole night, however should you need to leave throughout the night, you will not be permitted to re-enter after 10pm. We will have both staff and security present at this event. Security will be checking ID’s and bags upon entry.
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