ClubCOLLECTIVE April 2022
Nearly 42,000 young people across Australia asked for support from homelessness services in 2020–21.
One in every three had experienced couch surfing, a form of homelessness that can cause substantial harm to young people's health and wellbeing.
Since the homelessness experienced by couch surfers is less visible than the ‘rooflessness’ of rough sleepers, it's a problem that's largely hidden from public view.
Youth Homelessness Matters Day on 20 April 2022 is an Australia-wide initiative to raise awareness of youth homelessness.
That’s why Youth Off The Streets has launched a world-first public awareness campaign, The Great Couch Sleepout.
The goal is to 'unhide' youth homelessness by inspiring everyday Australians to sign up to sleep on their couch for one night – 20 April 2022 – and use their social media to raise awareness of youth homelessness at the same time.
Sign up at: youthoffthestreets.com.au/greatcouchsleepout/
Contact Information
Name: Bianca Andreacchio
Title: Account Manager
Mobile: 02 9330 3524
Email: biancaa@youthoffthestreets.com.au
Website: https://youthoffthestreets.com.au/greatcouchsleepout/
