Sleeping rough for one night to shed light on Veteran homelessness
Veteran homelessness is a significant issue in Australia, with an estimated 5,800 or 5.3% of former Australian Defence Force personnel experiencing homelessness each year. This is significantly higher than the 1.9% of the broader population experiencing homelessness. Key aspects of veteran homelessness include PTSD from Service, involuntary post-separation depression and anxiety, loss of identity and purpose, substance abuse and family breakdown.
For one night, I will be sleeping out to shine a light on veteran homelessness and the hidden numbers of those 'couch surfing' and living in vehicles or garages of family and friends. To help break the devastating cycle of homelessness, impacting Australians, I need your support.
Will you help my challenge to reach a target of $5,000. Any donation, no matter how small helps.
So far this year I helped provide
21
Individual support programs
56
Beds
227
Meals
Latest Donations
$83.70
Dan Testa
$54.12
Ed
Don’t forget your beanie Mark!
$54.12
Julie Hall
Proud of you Mark and well done for supporting this great cause !
$250
Frontline Mental Health
$5.02k
Campsie Rsl Sub-branch Club Ltd
Mark, We’re proud to support one of our own as he takes part in the CEO Sleepout to raise awareness for homeless veterans doing it tough. As a former serviceman himself, his commitment to this cause is deeply personal and inspiring. Every contribution makes a difference—let’s get behind him.
$22.58
Jackson Sobb
Good luck mate!
$505
Andre & Dom Bressan
Good luck Mark!
$54.12
Jacqui Van De Velde
$126.62
Sally Limpyer
$54.12
Beyond The Clinic
Go well, great effort Mark!
$75
Anonymous
$263.75
Anonymous
Great cause, so well done Mark.
$250
