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On any given night across our country, more than 17,000 Australian children under the age of 12 and a further 10,900 young Australians aged between 12 and 18 are experiencing homelessness.

Homelessness is a growing problem in communities across Australia and more and more people are turning to Vinnies for support.

On Friday 22 June, 23 Year 12 students and 2 staff members braved the cold, wet weather to participate in the annual Vinnies Winter Sleep Out, an initiative to raise awareness of homelessness by sleeping it rough - to walk in solidarity with those who have no place to call home. Students experienced what it was like to have only a swag, sleeping bag and a simple meal. They also distanced themselves from technology for the evening. Students also ran a blanket drive, in which donations will be given to Vinnies in the coming weeks. The Sleep Out encourages each and every member of our school community to learn more about the problems that Vinnies and many other agencies across our country are helping to solve, especially during the long, cold winter months.

A big thank you to the staff who came and supported the students throughout the night and to the staff and parents who generously donated soup and bread.

Chloe Shanahan | 10-12 Catholic Identity and Mission Coordinator

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