Annual St Vincent de Paul Community Sleepout on Friday, 23rd October

You're invited to participate in the annual St Vincent de Paul Community Sleepout on Friday, 23rd October. In partnership with St Vincent de Paul, Western Sydney University has previously hosted community sleepouts at Parramatta South Campus.

This year, due to COVID-19, the Community Sleepout will be held in virtual mode. Though a different experience, we encourage you to sleep on your couch or even your car. This highlights how homelessness can take many forms: from sleeping rough to couch surfing, and sleeping in cars. During these difficult economic times, it is important for us to remember the challenging times many find themselves in.

A Western Sydney University Team, led by Professor James Arvanitakis, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Engagement), has been set up where you can channel your donations and your interest to participate. It only takes a minute and any amount you can give will go a long way in helping us reach our target.

For more information and to donate, please visit Western's Vinnies Community Sleepout website(opens in a new window) . If you have any questions, please contact Dr Valentine Mukuria via email on v.mukuria@westernsydney.edu.au. Thank you for your support.