ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?
Let your donors decide how tough your Vinnies Tough Night Out will be. Each time you hit a fundraising goal you’ll lose a luxury that we all take for granted. How many luxuries would you give up, to raise awareness for youth homelessness in Western Australia?
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25% OF FUNDRAISING TARGET
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Individuals who are sleeping rough choose to sleep in open areas where they can be easily seen due to a number of protective factors. However, this often leads to being woken up by police who issue move on notices or being disturbed by members of the public. Unfortunately, the issue of a move on notice means that these individuals must get up, gather their belongings and move elsewhere to avoid a criminal charge.
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50% OF FUNDRAISING TARGET
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Individuals experiencing homelessness, particularly those who are rough sleeping often face significant challenges in achieving adequate sleep. The quality and quantity of sleep is impacted by environmental factors such as weather conditions, hypervigilance due to fear of being attacked or having their belongings stolen, lack of comfort and peace due to ongoing disturbances.
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75% OF FUNDRAISING TARGET
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Many individuals face a threat to their personal safety, so they stay awake to risk harm. It is often reported by people who are street present that they are at risk of violence or theft during the night, so they either have to stay awake to stay safe, or keep moving around.
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100% OF FUNDRAISING TARGET
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Many individuals who are sleeping rough choose to sleep in an open area where they can be easily seen as this limits the likelihood of assault or theft of their belongings. Unfortunately, this often means that they are impacted by harsh weather conditions which may result in them and their belongings becoming wet.
WILL YOU SLEEP TOUGH AND SUPPORT YOUTH AT RISK?
