As the auspice agency for the CHHA, Uniting Vic.Tas is supporting this event by coordinating registrations and collecting donations for distribution across the CHHA agencies.
31 July | Llanberris Athletics Reserve
Why a sleepout?
When the temperature drops, thousands of people across the Central Highlands face the reality of not knowing where they'll sleep that night.
More than 5,000 local people experience homelessness or housing insecurity. Some sleep in cars, tents, or temporary accommodation. Others move from couch to couch, relying on the generosity of family and friends. Many remain hidden from public view, but their struggle is real.
The One Night Outside event brings our community together to stand in solidarity and take meaningful action. While one night outdoors cannot replicate the experience of homelessness, it offers a powerful opportunity to reflect, raise awareness, and spark important conversations about housing insecurity in our region.
By giving up the comfort of your bed for one night, you'll help generate vital funds through sponsorships and donations, supporting local services and initiatives that assist people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.
Together, we can shine a light on this critical issue and help create a future where everyone in the Central Highlands has a safe and secure place to call home.
Event details
Date/Time
Gates open: 5:00pm Friday July 31
Event concludes: 9:00am Saturday 1 August
Location
Llanberris Athletics Reserve
Address: 11 York Street
Golden Point
Cost
$50 adult
$30 Concession
*cost includes entry, information and guest speakers, soup & roll dinner, breakfast
Registrations close Friday 24 July 2026 at 5pm.
Requirements
All participants must register
Minimum Age for attendees is 16
This is a drug and alcohol free event
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Sleeping arrangements
BYO gear and camp overnight in a tent, swag, or, if you are feeling brave, with a mat and sleeping bag on the concrete areas
Food
Enjoy a soup and rolls dinner on the Friday night, and BBQ breakfast rolls on the Saturday morning.
Tea, coffee and hot chocolate provided
Cans of soft drink available for purchase
BYO snacks
Merchandise
One Night Outside branded merchandise available for purchase on the night
Beanies: $15
Hoodies: $45
Activities
An opportunity to learn about homelessness in the Central Highlands
There will be a 'Fire-side-chat' with a lived experience panel (people who have experienced homelessness)
How to get involved
- Register to take part in the Sleepout with friends, family, or work colleagues and help support people experiencing homelessness. By getting involved, you’re making a real difference and showing that our community cares.
- Create your fundraising page and invite your network to sponsor you. Every donation helps raise vital funds, with all proceeds going directly toward supporting people experiencing homelessness.
- Be inspired by guest speakers and lived experience stories, offering real insights into homelessness. Hear about the challenges faced, the resilience of those affected, and the meaningful actions we can all take to create lasting change.
Merchandise
The below items will be available for purchase at the event with all proceeds going to support people experiencing homelessness.
One Night Outside Beanie - $15
One Night Outside Hoodie - $45
CHHA is committed to addressing the challenges to prevent and end homelessness in the Central Highlands of Victoria.
We recognise housing as a right for all people.
We strive to become a region free of homelessness, where everyone has a safe, suitable and permanent home.
Working together to end homelessness
Central Highlands Housing Alliance (CHHA) agencies are dedicated to providing homelessness support that treats every individual with dignity, respect, and compassion. We work collaboratively within our alliance and with a wide range of social, health, government services, and community partners.
CHHA is proud to advocate for positive change and actively participate in a collective effort to improve the lives of people across the Central Highlands. We believe that by coming together as a community, we can make meaningful progress toward ending homelessness.
CHHA Members: Uniting Vic Tas, Catholic Care Vic, Wintringham, The Salvation Army, Berry Street, Cafs, Ballarat Community Health, McAuley, WRISC, BADAC, Grampians Community Health, The Orange Door.
Corporate sponsorship
Rally your team and participate together to support those experiencing homelessness. This is more than an event—it’s a chance to come together, take action, and be part of the solution. Corporate marquees, modest tents, swags, mats and sleeping bags welcome. All items can be donated after the event or packed away for next year's sleepout.
As a corporate sponsor you'll be making a real, lasting impact, helping to provide shelter, essential services, and hope to those in need. Your support not only changes lives, it also inspires others to step up and create meaningful change. Sponsors will be acknowledged, be able to display banners at the event and sponsorship is tax deductable.
Unable to participate? We still welcome and appreciate your sponsorship. Make a donation today using the button below and we will acknowledge your support at the event.
Bronze
$500
includes up to 5 registrations
Silver
$1000
includes up to 10 registrations
Gold
$1500
includes up to 15 registrations
Platinum
$2000
includes up to 20 registrations
