From 5pm tonight I will be out on the streets for the #CEOSleepout
Why do I care so much about this cause?
1. Every night, roughly 1 in 200 Australians find themselves without a safe, secure or affordable place to sleep.
2. One third of people experience homelessness in Australia are under 18 years old.
3. 1 in 2 people experiencing homelessness are women.
4. Only 6% of people experiencing homelessness are sleeping 'rough'
5. Majority of people experiencing homelessness are the 'hidden homeless'; couch surfing, sleeping in cars, living in overcrowded dwellings, caravans, motels....
6. Many people who experience homelessness do in fact 'have a job' and are escaping domestic violence, lack of rental afforability and cost of living.
7. The experience of homelessness can have significant effects on an individual's self confidence, mental health, emotional wellbeing and relationships.
8. Homelessness does not discriminate: Homelessness in Australia is caused by domestic and family violence, sudden life triggers such as job loss, illness or the loss of a loved one, or the lack of affordable and social housing.
Tonight is the night!!!!
Our Founder and Managing Director Krysti-Lee Patterson with be sleeping on the streets for the Vinnies #CEOSleepout alongside Christine Kelly from The Pharmacy Guild of Australia 💤
Watch her personal message on why she is so passionate about the cause and her reasons for participating in this event! 💕
There is still time to donate visit the link in the comments 👇
https://lnkd.in/gUD3G8FU
So important for staff inclusion equity and diversity. Well done Keck!