AUSTRALIA DAY HERO AWARD WINNERS 2026
Proven by 1,100+ Homeless Agencies
Celebrating the Spirit of Mateship
Meet the extraordinary Australian heroes raising critical funds, awareness, and providing support to unsheltered homeless people in need.
Backpack Bed for Homeless salutes these community leaders for their commitment to giving study-proven safety and dignity with our Australia Day Hero Awards.
Educational Institution of the Year
GOLD
Cornish College
Total Raised $173,417.07
2015 - 2025 (incl $24,472 2025 winter sleepout)
SILVER
Somerset College
Total Raised $61,117.00
2019 to 2025 ($12,782.64 2025 winter sleepout)
Young Person of the Year
GOLD
Darcy Uttley
Total Raised $2,199.62
8 Year Old Scout
Charity of the Year
GOLD
Base Services
Base services has now distributed over 1,000 Backpack Beds (their 1,000th was in 2025)
SILVER
Wesley Mission Dalmar
Australia Day Hero
SILVER
Harcourts Foundation
SILVER
Cleanaway
Past Award Winners
HOMELESS BACKPACK BED
Lightweight 3 KG
Street tough materials
4 Season Protection
Winter & summer
Fire Retardant
Fabric + Mattress 190cm x 55cm
Water & Wind Proof
Wind chill - can kill fast
Full Body Mosquito Net
Stops insect bites - less wounds
Ergonomic Backpack
Adjustable hip, shoulder & chest
Storage Pockets
4 pockets - store over 20kg
Storage Capacity
135 Litres - for bedding & belongings
YOU CAN HELP HOMELESS
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AGENCIES
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