ABOUT US

Dignity is a human right

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SAVES LIVES

This year 40,000+ Aussies will sleep on our streets (ABS 2011).

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Up to 21% of street sleeping homeless have suffered hypothermia, frostbite or trenchfoot (MS2H 2011).

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92% of Backpack Bed recipients expect to sleep on the street for more than a week.

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Backpack Beds are 100% funded by public donations. Your donation is tax deductible.

STUDY PROVEN
SAVES LIVES

This year 40,000+ Aussies will sleep on our streets (ABS 2011).

0%

Up to 21% of street sleeping homeless have suffered hypothermia, frostbite or trenchfoot (MS2H 2011).

0%

92% of Backpack Bed recipients expect to sleep on the street for more than a week.

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Backpack Beds are 100% funded by public donations. Your donation is tax deductible.

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Australia’s highest honour
– Best Community Organisation
– Awarded by the Australian Human Rights Commission.

Est. in Melbourne 2007, national charity Backpack Bed for Homeless (formerly Swags for Homeless) has revolutionised the question of what to do when homeless have no shelter.

Founder Tony Clark and his wife Lisa designed the life saving Backpack Bed to give dignity to homeless people without shelter.

With only 3 full time staff – we work incredibly hard. We believe there is no greater gift, than giving someone dignity.

Backpack Bed Program driven by demand.

Testament to success the Backpack Bed Program has successfully reached 8 countries – Australia, USA, UK, NZ, Germany, Canada, South Africa and Spain.

7 International Product Design Awards + Acquired by 4 Museums

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Partner Homeless Agencies

Join our 700+ Homeless Agency Partners to distribute Backpack Beds.

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Our Goals

To nationally improve, support and bring back dignity to homeless people.

To establish, conduct and manage projects focused on the homeless.

To assist and conduct social welfare and relief work including relief of poverty, sickness, suffering and misfortune.

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Financial Responsibility

Auited every year. Backpack Bed for Homeless is a registered national charity. We are not government funded. Click to view our official Government registrations.

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UN Global Compact Signatory

Backpack Bed for Homeless is a signatory to the UN Global Compact. We follow the 10 principles in the areas of: Human Rights Labour, Environment, and Anti-corruption.

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