HOMELESS in DARWIN

Dignity is a human right

Have you seen someone in Darwin who is homeless - sleeping on the street?

Do you wish they had a portable shelter - Backpack Bed (swag)?

Fact. There are not enough shelters and governments ignore the basic human right to shelter and dignity.

6,600 people will sleep rough on the street across the NT this year (ABS 2016).

31% increase in the number of people sleeping on the street across NT (ABS 2011 vs ABS 2016).

up to 21% of homeless Aussies sleeping on the streets have suffered cold/wet illnesses hypothermia, frostbite or trench foot (MS2H 2011).

Backpack Beds (swags) SAVE LIVES

Backpack Bed for Homeless partners with homeless services across Darwin and the Northern Territory distribute our study proven Backpack Beds and Fire Retardant Sleeping Bags to street sleeping homeless people without shelter.

Lightweight 3.1 KG

Street tough material

Full Body Protection

4 season summer & winter

Fire Retardant

Fabric + Mattress 190cm x 55cm

Water & Wind Proof

Protects against winter chills

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 make a difference in Darwin by giving today

Our program is not government funded. However, the sad reality is - the only barrier stopping us from handing more Backpack Beds and Fire Retardant Sleeping Bags to folks you see on the street - is your powerful donation.