Feedback from Homeless People
Dignity is a human right
Backpack Bed's improve homeless people's lives
Over 122,000 Australians are homeless today. There is not enough crisis accomodation for people that desperately need it.
Our study proven Backpack Bed is a portable tent & backpack in one:
- Improves homeless peoples Dignity, Health (physical and mental), Sleep, Warmth, Comfort and Safety.
- Connects each recipient with their local Homeless Agency - we partner with 1,000+ Homeless Agencies across Australia.
- Provides $3,319 in community savings in health, justice and employment costs (180 Degrees Consulting, 2018).
Reply Paid Postcards
Inside every Backpack Bed is a Reply Raid Postcard (postage paid by Australia Post).
This allows us homeless people using Backpack Beds on the streets to let us know how their Backpack Bed made a difference and share how hard life is on our streets.
What I love about my Backpack Bed is . . .
Backpack Beds SAVE LIVES
Backpack Beds Improve Sleep
Backpack Beds Improve Health
Backpack Beds are Dignified
Backpack Beds Improve Safety
Backpack Beds Improve Comfort
Keeping Warm and Dry
Backpack Beds Improve Mental Health
Backpack Beds Reduce Suicide
What Causes Homelessness In Australia
One or a combination of these factors can lead to someone becoming homeless. Sometimes homelessness can occur due to someone moving to a new area and losing their job, and not having any support to help. Other times it can be something as simple as not being able to afford housing.
Homelessness can affect anyone at any time. The tiniest life change can cause someone to lose everything they have in a blink of an eye. It's a terrible place for anyone to be in as you will never know what will happen to you on the streets.
Whatever the reason - Australians sleeping on our streets need immediate shelter to survive.
What Can You Do To Help With The Housing Crisis?
Backpack Beds (swags) SAVE LIVES
Backpack Bed for Homeless partners with homeless services across Australia to distribute our study proven Backpack Beds to street sleeping homeless without shelter.
We are not government funded and rely on the support of everyday Australians to help give back safety to people living on the streets. Your donation can help someone survive a night on the streets by protecting them from the harsh weather climates that can happen at night.