# Backpack Bed for Homeless - Australia **Website Title:** Backpack Bed for Homeless - Australia **URL:** [https://backpackbed.org/au/](https://backpackbed.org/au/) ## Main Sections: - Australian Homeless - Why Backpack Beds - Australian Homeless Facts - Global Homeless Crisis - How We Help - How We Operate - Get HELP - Homeless Backpack Bed - Homeless Sleeping Bag - Become a Partner Homeless Agency - Winter / Cold - Our Impact - Community / Financial Impact - Backpack Bed Feedback - Sleeping Bag Feedback - About Us - Board, Patrons & Ambassadors - Awards & Museums - In the Media - Supporters - Fundraise - Other ways to Give - GoodNight Australia - GoodNight Tasmania - Real Estate Agents - Rotary Youth Exchange - Stop Death Zones - Donate Online - Other Ways To Donate - Homeless Gift Cards - Contact ## Key Highlights ### Donation Impact: - **$144** provides a Backpack Bed - **$35** provides a Sleeping Bag - Backpack Beds improve dignity, health, sleep, warmth, comfort, and safety for homeless individuals. ### Product Features: - Lightweight and durable materials - 4-season protection, fire retardant, water and windproof - Full body mosquito net and large storage capacity ### Community Impact: - Over 1,100 partner agencies across Australia - Partnerships with major organizations like The Salvation Army and St Vincent de Paul - Recognized by the Australian Human Rights Commission ### Current Need: - Over 158,000 people needed accommodation in 2023-24 but did not receive it. - Over 45,800 Australians sleep on the streets annually. ### How to Help: - Donate online, workplace giving, foundations and trusts, fundraising, cryptocurrency donations, and bequests. ### Success Stories: - Testimonials from individuals like Karl and Simon, highlighting the life-changing impact of Backpack Beds. ### Contact Information: - **Brisbane Office:** Ph (07) 3286 9834 - **Melbourne Office:** Ph (03) 9764 9422 ## Additional Information: - Backpack Bed for Homeless is a registered charity, not government-funded. - Aligned with UN Global Compact and Sustainable Development Goals. - Offers innovative solutions like the Fire Retardant Sleeping Bag Hypothermia Pack.