With the Territory’s homelessness rate the highest in the country, the local fundraising target for the Vinnies CEO Sleepout has been set accordingly…
In the NT, 560 out of every 10,000 live on the streets – the second highest state is Victoria with 47 per 10,000 people.
The annual sleep out event held at the FANNIE BAY GAOL will see local business and government leaders spend the night with just a cardboard mattress and sleeping bag, this year that includes Police Commissioner Michael Murphy and Solomon MP Luke Gosling.
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Organisers are hoping to raise a massive $100,000.
It’s set for Thursday, June 20.
