Kogarah Community Sleep Out

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Sat 27 Jul 2013 - Sun 28 Jul 2013

I remember the first time I saw the night sky full of stars thinking 'Wow this is amazing'. That was over 20 years ago, after living in an extremely polluted city in Asia. I still think it's an amazing sight to this day but I cannot help but think most of us take for granted that our night sky is full of twinkling stars. I'm so preoccupied with my everyday life that I hardly go out into my backyard to admire our beautiful night sky. If you are the same, then I have the perfect solution. Join the community along with 350 other people in the on Saturday 27 July. Take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity to sleep under the stars.



Kogarah Community Services is a lively and diverse organisation offering services to the St George community. Committed to promote community participation; further and display equality, inclusion, compassion; and encourage community relationships, Kogarah Community Services provide excellent activities and support to the St George community. In addition they cater for seniors, children and families providing educational programs and outstanding resources.

The is a fantastic sponsored event with 350 sleepers at the Jubilee oval, Home of the Dragons. Its purpose is to increase awareness and knowledge of youth homelessness which is a hidden problem in St George and Sutherland Shire. Aiming to unite local community members, businesses and community services, the will be fundraising for two remarkable local charities, Southern Sydney Youth Refuge and Project Youth, both of whom support youth homelessness in the St George and Sutherland Shire area.



Starting at 6pm, there will plenty of outstanding entertainment including four local rock bands, dance groups, a community choir and a brass band. Consider your dinner sorted as there will be a free sausage sizzle on arrival. At 10.30pm lights go out and you'll be nice and snug in your sleeping bag falling asleep under the stars. This event finishes at 9am, Sunday 27 July, but don't worry, you won't go home hungry because breakfast will be served before 8am.

Although this is a free event, each sleeper is raising funds for Southern Sydney Youth Refuge and Project Youth. Collect your fundraising forms now and start raising funds! Each person is also encouraged to collect tinned food, Manchester and other living essentials for this incredible event. Your efforts won't be ignored because there will be a prize for the largest total. So start collecting now!



If you consider yourself a creative cat, then why use your imagination and creativity and decorate your cardboard box shelter? You'd never know as you might be able to take home an awesome prize.

is a no alcohol and no smoking event. Bring warm waterproof clothing, a sleep bag, pillow, blankets, tarp, gaffer tape, a cardboard box, torch, food, soft drinks, a plate, cutlery, a mug, a large bin bag, a charged phone, toiletries and camera. No tents, camping chairs, pegs, valuables, eskies, fireworks and flares will be permitted. For more information, please see their website .

Limited number of 350 sleepers available so register now to avoid missing out. As long as you're 16 years old or over, you can sign up by sending a private message to the Kogarah Community Facebook page facebook.com/KogarahCommunity, visit Kogarah Community Services Neighbourhood Centre at 90 Railway Parade, Kogarah, or call them on 9587 6622.



This is as much a rare occasion to sleep under the stars as it is a significantly needed cause. So register now for this wonderful community event.

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