Over the past 28 years, hundreds of thousands of Australians have taken part in Winter Sleepouts to highlight the plight of Australia’s homeless people and raise funds to assist them.

More than 105,000 Australians are homeless on any given night; including thousands of families.

The reasons behind Winter Sleepouts are to educate yourself; raise awareness; create real impact; grasp what it’s like and gather with friends for the greater good. 

Lumen teachers confirmed that their sleepout  was a great success, with a couple of special guests, John Liston and Teresa Hamer, dropping by to add their support. 

All money raised goes support the community in Pontevedra in the Philippines.

A number of staff provided food and musical games to keep the participants warm and entertained.

Several Year 12 students came along to support the cause, despite having a full day’s work on Saturday.