Somerset College Sleepover
28th July 2026
Students from Years 7 to Year 12 have volunteered to sleepout at school, serve meals and have conversations with local people doing it tough at this time of year.
As a community, it is critical that we provide people experiencing homelessness with the support to rebuild their lives and reconnect. The ‘hands on’ nature of our Homelessness Sleepout will allow students to develop a deeper understanding about homelessness on the Gold Coast, allowing students to develop their empathy and provide an opportunity to take action.
Twenty students from Years 7 to Year 12 have volunteered to participate in this year’s event. They will serve meals and have conversations with local people doing it tough at this time of year.
Somerset will proudly partner with national charity Backpack Bed for Homeless and the Backpack Beds - a national charity that provides Backpack Beds and Fire Retardant Polar Fleece Sleeping Bags to homeless people without shelter.
Thank you for supporting the young people below in their attempt to raise awareness and some funds for those less fortunate than themselves at this time.
Study Proven - LIFE SAVING - Backpack Bed
Lightweight 2.9kg
Street tough materials
4 Season Protection
Winter & summer
Fire Retardant
Fabric + Mattress 190cm x 55cm
Water & Wind Proof
Wind chill - can kill fast
Full Body Mosquito Net
Stops insect bites - less wounds
Ergonomic Backpack
Adjustable hip, shoulder & chest
Storage Pockets
4 pockets - store over 20kg
Storage Capacity
135 Litres - for bedding & belongings
Ergonomic Backpack
1-Person Shelter
Mattress
Hypothermia Blanket
Insect mesh
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How you can help
Backpack Bed for Homeless is a national charity that provides Backpack Beds and Fire Retardant Sleeping Bags to homeless people without shelter.
The charity partners with over 1,100 homeless agencies across Australia. Awarded an Australian Human Rights Award by the Australian Human Rights Commission.
Donations over $2 are tax deductible.
Backpack Bed $144
- 135 Litre Backpack capacity
- Waterproof & fire retardant fabric
- Mosquito mesh ventilation
- Built-in 190cm insulated comfort mattress
- Tape sealed main seams
- Full body zipped sleeping area
- Backpack with padded adjustable straps and hip belt
- 4 x built-in storage pockets
- Ultra lightweight street tough - ONLY 3.1kg
Fire Retardant Polar Fleece Sleeping Bag $35
- Fire retardant
- Chemically safe to prestigious European REACH standards
- 180cm x 78cm
- Super blanket warmth + lightweight
- Machine washable
- Fast drying
- Zipped along 2 edges - opens flat
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