Homelessness Week events 2026

Southern Peninsula Sleepout at the Ranch Adventure Park

31 Jul 2026 Winter Sleep Out – Raise Awareness for Homelessness

Spend the night in your car to experience life without secure housing, hear from SPCS about local homelessness challenges, and raise vital funds for programs that provide food, material aid and essential supplies, shower and laundry facilities and support services for employment, education, and wellbeing.

The Ranch Adventure Park, 810 Boneo Road, Boneo 3939

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Explore the Housing Story - Mornington Peninsula Shire

04 Aug 2026 The Mornington Peninsula Shire in conjunction with ID Profile is hosting this free online briefing session for service council staff, service providers, and stakeholders. This information session will help participants understand housing supply and demand, housing diversity, affordability and availability on the Mornington Peninsula. A live demonstration of ID Profile tool will also be presented.

Online Only, sue.cashen@mornpen.vic.gov.au, Mount Eliza 

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Shine a Light on Homelessness

05 Aug 2026 Join homes, businesses, schools and community groups across the Mornington Peninsula in raising awareness during Homelessness Week.

On Wednesday 5 August, leave a green light on to show your support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness and housing insecurity on the Peninsula.

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ONE NIGHT WITHOUT - Give up one comfort for one night!

06 Aug 2026 Challenge yourself to give up one essential comfort for just one night. This small, symbolic sacrifice to help understand the instability, stress and uncertainty that many people face every day who are experiencing homelessness. And if you can donate to our Housing Support Program.

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CFMP Youth Homelessness Forum

07 Aug 2026 Join the Committee for Frankston & Mornington Peninsula (CFMP) members, Lighthouse Foundation and the Mornington Peninsula Shire for a discussion around youth homelessness and youth support on the Mornington Peninsula.

The Forum will provide insights into the findings recently collected from a study conducted with 110 student leaders from 12 local schools and their 5 Core concerns.

The Corner Youth Centre, 91 Wilson Road, Mornington 3931

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