StreetSmart Urges Restaurants to Help Tackle Rising Rates of Rough Sleeping This Festive Season

Oct 29, 2024

As the festive season approaches, restaurants across Australia will soon be buzzing with life: diners enjoying great meals, catching up with loved ones and soaking in the holiday spirit. Yet just outside their doors, many people will be facing a very different reality: spending their nights on the streets without food, shelter or safety.

This striking contrast is what inspired DineSmart, the flagship campaign by StreetSmart Australia that has been raising awareness and funds for people facing homelessness for over 20 years.

From 1st – 31st December, DineSmart invites restaurants to join in by adding an optional $2 donation to every bill. It’s a simple proposition that turns festive goodwill into life changing
action- and costs venues nothing to implement. For diners, it’s just $2, but the collective impact is enormous.

Every donation collected from diners helps fund local, grassroots organisations that provide essential services, from housing to mental health support, helping people transition from the streets into secure housing. These organisations are trusted in their communities and are often the first place people turn in times of crisis. With a 23% increase in rough sleeping reported by StreetSmart, the call for support couldn’t be more timely.

Getting involved couldn’t be easier. It’s effortless for venues, as they are provided with promotional materials to help activate the campaign and diners love knowing that their small contribution is making a real difference. A business boost, also doesn’t go amiss. With the backing of Media Partner, Broadsheet, and Presenting Partner, Lightspeed, participating venues can expect to gain visibility and foot traffic through a nationwide campaign.

We’re incredibly lucky to have long-term supporters like the Mulberry Group, Commune GroupTipo 00 and Lake House Daylesford, who’ve championed DineSmart for years, and we’re excited to welcome newcomers like Rumi and Ten Minutes by Tractor too” says Liz Bayrak, Campaign and Events Coordinator at StreetSmart.  “It’s very inspiring to see so many businesses eager to use their platform for good. I can’t wait to see the positive impact we achieve together this year” says Liz Bayrak, Campaign and Events Coordinator at StreetSmart.

To sign up to DineSmart 2024, visit https://streetsmartaustralia.org/dinesmart/

 

Article supplied by Street Smart Australia

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