Each participant is required to raise a minimum of $250 to unlock a ticket to the in-person event. This amount helps Stepping Stone House to make a greater impact by providing on-going, long-term shelter, care, and support for young people experiencing homelessness.

If you have questions, feel free to get in touch.

Once you register, you’ll receive emails with tips and resources to help you reach your goal. You can also use our fundraising resources and share your online fundraising page to share with family, friends, and colleagues.

Yes, you can join or create a team when you register. Team fundraising is a great way to motivate each other and reach your goals together. To start a team, first sign up as an individual then create a team page. To join a team, select an existing team when you sign up as an individual, or log in and click the join team button on the team page.

Participants should bring a sleeping bag, warm clothes, a torch or lantern, and any personal essentials like snacks, toiletries and medications. Further information for what to bring, and what will be provided on the night will be sent to participants before the event.

Sleep Under the Stars is a family-friendly event, and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. We ask that participants avoid bringing pop-up or camping tents, camping gear such as portable barbeques or stoves, valuables, spray paints, candles, or other flammable or dangerous materials.

For further information, or specific enquires please contact us.

If you can’t make it to Barangaroo, you can still participate by hosting your own sleep-out at home or another safe space anytime in October. Raise funds, share your plans with family and friends, and make sure to post your experience on social media with the hashtag #SleepUnderTheStars.

Yes, there will be a food truck offering a variety of food and drinks for purchase. Specific food or drinks available won’t be confirmed until closer to the event date as we secure stall holders. For information regarding dietary requirements or queries, please contact our team and we’ll do our best to answer any questions.

Sleep Under the Stars is an alcohol-free event.

The event includes shelter building, live music, storytelling sessions, games, and other activities designed to be fun and engaging for all ages.

Companies interested in sponsoring the event can contact our Corporate Partnerships Manager, Tonya Greer at tonya.greer@steppingstonehouse.com.au to discuss sponsorship opportunities and packages.

You can make a direct donation online through our donation page, or to a specific individual or team by visiting their fundraising page. If you experience any challenges with making a donation, get in touch with us at events@steppingstonehouse.com.au.

Yes, Stepping Stone House is a registered charity and endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) by the Australian Taxation Office, meaning that all donations over $2AUD are tax deductible. You will receive a receipt for your records by email shortly after donating.