Bass Bulletin Special Olympics comes to town

More than 700 athletes are to descend on Launceston from October 17-21 for the Special Olympics National Games, page 7.

The first ever Salvo Sleep Out was held in Launceston in August bringing together 80 business and community leaders from across the region, to raise awareness and funds for the vital Street2Home (S2H) program - a community outreach initiative helping those sleeping rough in Tasmania to live safely and develop pathways out of homelessness.

Federal Member for Bass Bridget Archer who participated in the Sleep Out, held at Penny Royal, said it was an opportunity to support the important community work from the Salvation Army team.

“I know sleeping out for one night does not solve the homeless crisis we are facing nor does it come close to truly experiencing what our homeless community contends with every day, however this is an opportunity to support a critical program by the Salvos who work tirelessly to support those in need,” Mrs Archer said.

Amelia Natoli from Salvation Army said this year’s inaugural event in Launceston was one of four held across the state, with more than $100,000 raised through the Sleep Out.

“It was great to see so many members of our community engaging in important conversations and demonstrating their support for Tasmanians experiencing homelessness,” Ms Natoli said.

To learn more about the event, visit: https://salvossleepouttas.salvationarmy.org.au/