Join the Mayor’s Lights Out Sleepout!
Mayor Bilal El-Hayek is hosting a sleepout at Belmore Sports Ground to help raise funds and awareness of people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness
6pm Friday 28 August - 7am Saturday 29 August 2026
Mayor Bilal El-Hayek is challenging business CEOs, community organisations, local schools, community leaders and members of our community to brave the cold and help raise funds to tackle homelessness by supporting his fourth annual Lights Out Sleepout.
The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs have thrown their support behind the Sleepout again as the host venue and all funds donated will go to three charities tackling homelessness in our City.
There are many ways that you can support this event.
Register for the sleepout
Ready to tackle the cold? Join Mayor Bilal El-Hayek to sleep out overnight at Belmore Oval from 6pm Friday 28 August to 7am Saturday 29 August. Make sure you tell your friends and family so they can support your efforts and donate to one of our three charity partners.
Register here to take part in the sleepout. Once you have registered, you can pick one of our charity partners to support and fundraise for.
Note: If you are a student or school wanting to take part in the sleepout, please register via our student registration form.
If you have any questions about accessibility at this event, please don't hesitate to email us at events@cbcity.nsw.gov.au.
Create a fundraising team
We’re better when we work together! After you've registered to sleep out, you can create a team to fundraise for the Mayor’s Sleepout. Rally together with your workplace, sporting team, school, family or any group to raise money for homelessness in Canterbury-Bankstown.
To create a team so you can share your fundraising page with family and friends, go to the Mission Australia website here. Make sure you use this link so that your efforts are included in the Mayor’s Sleepout donation tally.
Donate to the cause
The sleepout is supporting three charity partners: Mission Australia, Maronites on Mission Australia and Brothers in Need. You can donate to any of these charities, using their Mayor’s Sleepout donation page, to help support this fundraising event.
Read more about our charity partners and donate below.
Spread the word
Share this page with your friends and family to help raise awareness and funds to help end homelessness in our City! By sharing this event and encouraging your networks to donate, we can work together to help reach our goal fundraising target of $30,000.
When
6pm Friday 28 August - 7am Saturday 29 August 2026
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Mission Australia
Mission Australia helps the Canterbury-Bankstown community thrive. Funds raised will help secure safe and affordable housing for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the Canterbury-Bankstown.
Early intervention and prevention is at the heart of our work as we pursue our vision of an Australia where all of us have a safe home and can thrive.
Brothers in Need
Brothers in Need is dedicated to nourishing souls and uplifting communities.
This campaign will support and strengthen our Homeless Outreach Program and Mobile Food Pantry, which provides consistent support to marginalised groups, offering freshly made meals, desserts, fruits and pantry items to those in need.
Maronites on Mission Australia
Maronites on Mission Australia (MOM) is a registered not‑for‑profit charity supporting vulnerable and socially isolated individuals and families across Sydney and overseas. Guided by Christian values, they provide practical support, food relief and companionship to those experiencing hardship.
This event will support their Home Visits Program in Canterbury‑Bankstown, which helps prevent homelessness by assisting over 60 families from diverse backgrounds. Through this initiative, food packs, vouchers and essential items are distributed to help families meet their daily needs with dignity.
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