THE Maleny High Interact Club is rallying the community for the inaugural Big Sleepout Maleny on Saturday, August 23, at the Maleny Showgrounds, uniting residents in support of those facing homelessness.
Backed by the Rotary Club of Maleny, Sunshine Coast Council, Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, and The Maleny Show Society, the event aims to spark awareness and conversation about the realities of homelessness in the local region.
While fundraising will help support vital services, organisers say the night’s primary mission is to foster understanding, compassion, and a call to action.
Participants are invited to bring a tent, sleeping bag, or even cardboard, and spend the night at the Showgrounds’ Dairy Pavilion.
The alcohol-free evening will feature live music, thought-provoking guest speakers, and hearty food, including a sausage sizzle, hot soup, and drinks for sale.
Open to all ages, the event offers an opportunity to share in a meaningful community experience.
“Homelessness can feel like a distant problem, but it’s here in our own backyard,” said Alex Haslam, President of the Maleny High Interact Club.
WHEN:
Saturday August 23
WHERE: Maleny Showgrounds, Dairy Pavilion
From 4pm
All proceeds go directly to local homelessness causes.
Register: trybooking.com/DEAQK
