Rotary Camberwell is supporting people experiencing homelessness in Boroondara by providing them with Backpack Beds distributed by St Vincent de Paul who are dealing directly with homeless individuals.
Every night, people experiencing homelessness putting their safety and wellbeing at risk. Many need to move from place to place while carrying everything they own, and a way to carry their personal belongings is paramount.
A Backpack Bed is a practical solution that acts as both a backpack for storage and a weatherproof bed. This award-winning invention has been shown to improve dignity, health, sleep, warmth, comfort, and safety for people sleeping rough. During the day, the Backpack Bed can also be converted into a weather shelter for wind or sun protection.
Above - Joe Hastie, from St Vincent de Paul handing out a Backpack Bed in Camberwell.