Over a thousand people have gathered around the country to raise the awareness of homelessness in Australia.

The Vinnies CEO Sleepout is taking place on June 20 with the goal of raising $7,100,000.

Vinnies NSW CEO Jack de Groot tells Ross Greenwood people of all ages are increasingly living on the streets.

“It’s a reality that we see unfortunately increasing in Australia.

“We need to change our understanding and our responses to this increasing problem.”

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