Car Park Sleepout

The Melbourne Airport Car Park Sleepout returns on Thursday, 18^th February 2027.

Registrations are now open Car Park Sleepout 2027.

The Car Park Sleepout raises awareness and vital funds for women, gender diverse people and children experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness due to family violence.

Funds raised will go directly to Juno and McAuley, which provide safety, support and advocacy for people fleeing family violence.

Our 2025 Car Park Sleepout raised more than $100,000, and we are looking forward to bringing our community together to make an even greater impact in 2027.

If you are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor, please contact michelle.goulos@melair.com.au.

Every night, women and children across Australia face an impossible choice: remain in an unsafe home or leave without knowing where they will sleep. Many end up sleeping in cars, couch surfing or seeking emergency accommodation while trying to find safety and stability.

Family and domestic violence is a leading cause of homelessness. In 2024–25, specialist homelessness services assisted around 117,000 people who had experienced family and domestic violence. Nine in ten were women and children, and around 46,800 were experiencing homelessness when they first sought support. (Housing - Australian Institute of Health and Welfare)

 Melbourne Airport is honoured to support Juno and McAuley and their invaluable work across the north and west of Melbourne to assist women, gender diverse people and children experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness after fleeing their home due to family violence.

Imagine sleeping in your car, feeling cold, hungry and isolated. Now imagine doing it by choice to support people who have no choice.

Since launching in 2024, the Melbourne Airport Car Park Sleepout has brought our community together to raise awareness of hidden homelessness and vital funds for Juno and McAuley. In 2025, more than 150 people took part and helped raise $105,000.

The Car Park Sleepout will return on Thursday, 18 February 2027. By spending one night in your car, you will help Juno and McAuley provide safety, practical support and advocacy for women, gender diverse people and children experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness due to family violence.

Choose how you take part in the Car Park Sleepout. Sleep in your car overnight for the full immersive experience, or join us for the evening until 11pm for a shared experience with friends, colleagues or family. However you participate, you’ll be helping to start conversations and raise awareness about the realities faced by women, gender diverse people and their children experiencing family violence and homelessness.

A registration fee per person will apply, with all funds raised going directly to Juno and McAuley. Both organisations provide specialist support to help people find safety, secure housing and rebuild their lives following homelessness and family violence.

One night of your life can change the trajectory of another.

Corporate and personal donations are most welcome if you’re unable to attend.