Thank you for joining us at the 2025 Melbourne Airport Car Park Sleepout
Melbourne Airport is proudly hosting the Car Park Sleepout in support of Juno and McAuley - local organisations that support women, non-binary people and children who are homeless or at risk of homelessness due to family violence.
Our objective is to raise funds and awareness of the communities and challenges that Juno and McAuley support. Sleeping in a car is the reality thousands face across Melbourne every night.
How can I participate?
If you're unable to stay for the night, you can come for the evening component and leave early.
Companies and individuals are very welcome to donate in support of Juno and McAuley.
When?
From 5pm Thursday October 16, until 9am Friday October 17.
How to Get There?
Rooftop of Melbourne Airport’s Terminal 4 (T4) car park.
The car park is height restricted to 2.2m.
Participants with an airport view will be allocated to the western side of the car park.
Please let us know if you have special accessibility or parking requirements.
Importantly, please note temporary road closures will impact how you normally get to the T4 car park. We will contact attendees closer to the date with more information.
Support and Resources
We acknowledge that family violence and homelessness are sensitive subjects.
If you or someone you know needs help, a wide range of support services are available. Please reach out.
Contact 1800RESPECT by calling 1800 737 732 or visit 1800respect.org.au or Safe Steps - Victoria’s 24/7 Family Violence Response Centre on 1800 015 188 or safesteps.org.au.
What to Expect?
This is a special night of community and solidarity.
• 5:00pm: Access to the rooftop of the Terminal 4 car park opens
• 7:30pm: Evening gathering, which includes welcomes, introductions to Juno, McAuley and Melbourne Airport and lived experience & shared experience speakers.
• 6am: Morning gathering and reflection.
• 9am: Event officially concludes.
Note: Security, first aid and support services will be on site for the duration of the event. Toilet facilities are accessible from the rooftop.
What to Bring?
• Pillow and blanket/sleeping bag
• Warm clothing
• Camping chair
• A good book
• Torch
• Umbrella
• Any medications you may need
• Snacks & water (strictly NO alcohol)
A coffee & hot chocolate van, some light catering and drinking water will be provided (limited dietary restrictions have been planned – please advise any special requirements).
Questions
Please let us know if you need any special provisions, we’re very happy to accommodate.