Lots of young people come out as LGBTQIA+ to their families and are embraced and supported.

But that’s not always the case. Coming out, or being outed, as LGBTQIA+ can lead to young people being made homeless. This is the reality for 77% of the young people akt supports.

Sometimes families are unaccepting and abusive. The locks changed. Possessions destroyed. akt exists to support these young people and can offer safety and hope in an open and accepting environment. They are there to help, both with housing and celebrating their identity.

As part of our Pride Month activities here at Zenith, our LGBTQIA+ Focus Group is organising a sponsored sleepout to raise money to support the excellent work done by akt.

Although in no way comparable to the distress felt by those experiencing homelessness, a group of volunteers will spend one night sleeping outside without shelter in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ homeless youths whom akt support.

We encourage you to please donate what you can, or share this campaign on social media so that we can raise as much as possible for this fantastic cause.