Hack4Housing Homelessness Hackathon
Fridays, 10am to 5pm Saturdays, 10am to 2pm Friday 11 August 2023 to Saturday 12 August 2023
Urgent call to action: Sydney Hackathon on Homelessness
Join Australia's leading technology, engineering and social impact students, social entrepreneurs, startups and the best creative minds to tackle the challenge of homelessness and housing insecurity.
The escalating homelessness crisis in Sydney and across Australia isn’t just a statistic – it’s a profound human tragedy. To put it into perspective:
Over 122,000 people experience homelessness on any given night.
Only 6% of homeless people sleep on the streets – the crisis runs deeper.
Domestic and family violence is a leading cause of homelessness.
Alarmingly, one in seven people experiencing homelessness are over 55 years.
Heartbreakingly, over 17,600 children under 12 are homeless.
Our mission is for an intensive, solution-focused 2-day hackathon.
When: August 11-12
Where: Doublestar.co Level 1, 36 Morley Ave, Rosebery NSW 2018
We’re mobilizing a dynamic collective:
Problem solvers, system thinkers, and innovators
Technologists, service designers, and communicators
Individuals ready to step up and flex their skills
Subject matter experts who can help guide the teams
Everyone committed to making a real difference
Hackathons aren’t just for coders anymore. They’re platforms for collaboration, innovation, and action. Everyone has something to contribute, and this is your opportunity to use your talents to combat homelessness.
This crisis won’t wait for slow-moving solutions. We need immediate action. We need you.
New to hackathons? They’re immersive, collaborative events designed to solve complex problems – this time, homelessness and housing insecurity. No matter your skill set or background, you have a place here. Together, we can make a real impact on our community.
There is no need to pre-organise teams, you can always join a team at the event!
1st prize: $1,000
Step up, get involved, as we spend Friday 11 August and Saturday 12 August collaborating to build rapid solutions.
Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/vibewire-s-hack4homelessness
Don't hesitate to contact us at vibewire@doublestar.co if you have any questions!
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