Home builder swaps beds for sleeping bags in fundraising win to help end homelessness

Brad Duggan understands that homelessness is about more than sleeping rough – one of the hardest aspects is the uncertainty that comes with not having a home.Mr Duggan, who is the chief executive of Australia’s biggest home builder Metricon, joined his Melbourne team on October 8 for Metricon’s inaugural office overnighter at their Notting Hill headquarters for A Night Without Home.Team members swapped their beds for sleeping bags to raise funds and awareness to help end homelessness.“We knew we could return home the next night – that certainty is exactly what so many Australians are missing,” Mr Duggan said.“The night was an opportunity to reflect on the security we often take for granted and turn that awareness into support for people experiencing homelessness.“I’m proud of our team and grateful to everyone who donated.”A Night Without Home is an annual fundraiser held by A Home for All Foundation every October, encouraging Australians to spend a night without home comforts to raise awareness and funds to help end homelessness.The Metricon team at the inaugural office overnighter in Melbourne. Picture: SuppliedThe money raised by A Home For All Foundation goes to charities workin...