Health and wellbeing

Help us count people sleeping rough in the city

Every year we conduct a street count in the City of Sydney local area.

A person sleeping on the street covered with blankets, with belongings nearby. The street count will take place on 23 February

We're seeking volunteers for the February 2026 street count of people sleeping rough.

We're need at least 180 volunteers who will work across inner-city streets, parks and other public places.

Volunteers will be needed from 11:50pm on Monday 23 February until 4am on Tuesday 24 February. All volunteers will be required to complete a Microsoft Teams training session 1 week before the street count.

The results from the street count help us track changes in numbers and campaign for ongoing service and policy responses to reduce homelessness.

Register online to volunteer.

Published 6 January 2026, updated 8 January 2026