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On Any Given Night6 14 Australians Area Without Shelter Under Bridgeson Benchesin Carsparks Or Doorways In August 2005 Jean Madden Decided That Shehad To Keep Themaximum Number Of Homeless Peoplealiveuntil They Could Get Thesupport That They Needsoon Realising Nothing Existed That Suited Their Needsshedesigned A World First Basic Bed And Shelterlightweight And Portableand Street Swags Was Bornswags Areabout Thecommunity Helping Their Own When They Areat Their Most Vulnerablegiving Them A Leg Up To Help Them Get Back On Their Feetstreet Swags Aremadeby Australian Prisoners Who Gain Qualifications And Skillsimproving Their Chances Of Employment After Incarceration And Helping To Break Thecycleof Povertycrimeand Homelessnesstheswags Arethen Rolled And Packed By School Children Who Learn About Giving Back To Thecommunity A Morethan 10 Years And Over 40 000 Delivered Swags Laterjean Madden Continues To Providepractical Support Such Community Healing Programs For Peopleexperiencing Homelessnesshoping To Put Herself Out Of A Job It Is My Vision That During Thelifecycleof Thecompany Weend Systematically Entrenched Poverty In Australiajean S Work With Street Swags Is Only Madepossiblethrough Thecontinued And Generous Support Of Peoplewho Believein Theimportanceof Making Lifea Littleeasier For Thosein Need Over Thelast 10 Years Public Support Through Donations Has Meant Street Swags Has Partnered With Hundreds Of Homeless Services Across Australia Who Rely On Us To Deliver When Their Clients Need It Most A Demand Is Unfortunately Increasing Andstill Without Government Fundingwenow Giveover 5 000 Street Swags A Year To Our Homeless Communitygiving Them A Fighting Chanceuntil They Can Get Thelonger Term Help They Need