DineSmart 2023

Support from Street to Home

Restaurants and diners, across the country, partner to support people sleeping rough on their journey to safe accommodation from the street, to a place to call home.

Supporting people with essential care

Healthcare outreach
Hygiene packs
Clothing, socks and jocks
Tents and sleeping bags
Community meals

Supporting people towards safe housing

Legal advice
Access to safe crisis accommodation
Critical ID documents such as drivers’ licence
Employment and training opportunities

Protecting people from future homelessness

Tenancy support like rent and bill help
Setting up new homes with household furniture and essentials
Financial counselling

Why are DineSmart’s donations so important?

There are over 7,600 people sleeping rough in Australia, but homelessness is not just about lacking a roof over your head. In fact, on any given night, a staggering 122,494 people are experiencing homelessness in our country living without shelter, in crisis accommodation, caravans, couch surfing or in over-crowded buildings. This is why it’s absolutely essential that we respond by meeting people’s needs at every stage of their journey towards a safe home, ultimately breaking the cycle of homelessness.

How does it work?

The power of DineSmart lies in the collective impact of donations from restaurants, industry brands, and generous diners. These contributions are pooled together to fund solutions that provide care and support for people facing and experiencing homelessness. Ending someone’s homelessness often takes more than just housing, and those sleeping rough on the street, in cars, or insecure shelter need targeted support at every stage of their journey. Some individuals may require help with obtaining essential documents like driver’s licences, others a safe space to have a shower and a meal, and sometimes help with furnishing a house, once affordable accommodation is secured.

By supporting DineSmart, you can make a tangible impact in the lives of those in need, helping them on their path to a safer and more stable future.

How to get involved

DineSmart is a hospitality industry recognised and led event that takes place every December. Since 2003, thousands of loyal restaurant partners and their generous diners have teamed up to make a difference in their local communities. Participating venues add a voluntary $2 donation on every bill during the month, giving their diners an easy opportunity to give back during the festive season.