|PIC1|Thousands will participate in the event that is said to be the country's biggest fundraising meet aimed to tackle the problem of homelessness.
The group estimates that almost 105,000 Australians have no place to call home. Of these people, around 50% are yet to have their 25th birthday and 10,000 are children aged under 12.
The participants during the event will mobilize funds and seek sponsorship from family and friends.
"Homeless people not only feel marginalised, they feel voiceless. Hush for Homelessness encourages office workers, schools kids and community groups to experience what it's like to be in a homeless person's shoes – to be voiceless – by not speaking," the group said in a statement.
The funds raised will go to Mission Australia 's services providing crisis care, transitional or medium-term accommodation and essential support for homeless men, women and children.
Mission Australia 's CEO, Toby Hall, asked people to nominate their boss to 'zip it' and have the office donate to keep him or her quiet for an hour.
"When I offered to take part in Hush for Homelessness last year I was inundated with staff sponsoring me – and I'm confident I'll get a similar response today," Toby joked.
Catriona Rowntree and Jono Coleman, will be two notable celebrities who will be part of the event.
"This isn't the first time I've been asked to 'zip it' – but it is for the best cause. I will Hush for Homelessness for the 105,000 Australians without a home. Sponsor me to keep quiet for an hour and give homeless Aussies a voice," said Catriona.
"My whole career has been made from talking on the radio and TV. It was far too big a challenge for me not to get involved in this event. Not speaking for an hour is hard but not impossible. I encourage everyone to participate in Hush for Homelessness," said Jono Coleman.
On the web: www.hushforhomelessness.com.au