Outrun the Rent! Anniversary fundraiser

"For nearly a decade, I have rented in Sydney’s inner west and CBD and have had my fair share of rent increases and share houses. I know what it means to call a rented place your home, and I know how much harder that is without someone in your corner.

"Fundraising for the Tenants' Union allows me to be part of something that is bigger than myself by raising awareness for a cause I believe in."

– Clare Decena

"The Tenants' Union fights for the fairness that allows renters to access housing, and the security that can afford renters a sense of comfort. That's the future I hope my son enjoys."

– Christopher Rudge

"I've been a runner since school cross country, and tackled City2Surf at 15 years old, but my journey really started when I was volunteeting in the West Bank and decided to sign up for the 2016 Palestine Marathon."

"It look a long time to find our current pet-friendly rental home, and if we have to move suddenly, it will be challenging to find another place that can meet our needs in a hurry. Recent reforms have improved our right to keep a pet, but there's still too much scope for landlords to favour applications without pets. As I was running the marathon, I saw a sign that brought a tear to my eye: 'Run as fast as your dog thinks you can!'"

– Patrick Harrison

"I’m proud to be raising money for the Tenants’ Union. We do good work for tenants, and this fundraising campaign will help us do even more." 

– Jack Moon