I'm Sleeping Out So Others Don’t Have To
On June 19, I’ll be swapping my bed for a piece of cardboard and a chilly night outdoors as part of the Vinnies CEO Sleepout — an initiative that raises critical funds and awareness for Australians experiencing homelessness.
This isn't just symbolic. For thousands of people across the country, every night is spent without safe or secure shelter. Behind the statistics are real people — families, women escaping violence, youth without support, and older Australians priced out of housing.
As a business leader, I believe it's my responsibility to step up and use my platform for more than profit — to help drive real, lasting change in our community. Your donation will directly support:
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Emergency accommodation and food
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Long-term housing solutions
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Education, counselling, and employment services to help break the cycle of homelessness
Every dollar counts. $55 can provide a warm meal and support for a person in crisis. $120 can help keep a family safe in emergency accommodation. $300 can help fund crucial case management services.
I may only be spending one night on the streets — but for too many Australians, it’s every night. Help me make a difference.
Please donate what you can — and thank you for your support.
So far this year I helped provide
21
Individual support programs
56
Beds
224
Meals
Latest Donations
$126.62
Culligan Consulting
$126.62
Vincent C. Cheng
You are so great! A successful activity!
$54.12
Rogier Piepers
Well done Andrea!!
$126.62
Christina Pattison
I struggle to understand how ‘in Australia’ we have families who have suffered trauma & are unable to find support and as result find themselves discarded by society, Emotionally broken & Homeless. Here is my small contribution. Keep warm my friend.
$120
Kavitha Prabhakar
Andrea - You made me pause and think about this grave societal challenge. Thank you and good luck with advancing this cause.
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Anonymous
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Ali Fisher
$530
Clint Salter
Good luck tonight, Andrea! What an incredible commitment you're making, trading your warm bed for cardboard and the cold night air to shine a light on homelessness.
$316.50
Will Symons
Such an important cause, go well AC!
$505
Jo Burston - Inspiring Rare Birds
Legend! 👏🙏
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Rebecca Roberts
$123.74
Karen Stein
A worthy cause Andrea! Stay warm and I hope you raise bucket loads!
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Alan Marshall
Go AC!
$103.72
Joachim
Great initiative for a great cause
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Jarlath Mcmorrow
Good on you for doing this Andrea! hope the conditions are as favourable as possible!
$505
John O'connor
Well done Andrea - great cause and timely as the need for homelessness support increases
$211
Robert
What a great cause!
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Ramin Aryan
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Kathy Haines
SOP
$75
Catherine Thorne
Good luck Andrea! Appreciate your leadership, initiative and support within The Deloitte Foundation, and your commitment to a great cause through the CEO Sleepout!
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Franziska
Love your generosity, brilliance and commitment, always!
$50
Breana Bunce
Love your work AC! Hope you have a woollen base layer… it is a chilly time to sleep rough!
$530
Bernadette Cullinane
Safety, shelter and food are essential for all of us, but sadly many in Australia don't have this. I am proud of you Andrea, and the work you do to make a difference.
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Paul Dobson
Go Andrea!
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Charlie Wood
$126.62
Nicholas Gray
Congratulations Andrea and good luck!
$126.62
Steve Porter
Thanks for doing this sleepout Andrea. It's great cause, especially relevant in these times of cost of living pressures.
$126.62
Aneliese & Justin Algie
Love this! Go Andrea!
$54.22
Mish Xxx
Beautiful thing to do by a beautiful human. I hope it isn’t too rough tho! Xxx
$100
Heather Baister
Great cause - hope it stays dry for you!
$106.12
Nicki Ivory
Good on you for doing this - I found it inspiring (and somewhat uncomfortable). Good luck!
$75
Rik Nijhuis
Thanks for bringing attention to this issue. Good luck during your night outside ❤️
$80.25
Jane Castles
Well done Andrea for your dedication to and raising awareness of such a great cause!
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Seren Ozdemir
$120
Ruchir P
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Alan Bowman
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Steve & Jess
$80.25
Tayanah O
Nice one Andrea! Keep warm
$80.25
Anonymous
$158.25
So proud of you Andrea!!