Belinda Dawes

Gold Coast 2026

One night isn't a lot, but it can make a whole lot of difference

Every night, thousands of Australians experience homelessness. But it doesn't have to be that way. This year I'm taking part in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout to raise money for the St Vincent de Paul Society to support Australians in need. For one night, I'll be sleeping outside as part of an eye-opening experience to raise awareness and bring home the realities of homelessness.

To help break the devastating cycle of homelessness, I need your support. Will you help me to reach my target? Donating $100 can make a huge difference to people who need it most.

So far this year I helped provide

52

Individual support programs

137

Beds

550

Meals

As a Vinnies CEO Sleepout Ambassador

I have successfully welcomed 1 new leaders to join me,
and together, we have raised a total of $16511.09.

Funds raised over the years

Latest Donations

$10k

Anonymous Donation

$1,000

Joanne Sheehy

I am so proud to help sponsor you, and I love that the money raised stays in our local area!! Thank you for everything you do!

$1,000

Anonymous Donation

$530

Geoff Smith

Well done Bel.

$318.90

Rebecca

Keep warm lovely! From the team at a Women’s Touch Cleaning Services.

$318.90

Phil Mumford, Goldlinq

Bel, good luck with the sleepout. It's such a great cause. We look forward to hearing about your experience. Regards Phil

$318.90

Nisa Investments

Have great night with Flora and Co 😂 What you guys are involved in is admirable 👏 Bravo 👏

$250

Matched Donation

Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to an Anonymous Donor. Keep up all the great work!

$250

Tim Dawes

$215

Richard Holt & Carley Ronan

$132.86

Michelle & Brett Cook

Don’t forget your thermals !! 😁

$127.34

Tyla Harrington

Such an important cause - making the Bulletin proud - as always xx

$127.34

Leanne St. George

Go Bel. Your drive across promoting this charity is incredible to date + now you sleeping out. Well Done.

$127.34

Melissa Donnelly

You are a beautiful human, Bel. And I'm so happy to support what you do - and your style when you do it!

$127.34

Suzy Wilson

Love your work Bel! xx

$106.12

Laura Younger

Hope it’s not too cold!!😀

$100

Foxtel Southport

$100

William Owen-jones

Good luck Champion effort

$100

Ruby Dawes

Good luck mum! xx

$100

Nick Scott

Only the best Bel!

$82

Sean Tobin

Nice work, Belinda!

$80.96

Charlotte Stent

Thank you Belinda for everything you do for our community xx

$80.96

Tyla Harrington

$75

Jennine Tax

Proud of you Bel!

$75

Matched Donation

Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to an Anonymous Donor! Keep up all the great work.

$60

Gold Coast Bulletin Morning Tea

$54.84

Matched Donation

Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to an Anonymous Donor! Keep up all the great work.

$54.84

Anne Hunt

Well done Belinda. Very proud of you.

$54.84

Anonymous

$54.84

Emma Carter

$54.84

Tracey & Michael Woodbry

Congratulations on your continued support in our community.

$54.84

Matched Donation

Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to an Anonymous Donor! Keep up all the great work.

$54.84

Carly King

Because you asked :)

$54.84

Lauren

Congratulations on making a real difference Bel. Stay warm! xx

$44.71

Nic Darveniza

Will be thinking of you Bel!

$40

Liz Cooley

Good on you Belinda, go girl.

$40

Matched Donation

Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to an Anonymous Donor! Keep up all the great work.

$23.50

Debbie Besson

$23.50

Rosie Gale

Good on ya Bel!

$23.50

Angie

Love that you do this! Well done.

$23.50

Kirsty Wells

Enjoy your night and thank you how wonderful to part of great cause

$23.50

Lucy

Congratulations on the work you do to raise money for this important cause. I hope you stay warm inside on the night at least! Best wishes, Lucy

$20

Brenda Carter

$6.20

Crystal Fox