Canberra Multicultural Women CEOs 2025

ACT & Surrounds 2025

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 our team is 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, all of us will 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, we need your support. Will you help us reach our target? Donating $100 can make a huge difference to people who need it most.

So far this year we helped provide

9

Individual support programs

25

Beds

102

Meals

Thank you to our Sponsors

$1.52k

Anonymous

$211

Anonymous

$127

Helen And David Palmer

Well done Sonia.

$120

Lachlan Strahan

Good on you Sonia

$106

Alan Hodges

You are an inspiration Sonia.

$106

Robert & Jeanne James

*** Good on ya, Sonia *** I do hope it's not toooo cold that night! Last time I slept on the floor was for two weeks in a homeless shelter in Manhattan during a hurricane - I'll tell you about it some time!

$106

Femi & Christie Idowu

This is a worthy cause, and we wish you the best.

$106

J Boynton

Well done Sonia for taking part in this important cause.

$80

Zaheeda Patel

Great work Zak!

$80

Susan Akhurst

Best wishes for the sleepout Sonia

$80

Kathie Potts

Best wishes for the fundraising and a safe sleep out. Kathie

$54

Tay

Amazing Zakia!!

$54

Anonymous

Stay warm!!!

$54

Corinne Bruen

You’re an inspiration

$53

Pele Cannon

Hope it's not a frosty one for you!

$50

Anonymous

$33

Janet Bromley

$28

Michelle Barclay

You’re amazing Sonia! Good luck on the night!

$28

Anonymous

$25

Jackie Wairimu

Keep up the good work, Zakia.

$23

Pam

$20

Anonymous

$9

Ana Nov Rowley

Hi Zakia, Nice to see you again. Amazing role model. Ana

Team Members

Multicultural Hub Canberra

Zakia Patel
Raised so far:
$1,791.29
My goal:
$4,000

Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services

Sonia Di Mezza
Raised so far:
$1,282.19
My goal:
$4,000

Settlement Council of Australia

Maria Dimopoulos
Raised so far:
$0
My goal:
$4,000