From Separation to Survival: Why Catherine Is Sleeping Out for Women at Risk
Catherine is a dedicated family law professional and advocate, committed to supporting individuals and families through some of life’s most challenging transitions. Through her work, she has seen firsthand the hidden realities that can follow separation, particularly for women who may have had limited access to finances, stepped away from their careers to raise children, or suddenly find themselves navigating housing insecurity for the first time.
She is especially passionate about raising awareness of the growing number of mid-life women experiencing homelessness, and the profound ripple effect this has on their children and broader communities.
Catherine’s decision to take part in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout is deeply personal. A recent moment with her young son, who instinctively stopped to offer food to a man experiencing homelessness, reinforced her belief in the power of small acts of kindness, and the importance of seeing and supporting those in need.
By sleeping out, Catherine hopes to raise both funds and awareness for the St Vincent de Paul Society, and to shine a light on the very real and often overlooked pathways into homelessness, particularly for women and children following separation.
She believes that meaningful change starts with awareness, but is driven by action, compassion, and community.
So far this year I helped provide
10
Individual support programs
26
Beds
105
Meals
Latest Donations
$505
Anonymous
$318.90
Vc
$318.90
Anonymous
Go sis go!
$300
Mohamed El Roubi
Good on you Catherine. Good luck reaching your target and hope your efforts help bring attention to the women and girls specific dimension of this problem.
$215
Shorty And Matty
Well done Cat! You continue to inspire.
$127.34
Gregg Stagg
$127.34
Graeme Blank
$127.34
Carolyn Solomon
$127.34
Rebecca Gould
Great cause Cat!!! All the best for your night out.
$127.34
Monica Serci
Such a good cause! Good on you.
$127.34
Helen C
Love your commitment Cat.
$127.34
Arathi Naidu
Great initiative Cat!
$80.96
Elizabeth Giuffre
$80.50
Barbara Patterson
$75
Brad Parry
Good on you, Cat! Great cause.
$60.13
Eloise Snape
$55.50
Karen Jones
Great job Catherine!!!
$55.50
Carissa Webster
Good luck Catherine!! :)
$54.84
Catherine Macdonald
$54.84
Maddie Perceval
Go Catherine!
$54.84
Anna Wynne
Thank you for raising much needed funds for this important cause
$28.43
Sonia Dawes
It’s very thoughtful of you to put yourself in someone else’s situation. I hope you can achieve your goal of $4000 for a very much needed cause.
$23.50
Liz H
Awesome that you're doing this Catherine!
All the best Catherine. I know you do not like the cold!