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
27
Individual support programs
72
Beds
289
Meals
Latest Donations
$2.03k
Bernard Coles
$505
Anonymous
All the best Catherine. I know you do not like the cold!
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Vc
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Debra Parker
Good luck tomorrow night. Catherine! I will be thinking of you.
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Amanda And Mark
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Lois Clifford
Great effort Catherine. Very worthwhile cause.
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Anonymous
Go sis go!
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Michele Maher
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Sarah R
You got this!
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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.
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Shorty And Matty
Well done Cat! You continue to inspire.
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Charo
Go Catherine.good on you for raising awareness on homelessness, especially on women impacted by relationship breakdowns.
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Jess Wynd
Go Catherine! I'll be thinking of you!
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Arathi Naidu
Great initiative Cat!
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Gregg Stagg
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Chris Donohue
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Helen C
Love your commitment Cat.
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Nick Coles
Proud of you.
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Nathan Dalmer
Nice work Cat!
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Monica Serci
Such a good cause! Good on you.
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Merisha Percival
Go Catherine! Agreed, small acts of kindness go a long way to helping those in need. Please stay warm!!!
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Ross Corcoran
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Graeme Blank
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Rebecca Gould
Great cause Cat!!! All the best for your night out.
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Chiara H
Go for it Cat!
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Carolyn Solomon
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Alliance Family Law
Thanks for this sacrifice, it won't be fun..rather you than me, happy to donate rather than freeze!
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Catherine Coles
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Elizabeth Giuffre
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Kathryn
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Esther Gow
Good job babe!
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Barbara Patterson
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Brad Parry
Good on you, Cat! Great cause.
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Eloise Snape
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Karen Jones
Great job Catherine!!!
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Carissa Webster
Good luck Catherine!! :)
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Catherine Macdonald
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June Cheng
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Maddie Perceval
Go Catherine!
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Anna
Amazing cause and incredible effort !
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Christine Faithfull
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Anna Wynne
Thank you for raising much needed funds for this important cause
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Jacquelyn Curtis
Well done Catherine!
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Sarah P
Good luck!
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Belinda Hollingsworth
You’ve got this!
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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.
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Liz H
Awesome that you're doing this Catherine!
Go Cat