A safe place to sleep should never be a privilege.
Every night, thousands of Australians experience homelessness. Behind every number is a person. A family. A story that likely did not start this way.
As a mum, this hits differently. I talk to my daughter often about kindness, fairness and the responsibility we all have to look out for others. Participating in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout is one small way I can live that lesson, not just talk about it.
In my professional world, I spend my time helping people find opportunity, stability and a sense of belonging through work. But the reality is that without safe housing, everything else becomes exponentially harder. Employment, education, health, dignity. It all starts with a roof over your head.
For one night, I will step outside my comfort zone to raise awareness and funds for the St Vincent de Paul Society. It will be uncomfortable. It should be. And that discomfort is a reminder of the privilege many of us hold every day.
If you are in a position to support this cause, I would be incredibly grateful. Whatever you can afford to donate, it all makes a difference. Every contribution helps Vinnies provide practical support and real pathways forward for people doing it tough.
One night will not solve homelessness. But together, we can make a meaningful difference.
So far this year I helped provide
16
Individual support programs
43
Beds
175
Meals
Latest Donations
$530
Matched Donation
$530
Empire Group
Go Courtney! Great cause.
$318.90
Michelle Sneesby
Love your work x
$318.90
Matched Donation
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$200
Troy & Rach Adams
Go Courtney!
$200
Trice
$200
Michael Chambers
Proud of you!
$127.34
Southern District Auto Centre
✨🩷
$127.34
Bruce Mcgregor
A very worthwhile event to support the Homeless, Courtney. All the very best to you and Heather. Cheers 😉
$127.34
Matched Donation
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$126.62
Kerrie Williams
$106.12
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$106.12
Pauline Stephens
$106.12
Sala Family
$106.12
John Tait
Great cause - very good dedication Courtney!
$106.12
Steve Merrin
$100
Gum
$80.96
Louise Clark
$80.96
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$80.96
Pauline Stephens
$80.96
Tash
Nice work Courts!
$80.96
Juan & Taneille Goebel
Well done, Courtney!
$80.25
Tez & Ric Herrera
Thank you for being the awesome human that you are Courts. You have a big heart
$75
Kylie W
It takes heart to do this. Wishing you a meaningful (and warm!) night.
$75
Sheriden Dobson
$60
Greg & Julie Chambers
$54.84
Annette Jacobson
You are simply amazing & I hope this experience fills you full of joy!
$54.84
Em And Jas
Super proud of you!!
$54.84
Ariarne Titmus
Go get em Courts xx
$54.84
Andrew Smith
Go Courtney!!!
$54.84
Leanne
Great cause, well done Courts.
$54.84
Fiona
$54.84
Matched Donation
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$54.12
Tina Page
$54.12
Larissa Murdock
$54.12
Julie Walker
Well done Courtne
$54.12
Odie
Well done Courtney.. great cause.
$50
Nova Bell
You are amazing. When and where? I am happy to support and sleep out too x
$50
Jody Ovenden
Great cause Courtney
$50
Lisa Camus
Great cause and great experience to add to your toolkit - everyone wins - go Courtney!
$50
Matched Donation
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$50
The Christie Family
Such a worthy cause Courtney! Hopefully our donation brings you a little closer to your fundraising goal.
$50
Matched Donation
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$28.43
D+n O
Proud of you x
$28.43
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$28.43
Anonymous
$25.50
Laura Syms
Great Work Courtney! So proud of you, such an important cause.
$23.50
Clare Hammond
$23.50
Julie Walker
Good on you Courtney
$23.50
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$20
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$20
Cassandra Broomfield
$14.15
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