Spending one night sleeping rough is a small sacrifice. But it’s a powerful reminder of the importance of compassion, community, and action.
Homelessness is not simply a housing issue — it is deeply connected to financial vulnerability, mental health, family breakdown, and lack of support during crisis. The work of organisations like Vinnies is vital in providing not only shelter, but dignity, connection, and hope.
Here in Wollongong the strength of our community is one of our greatest assets. I am participating in the CEO Sleepout to raise funds and awareness for those who don’t just experience hardship for a night — but live with it every day. Spending one night sleeping rough is a small gesture, but it represents my commitment to standing with those in our community who need support the most.
I’m asking for your support to help raise funds for the vital services that assist people experiencing homelessness in Wollongong and the broader Illawarra region.
Whether you choose to donate, share this page, or start a conversation, your support makes a real difference.
Thank you for helping support those in our community who need it most.
So far this year I helped provide
16
Individual support programs
44
Beds
176
Meals
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Graham Lancaster
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Tim
Great cause and the effort from everyone that’s involved to make this happen.
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Tim Marano
Wishing everyone a great night to remember. Well done to reach your goal. Great cause.
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Youssef Sarakbi
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Chris Darin
What a fantastic charity and initiative Crystal, I will be thinking of you and the homeless on the 18th June!
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Josh Hallowell
$200
Crystal Wright
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Access Law Agroup
You never stop and never back down for a cause. A true champ.
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Iwib
You are amazing Crystal!
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Anonymous
Great effort
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Kiki, Jonno And Billie
So proud of you, always. Love your biggest supporters x
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Mathew Crehan
Great cause. Top effort 👏
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Riley Norman
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Crystal Wright
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Crystal Wright
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Lisa Evans
You're an amazing human!!
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Jo Keating
Good luck Crystal!
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Ryan Clifton
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William Essey
Great effort for a great cause. Good luck!
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Allan Sudale
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Casey Burley
Very proud of you good luck xx
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Grechys Boxing
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Anthony And Sadie Dare
Good luck babe love mum and tony
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Distinct Business Solutions
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Marie R.
Go Crystal 💪
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Jacqueline Carnevale
Amazing cause and so inspired by everything you do ❤️
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Alicia Smith
Great work Crystal!!
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Karla
Good luck!
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L Wright
You are such an incredible woman Crystal! So proud of you xxx
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Jacqueline & Risden
Hope you real your goal!
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Lindsay Dimovski
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Amanda Pond
Great work Crystal. Hope the night isn’t too cold for you.
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Jeremy Mudford
Go girl xx
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Maya Prkevski
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Kathryn Gesilva
Good luck out there!
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J Prior And Sons
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Kiri Heeley
Love you x
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Makayla
$20
Sonia
Nice work crystal all the best x
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Jessica Koot
Team CEO Squad
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Amanda Comelli
Looking forward to braving the cold with you!
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Jessie Pill
Go team!
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Sarah Hourn
I’ll be thinking of ya 😜
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Nic Alberts
❤️
Loving your decision to be there for others.