David Austin

ACT & Surrounds 2026

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 I'm 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, I'll 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, I need your support. Will you help me to reach my target? Donating $100 can make a huge difference to people who need it most.

So far this year I helped provide

50

Individual support programs

132

Beds

529

Meals

Funds raised over the years

Latest Donations

$2.5k

Sacred Heart Primary School

Well done Mr Austin-from Sacred HEart Primary School

$1.8k

Anonymous

$1.11k

Sacred Heart Primary School

Sacred Heart Primary School donations!

$530

Matt Croger

Legend

$530

Anonymous

You are an inspiration, Daisy.

$522.14

Jeff Smart

Best wishes, David. Jeff & Anne

$505

Denis Bayada

Well done Daisy,you are helping making a difference for those less fortunate than us.

$318.90

The Everarts

Phenomenal effort David! All the best from the Everart family

$215

Stephen Bent

Legendary achievement.

$215

Ward

Great work again Daisy.

$215

Alana Bayada

Well done david. Great cause. love your work!

$200

Leo Malinic

Great work Mr Austin!

$127.34

Lisa Davis

$127.34

Anonymous

$127.34

Lisa Macmahon

Impressive, as always. Way to go, Daisy! Thanks for continuing to shining the light on such a worthy cause.

$127.34

Alice Battaglia

Good on you David!

$127.34

Matthew Millar

All the best David!

$127.34

Lisa Conroy

Thanks David!!

$127.34

Shari

$127.34

David Riolo

Good Man Daisy!

$127.34

Anonymous

$127.34

The Moskal Family

Good on you Mr. Austin! Thanks for showing kindness to those doing it tough 🥰

$127.34

M&c Donohoe

Good luck Daisy. Great commitment to a great cause once again.

$127.34

Murphy Family

All the best, Mr Austin! Great work

$127.34

Julie Ford

Great Work David. Hope it is a mild night

$127.34

Anonymous

Keep warm!

$127.34

Barbara Liquorish

Good luck and thank you!

$127.34

Frank Giorgi

You’re a legend Daisy. Oliver said he will join you next year

$127.34

Scott Family

Absolute legend and inspiration, David!! I remember when you first started doing this and you fronted up to work with minimal sleep and still so much energy. Such a worthy cause for those who don't have a job to wake up to each day!

$127.34

Paul And Toni

Well done Dave! Love what you bring to the community x

$127.34

Anonymous

Stay warm

$127.34

Anonymous

$127.34

Emerson Hr Solutions

Go Diz!

$125.50

Anonymous

Once again, thank you for your care and compassion for this cause!

$125.50

Jill Petherbridge

Good luck David.

$120

Anonymous

Congratulations, David, on your contribution to this very worthy cause

$120

Anonymous

Good work! Well done.

$120

Carter Thompson

Good luck Mr. Austin! Thank you for helping those in our community Xx

$120

David Austin

$106.12

Electrical Effect

I will be very happy if it’s about -8 as you need to feel discomfort. Hopefully you have put on some fat around your chiseled physique to help with the freeze. Glad to help with your endeavours 🥶

$106.12

Best Aunty

$106.12

Sarah Hogan

Well done!

$106.12

Andrew Thomson

Well done David!

$100

Chris Pymont

Great work Daisy. You’re a good man.

$100

Susan Rowell

Stay warm!

$80.96

Kim Dorsett

Such a great human is Daisy.

$80.96

Taryn Ahern

Well done David!

$80.96

Carol Laslett

As always, well done David. All the best to you and the Team

$80.96

Eti & Teddy Estrin

Good job!

$80.96

Georgie Prasad

Legend Daisy!!

$80.96

Joe Hutchinson

Impressive work. Well done. Total respect xo

$80.96

The Boland Family

Well done David! A great example to young people and a fabulous leader.

$80.96

Ella And Emilia

Go Mr Austin! Hope you have a good night and stay safe. From Ella and Emilia De Simone

$80.96

Anonymous

$80.96

Peter Harris

Great work DA- super proud of your work 👊

$80.96

Kevin Turner

Good on you mate!!

$80.96

Erin Hill

Go Mr Austin! Thank you for making our school proud and supporting such a worthy cause. From Archie and Harry Anderson

$80.96

Woolfe Family

$80.96

Bats

Nighty Night.

$80.96

Mary Lou And Rob

Great effort David!

$80.96

Michael Hornery

Great cause and keep up the good work mate

$80.50

Mick Akehurst

$75

Ursula Jamieson

Every year you lead the one for Catholic Ed! Good on you Daisy!

$75

Justin Richardson

$55.50

Dan O’connell

Go you good thing

$55.50

Carmel Blake

You are a champion David!

$55.50

Helen Wilks

$54.84

Woods Family-amaroo

Way to go Daisy!! So happy to support you on another year sleep out!

$54.84

Troy

Well done again Legend!

$54.84

Stephen Kelly

Great work mate!

$54.84

Daragh Mccallum

What a positive difference you have made and continue to contribute to such a worthy cause.

$54.84

Weier Family

Always inspiring us to do and be better!

$54.84

Alannah Fromholtz

Your dedication is always appreciated. Well done.

$54.84

Stephen Kelly

Great work!

$54.84

Sue Short

Happy to support your fundraising for Vinnies.

$54.84

Florence N

All the best!

$54.84

Greg W

$54.84

Peter Hartas

Well done Daisy,you are a legend

$54.84

Anonymous

🫶

$54.84

Suzanne Short

Happy to support David in raising money for this important cause. Sue

$54.84

Anonymous

Well done Daisy

$54.84

Claire Bermingham

Wish it was more! I know you do more for Vinnies than the annual sleep out.

$54.84

Mike Hogg

Go Daisy you legend!

$54.84

Linda Taylor

Hope it’s not as cold as last year. Great effort over the years

$54.84

Charlotte & Sophie Lee

Well done Mr Austin! Thanks for being a wonderful role model!

$54.84

Georgie Jameson

$50

Preston Family

Good luck Mr Austin! From Isla, Tommy and Oscar.

$50

Simonne

Awesome effort again.

$50

David Thiele

Good on you Daisy

$33.87

Jolie Mcloughlin

Go Mr Austin - you are doing a great thing to support a great cause.

$30

Doug Hodgson

Great effort Daisy. Hope you survive.

$28.43

Oughton Family

From Isaac O and family. Thank you

$28.43

Leonie Woollaston

$28.43

Cathy Schneider

$25.50

Adriana Hindson

Go Mr Austin you ledge. xx

$23.50

Michael Knight

$23.50

Mary-anne Kitchen

Well done David! You are a fine example to the children at Sacred Heart. Mary-Anne

$23.50

Anonymous

Way to go Daisy!

$23.50

Steve Vangemert

SVG

$23.02

Sam Peake

$15

Niamh Ahern

Well done David!

$11.80

Anonymous