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

19

Individual support programs

52

Beds

208

Meals

Funds raised over the years

Latest Donations

$1.8k

Anonymous

$530

Matt Croger

Legend

$505

Denis Bayada

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

$215

Stephen Bent

Legendary achievement.

$200

Leo Malinic

Great work Mr Austin!

$127.34

Paul And Toni

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

$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

Barbara Liquorish

Good luck and thank you!

$127.34

Matthew Millar

All the best David!

$127.34

Anonymous

Keep warm!

$125.50

Anonymous

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

$125.50

Jill Petherbridge

Good luck David.

$120

David Austin

$120

Carter Thompson

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

$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

Andrew Thomson

Well done David!

$106.12

Best Aunty

$106.12

Sarah Hogan

Well done!

$100

Susan Rowell

Stay warm!

$100

Chris Pymont

Great work Daisy. You’re a good man.

$80.96

Eti & Teddy Estrin

Good job!

$80.96

Taryn Ahern

Well done David!

$80.96

Joe Hutchinson

Impressive work. Well done. Total respect xo

$80.96

Georgie Prasad

Legend Daisy!!

$80.96

The Boland Family

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

$80.96

Carol Laslett

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

$80.50

Mick Akehurst

$75

Justin Richardson

$55.50

Helen Wilks

$55.50

Dan O’connell

Go you good thing

$55.50

Carmel Blake

You are a champion David!

$54.84

Daragh Mccallum

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

$54.84

Mike Hogg

Go Daisy you legend!

$54.84

Woods Family-amaroo

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

$54.84

Stephen Kelly

Great work!

$54.84

Alannah Fromholtz

Your dedication is always appreciated. Well done.

$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

Leonie Woollaston

$25.50

Adriana Hindson

Go Mr Austin you ledge. xx

$23.50

Michael Knight

$23.02

Sam Peake

$15

Niamh Ahern

Well done David!