David Smith

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 for the 12th time in the Vinnies 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

51

Beds

205

Meals

Funds raised over the years

Latest Donations

$530

Anonymous

$530

Anonymous

$530

Matched Donation from The Lidia Perin Foundation

Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to The Lidia Perin Foundation! Keep up all the great work.

$423.60

David Smith

$318.90

Bryce And Andrea Wilson

Rug up 😊

$215

Anne Stanley

Hope this makes a little less cold.

$215

Anonymous

$215

Anonymous

$215

Quin C

Stay warm, Tito Dave!

$210.20

Steve Blume

Enjoy the cold David.

$200

Kerry Blackburn

$127.34

Karl

$127.34

Danielle Hodge

Great work on 12 years, Dave.

$127.34

John Joseph Darby

$127.34

Meg Daly

Go well David

$127.34

Mark Nelson

Great cause - well done David

$127.34

Bjarne Kragh

Well done David

$127.34

Nick Wheeler

$125.50

Gary O'donnell

Keep up the good work Dave

$125.50

Anonymous

$125.50

Andrew Jambrich

$106.12

Kresimir And Lily Spelic

Stay warm legend

$106.12

Simon G

Great work Dave - thank you!

$106.12

Threesides Marketing

Well done on being part of the solution to help vulnerable and homeless in Canberra David. Turning up year after year, and getting your community behind you and donating has made a big difference in Canberra. Keep going 👊 Todd, Rachel and team Threesides

$105.50

Howard Allen

Keep warm Dave!

$105.50

Andrew Thompson

$100

Tom, Jennie & Adam

Good onya Dave

$100

David Smith

$100

Anita Heijkoop

$88

Thomson Tang

In a world of increasing uncertainty, with completing interests dominated headlines, you fully understand and practise Maslow's hierarchy of needs, where you have dedicated you effort to ensure the basic physiological needs of one being safe, have sufficient food and a comfortable shelter is the up most important needs for any human being. Well done, Dave, for your continuous effort to look after the most vulnerable people in this society!

$80.96

Julie Gordon

$80.96

Beverley Turello

Keep up the good work David

$54.84

Andrew

Great cause Dave!! Well done.

$54.84

Seamus Forde

Well done David.

$54.84

Anntonette Dailey

What an amazing commitment in the coldest place!

$23.50

Carl O'kane

Always proud of what you do!

$23.50

Belle Hogg

Thankyou for raising awareness!

$15

Michael Perry