Health For Homeless

New South Wales 2025

#HealthforHomeless Team - MedTech and Lifesciences CEO Sleepout Team 2025

Nobody chooses to be homeless, but it could happen to anyone. As leaders in the MedTech and Lifesciences industry, we understand the importance of health and well-being for all members of our community. That's why the #HealthforHomeless Team is participating in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout on June 19, 2025, in Sydney.

Our Mission

Our team is committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness by raising awareness and funds for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. We believe that everyone deserves access to safe shelter, proper healthcare, and essential support services.

The Reality of Homelessness

In Australia, over 122,000 people are currently experiencing homelessness, with 28,191 of these in New South Wales alone. The causes are complex and varied:

- Domestic violence
- Mental health issues
- Unexpected life events (death of a loved one, job loss, relationship breakdown)
- Cost-of-living pressures
- Lack of affordable housing

In Sydney, the high cost of living and lack of social housing have put many at risk of homelessness, with some just one paycheck away from losing their homes.

Our Commitment

By participating in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout, we aim to:

1. Raise crucial funds for Vinnies' homelessness services
2. Increase awareness about the complex issues surrounding homelessness
3. Advocate for systemic changes to address the root causes of homelessness

How You Can Help

Your support can make a significant difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness:

1. Donate: Every contribution, no matter how small, helps provide essential services.
2. Spread the word: Share our mission with your network to increase awareness and support.
3. Volunteer: Join us in supporting local initiatives that address homelessness.

The Impact of Your Support

The funds raised through the Vinnies CEO Sleepout go directly towards providing crucial support and services, including:

- Emergency accommodation
- Food assistance
- Healthcare services
- Counselling
- Education and employment support
- Long-term housing solutions

In 2024, the Vinnies CEO Sleepout raised over $8 million nationally. With your help, we aim to surpass this amount in 2025 and make an even greater impact.

Join Us in Making a Difference

By supporting the #HealthforHomeless Team, you're not just helping us brave one cold night - you're providing hope and essential support to those who need it most. Together, we can work towards a future where everyone has a safe place to call home.

Remember, homelessness doesn't discriminate. It could happen to anyone. Let's stand together and make a difference in our community.

So far this year we helped provide

179

Individual support programs

471

Beds

1885

Meals

Thank you to our Sponsors

$20.02k

Michael Kavanagh

$1.75k

Warren Bingham / Csiro Oncore

Thank you CSIRO OnCore for the incredible opportunity to deliver a keynote on Purpose Driven Leadership... It is most appropriate to donate the honorarium to the Vinnies CEO Sleepout!

$1.02k

Harold Lubansky

Great work Warren, happy to support you and Vinnies.

$1,000

Anonymous

$525

Anonymous

$525

Gareth

This is a great cause. Thanks Matt for raising awareness

$521

Anonymous

$521

Intuitive Consulting Pty Ltd

Great cause Marty

$521

Zachary Bailey

$520

Mousa Sharifi

$520

Quinlan Buchlak

$520

Nick Northcott

$516

Tony Herro

$516

Martin Nguyen

$516

Anonymous

Good on you Justin.

$516

Ardin Keshavarz

Well done!! I believe everyone should try this to appreciate what we have in life.

$516

Anonymous

$505

Shehaan Fernando

$505

Hummingbird Insight

This is great cause, Stephen. Good on you for joining this initiative. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to support it. Seeing whole families including children doing it so rough is truly heartbreaking.

$505

Sarika

Your dedication to raising awareness and funds for those in need is truly commendable. Wishing you all the best—stay warm!

$505

Stephen Dawson Mlc

Good luck!

$505

Roxanne Calder

$500

Jeff Malone

$317

Deepak Biswal

Great cause Curry brother!! Keep it up. Look forward to meeting sometime in the near future. Cheers

$317

Jon Bell

Great work mate 😎👊

$317

Ricky Chowdhury

Thank you for doing this Matt you really are a inspirational leader

$317

Louisa Hull

Love this. I'm sure it will be a great experience. Good on you.

$317

Miles Advisory Partners

Well done Rox. Nothing can stop you! :)

$317

Chris Roberts

Go Michael!

$317

Anonymous

Thanks for continuing to raise awareness!

$313

Rahoul & Edy Chowdry

$313

Anonymous

$300

Liz Carnabuci

$300

Prema Perera

Well done Shehaan, a great cause to get behind! From the Prema and family.

$300

Anurag Gupta

$300

The Duncans

Mark, I really do admire what you all are doing here to raise awareness and funds for the homeless. I’m making a contribution now to match what our team has shared with me, and, if anyone else contributes, I’ll continue to match.

$300

Daniel Beydoun

Hey Nick - what an amazing cause. Well done mate, and keep us posted.

$264

Justin Lawrence

$264

Stephen Mckechnie

$264

Shehaan Fernando

$264

Natalie Lawandi

$264

Max Tawadrous

$250

Jamie & Bec Davison

Awesome work

$211

Paul Bottomley

$211

Tim Regan

Hi Nick - good on you sleeping out for a great cause - cheers Tim

$211

David Winlaw

Sleep warm Nick!

$211

Enterprise1

Great initiative Nick! An inspiration for us all.

$211

Julie Foster

You are the best Liz! Keep making a difference in the lives of many. I miss you!

$211

Isupport

"Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard. (Isaiah 58:8)

$200

Kev And Katie Shah

Great cause Mark, a true example of walking a mile in their shoes.

$200

Francois Ferreira

Smash it Nick! Brilliant work!

$158

Julie Alexander-bingham

Here's to helping a family keep the power on this winter.

$158

Matched Donation From Amp Foundation

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

$158

Julie Alexander-bingham

Thank you for all the wonderful things you do to inspire and help others!

$158

Matched Donation From Amp Foundation

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

$158

Rukshi Edirisinghe

$127

Roshan Pathinather

Super initiative and keep up the great work

$127

Adam Roach

Al the best, Anne!

$127

Leah Tipping

May God continue to bless you Sheehan!

$127

Tara Sharma

Good luck with the fundraising Matt for such an important cause.

$127

Tim Canham

Great cause Bainy. Well done

$127

Paul Zubrinich

Brilliant cause, Shehaan. 👏

$127

Anonymous

$127

Casey Duggan

$127

Hemakanthi Siriwardena

$127

Sherwell Fernando

A very thoughtful gesture.

$127

Gnowee Solar Pty Ltd

$127

Tony & Donna

Congratulations on supporting a great cause.

$127

Maria Gadelkerim

Go Nat! Such a great cause xx

$127

Matthew Cooper

Thank you for leading for those in such desperate need.

$127

Lisa Richardson

$127

Peter Keller

Great effort Nick.

$127

Anonymous

$127

Anne Clarke

Well done Nick! Dad would be proud of you! Xx

$127

Luke Cornish

Fantastic cause - well done Anne!

$127

Mike Winlo

Good on ya, Nick!

$127

Binny Watson

Such a great thing to do & example to our boys!

$127

S Mazy

$127

Cheri Shore

$127

Matthias Baumann

Great Cause - I just supported the University of Pittsburgh Super Analytic Challenge in Healthcare for Homeless as a coach and mentor. This is an important topic I am certainly supporting!

$127

Vivian And Matt

Very kind of you Shehaan ! Best luck

$127

Michele Zammit

$127

Sharmini Mendis

Thank you

$127

Ts

Well Done Mark - Don't forget your Beanie!

$127

Anonymous

$127

Duncan Greer

Well done Mousa. Very proud.

$127

Matthew Moran

Take a jumper!

$127

Christine Cooper Serra

$127

Mandy Sheen

Stay warm Rox

$127

Elizabeth Greer

Good luck Mousa! It's a great thing you're doing.

$127

Bradley Lan Kam

Great cause! Good on you Shehaan

$124

Jacqui Barrett

I hope it goes well Nick!

$120

Greg Zwoerner

Great work mate.

$120

Malcolm Lockie

Huge Congrats on your 5th Vinnies CEO Sleepout! 🌟 Your dedication is amazing and the work that Vinnies do makes a difference now more that ever. Keep up the great work Anne - We're super proud of you for highlighting this great cause. Stay Warm.

$120

Warren Bingham

Julie, happy to help kick off your 2025 Campaign and what an amazing milestone this event is... your 10th Sleepout!!!

$120

Marianne Awad

God bless you Nat

$120

Jenny

Good luck Rox - such a worthy cause! Jenny x

$120

Jason Sims

$120

Emma Clarke

Good on you Nick!

$120

Vik & Aanchal Jasoria

Well done Nick - great to see you giving back to the community.

$120

Chris

Proud of you sis! What an absolute gun. You're are an amazing leader and a beautiful soul inside and out!

$120

Mark Angove

Great initiative Shehaan!

$106

Anonymous

Stay safe and well. God Bless 🙏🏾

$106

The Monteiths

Thanks to you and the team for supporting a great cause.

$106

Ave Boctor

Good on you Nat 👏

$106

Jayantha Abeydeera

Great work Sheehan. Keep up the good work.

$106

Febe Guirguis

I’m very impressed you quiet achiever you! Love you! Let me know How it is! I’m No CEO but I wouldn’t mind sleeping tough to understand and help!

$106

Ronda Fethers

$106

Jeff Farkas

Thank you for making a difference in your community!

$106

Michelle Drummond

A great cause! Thank you!

$106

Dilini Saverimuttu

Best wishes from Selva and Dilini Saverimuttu

$106

Paula Bray

Thank you for raising awareness Nick- good luck

$106

Keith Martin

Go for it Nick!

$106

Josephine Hanna

Well done , great cause!

$106

Nayana Jayalath

Great work ! Best wishes!

$106

Ead Izzard

Well done Shehaan - great cause.

$106

Ros Davies

$106

Gil Scott

Well done Matt for raising awareness and support

$106

Joyce Weinman

So proud of you Shehaan Good on you 🙏

$104

Anonymous

Amazing initative Mark!

$100

Carmel Sara

Justin, you are an incredible guy doing good things for the community. All the best with the sleepout!

$100

Sandra Steble

Great initiative & effort!

$100

Nilanthi Priyadarshan

Wishing you the best for this valuable cause from Nilanthi and Darshan

$100

Jean Young

Great effort Liz and such a worthy cause

$80

Nick Goodwin

Well done Anne - great cause!

$80

Kirsty Kirk

Legend . Big respect for this!

$80

Elise

Fantastic cause. Avoid the snorers.

$80

Surein Fernando

$80

Karen Aspros

WEL done Steve!

$80

Sina Naficy

$80

Kaz

Good on you Natalie. I’m sure Tarek, Ilariyia and Nathaniel are super proud of you:)))

$80

Donna Collett

Good on you Stephen - a great example for others and a worthy cause.

$80

Wendy K

Great cause Justin. Proud of you. Can’t wait to see you soon.

$80

Anonymous

75 dollars

$80

Johanna Jaimes

Good luck Anne! Such a wonderful charity to support.

$80

Rebecca Plummer

Goodluck Nick!

$80

Adrian

Good on you Matt for supporting this amazing cause, we’re all with you in spirit

$80

Michelle Smith

Proud to be under your leadership driving a positive change! Goodluck!

$80

Tracey Giang

All the best Matt

$80

Dilu De Silva

$80

Julianna Geffroy

$80

Antoine Valterio

Bravo!

$80

Jasmine Menjivar

$80

Valda Struwig

$80

Jerome & Pooja De Silva

Thank you for being someone who puts compassion into action.

$80

Amanda Smith

Such a good cause

$80

Trevor Lowe

Always happy to give to such a worthy cause. Working in Mental health I see peoples’ lived experiences of homelessness as well as just walking to the shops in St Kilda

$80

Anonymous

$80

Claire Wilson

$80

Nalan

$80

Dean Hickey

Way to go Jane!

$80

Russell Allchin

Well done Anne , a great cause.

$80

Ambereen Qureshi

Wishing you all the best Anne! Thank you for raising awareness year after year :)

$80

Zaabria Donehue

Such a wonderful cause.

$80

Anonymous

$80

Nicole Villanueva

Love what this stands for and proud of you doing this Lizzie. Nic xx

$78

Athena Carfax-foster

$78

Doug Symonds

Way to go Natalie

$78

Suzan T

Go girl ..live you my dear friend .. wear double layers please🙏

$78

Fuki Kurimoto

Thank you for inviting us to raise awareness of the important agenda. Look forward to hearing your experience!

$78

Athena Carfax-foster

$78

Athena Carfax-foster

$78

Athena Carfax-foster

$78

Calum And Maddie

Don't forget your teddy

$75

Melaan Gnanasekaram

Very worthy cause

$75

Andreas Battocchio

$75

David Kop

$75

Neil Jayasekera

Good on you Shehaan. This is a truly worthwhile cause, and I am pleased to offer my support through a donation. Wishing you continued success in making a positive impact.

$75

Gamze Tahtaci

$75

Gabrielle Challis

Thanks for supporting such a great cause :)

$75

Nerilee Blackman

Awww we are so proud of you Nick! Good luck!

$75

Sunny P

Great to see MDT supporting this cause

$75

Christina Yardley

$75

Sarah Tregenza

Such a great cause. I particularly love the way this initiative demonstrates the heart of great leadership which in my mind is service and authenticity - walking the talk, being willing to live and see things through another’s perspective and leaving one’s own comfort zone to do so. I’m sure it will be a humbling eye-opener as to what life is like for so many. So glad you’re doing this and wishing you all the best.

$54

Adam Sims

All the best Anne for this great cause. Keep warm.

$54

Alex

Good luck guys! You are shining a light on a tough issue in the coolest way. Stay warm out there!

$54

Kumu Rajendran

You never cease to amaze me! Truly inspiring. Wish you all the best Shehaan! From the annoying Nanghi

$54

Nichole

$54

Susan Cunningham

Wonderful charity you are sleeping out for! Thank you for your leadership

$54

Paranee Rajagulasingam

Your leadership is going to shift to a whole new level. Great cause. Cannot wait to hear about the experience. Well done.

$54

David Bayliss

$54

Michelle Stevenson

You are the epitome of genetosity, kindness and walking the walk Warren. Congratulations on being a wonderful human ❤️ x

$54

John Dimopoulos

$54

Ruben Rajan

Great cause, we'll go camping one day!

$54

Jalini Wijey

Well done. It is a great course Shehaan

$54

Samantha Cordell

Such a great cause Matt!

$54

Cheree Crisp

Well done Anne, a great cause.

$54

High Shine Quality Cleaning

Great initiative, keep up the good work.

$54

Carrie Bullock

$54

Tina Soulis

Good luck Nick.

$54

Jessica Antonas

Well done Quin, hope it goes well. Good luck raising some money for a great charity! Jess

$54

Ann Brownlow

Keep Warm Ben & Well Done.

$54

Monica M

What a great cause and really inspiring to see you supporting it for the 5th time. All the best!

$54

Suhas Ramesh

What a fantastic cause! Well done Deama and team!

$54

Lucy And Phoebe

Go Uncle Mark

$54

Maddie Silsby

Such a great cause!

$54

Shehani And Gimantha

Great cause. Good on you for supporting the charity.

$54

Lisa Cotton

Love this Julie. All the best for this year.

$54

Gordon Allan

Best of luck Rox! Such a great cause!

$54

Nadine Robson

Great cause. Good on you Steve.

$54

Jam Gaynor

Good on you Mousa - Great cause.

$54

Canie Macalma

$54

Giles

$54

Debra Von Senden

Happy to help out Martin Debbie baker

$54

Nicola Johnson

Thank you for supporting those in need.

$54

Richard Booth

$54

Sally Ryan

$54

Anonymous

Thank you

$53

Giselle Rayman

What a great cause! It's amazing to see people come together to raise awareness and funds for those experiencing homelessness. I hope it doesn’t rain!! :)

$53

George Angelos

Great cause Lizzy - all the best

$50

Charl

$50

Desleigh

$50

Mark Wright

Great cause and initiative Legend!

$44

Leah Borsboom

Great cause Nick.

$39

Lawrence Jackson.

Keep up the great work Warren.

$33

Kate Thomas

$33

Shane Mccormack

Well done Jane - a great cause to bring awareness for those less fortunate 👏

$33

Helen Fang

$33

Michelle Giblin

A very worthy cause - Go Jane!

$33

Mohammed Mohammed Ali

Warren, I admire the initiative you take to address this very human issue. I feel inspired by your efforts and outreach to appreciate what I have and do my part to help those that are all too often forgotten and in need. Thank you!

$28

Anonymous

$28

Monica Rodriguez

Monica

$23

Kate Hughes

Just heard on radio they are doubling contributions for 5 mins . Good luck with it all . Great thing to do

$23

Lisa Lu

$23

Colin Milne

$23

Oliver Weidlich

Good on you mate!

$23

Tracy Bevan

Great work Liz. Thanks for shining a light on this very worthy cause.

$23

Neil

$23

Anonymous

$23

Medtech Women’s Coach

Wishing you a memorable night for all the right reasons!

$20

Anonymous

$12

Ishan De Alwis

$12

Bruce Doan

Thank you for raising my awareness about this cause. I am happy to help out with what I can!

Team Members

Nanosonics Limited

Michael Kavanagh
Raised so far:
$20,336.50
My goal:
$20,000

Philips Electronics ANZ

Shehaan Fernando
Raised so far:
$6,598.55
My goal:
$6,000

MedTech International Pty Ltd

Warren Bingham
Raised so far:
$3,463.12
My goal:
$10,000

Chrysalis Advisory

Nick Northcott
Raised so far:
$3,320.30
My goal:
$5,000

Medtronic

Natalie Lawandi
Raised so far:
$2,985.99
My goal:
$5,000

Pfizer

Anne Harris
Raised so far:
$2,507.13
My goal:
$5,000

Vantive

Matthew Bain
Raised so far:
$2,196.51
My goal:
$5,000

GCC

Mousa Sharifi
Raised so far:
$1,922.09
My goal:
$5,000

Sanofi

Stephen McKechnie
Raised so far:
$1,628.32
My goal:
$5,000

Eurofield Information Solutions

Justin Lawrence
Raised so far:
$1,462.40
My goal:
$5,000

Neurizon Therapeutics

Kathryn Williams
Raised so far:
$1,385.02
My goal:
$5,000

Medical Pantry

Martin Nguyen
Raised so far:
$1,176.93
My goal:
$10,000

Harrison.ai

Mark Phillips
Raised so far:
$1,153.51
My goal:
$5,000

Medtronic

Liz Carnabuci
Raised so far:
$1,137.35
My goal:
$5,000

EST10 Recruitment

Roxanne Calder
Raised so far:
$1,122.24
My goal:
$5,000

Medtronic

Quinlan Buchlak
Raised so far:
$652.57
My goal:
$5,000

Culture Incorporated

Julie Alexander-Bingham
Raised so far:
$563.20
My goal:
$5,000

Cardinal Health

Jane Crowe
Raised so far:
$557.53
My goal:
$5,000

OneMD

Paul Bottomley
Raised so far:
$549.98
My goal:
$5,000

James Anthony Consulting

Zachary Bailey
Raised so far:
$520.66
My goal:
$4,000

VeinTech

Nikhilesh Bappoo
Raised so far:
$505.00
My goal:
$4,000

ACMD

Jeff Malone
Raised so far:
$500.00
My goal:
$5,000

Medtronic

Deama Amr
Raised so far:
$132.57
My goal:
$5,000

PPD Search

Elizabeth Pettit
Raised so far:
$80.25
My goal:
$5,000

Susan McKinnon Foundation

Benjamin Haslem
Raised so far:
$54.12
My goal:
$5,000

Sanofi

Liz Selby
Raised so far:
$52.92
My goal:
$5,000

QA RA Dynamics

Nicolette Muller
Raised so far:
$0
My goal:
$5,000

Medical Technology Association of Australia

Ian Burgess
Raised so far:
$0
My goal:
$5,000