Jacqueline Agius

ACT & Surrounds 2025

As a volunteer on Vinnies Night Patrol every month, I see the hidden human face of homelessness in the ACT.

On census night 2021 there were over 122 000 people experiencing homelessness across Australia. 23% were children and young people aged between 12 and 24 and 20% were First Nations People. Much more needs to be done to find real solutions to end homelessness in Australia which is why I'm joining the "Women Building Change Team" in the Vinnies Sleepout this year.

This is also my 13th year volunteering for Vinnies Night Patrol and the only time I saw significant change to homelessness in the ACT was during COVID19 when everyone was housed, and there was an increase to income support. If we can house the homeless during a pandemic, why can't we house the homeless all of the time?

The latest data shows the number of homeless persons in the ACT increased from 1596 to 1777 in 2023. The ACT rate of homelessness improved from 49 per 10 000 in 2011 (second highest nationally) to 39 per 10 000 in 2021 (second lowest Nationally). The number of homeless persons across Australia increased by 5.2% from 2016 to 2021. 

I need your support to help me reach my reach my target of $4000? 

So far this year I helped provide

12

Individual support programs

31

Beds

126

Meals

Latest Donations

$150

Luis Alves

It's rare to come across someone as thoughtful and generous as you Jacqui, your kindness and support means a lot. I appreciate everything you have done.

$126.62

Jodie Deakes

Congratulations Jackie on your support for such a great cause.

$126.62

Miles K

$300

Midori Kobayashi

$1,000

Snow Foundation

$65

Gian Falzon

$126.62

Gabriela Falzon

$126.62

Pedro

Great work Jacqui - proud of you!

$50

Nicky Che

$126.62

Marie B

$126.62

Claire H

$104.92

Debbie Balzan

Thank you for always thinking of the less fortunate, you are an inspiration.

$211

Sarah Warren

Absolute champion.

$126.62

Brooke Grey

$126.62

Jeffrey Agius

Good on you sis.

$52.92

Tshering Tashi

Noble initiative. Best wishes.

$75

Hester Chen

Go Jacqui 💪🏻

$75

Frank C

Well done Jacqui on all you do for the community

$80.25

Moconnor

$200

John Falzon

$420

Jacqueline Agius