John O'Brien

Brisbane and Regional 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

18

Individual support programs

48

Beds

194

Meals

Funds raised over the years

Latest Donations

$1.03k

Jo-anne Longland

Hope you sleep well

$530

Gerard O'brien

Great work for a great cause

$530

Terry

Good on you John. Your commitment to the CEO sleepout and supporting our friend doing it tough is inspiring.

$525

John O'brien

$500

Paul Megram

$318.90

B&m Vam Heerden

God is still writing your story; this chapter is not the end.

$215

Michael O'brien

$215

Trish Geritz

$127.34

Stephanie Kosmala

We appreciate your consistent dedication to SVDP.

$127.34

Anonymous

$127.34

David Neven

Good on you John! Inspiring leadership and your story is helping to break through the stigma of the disaster of homelessness. You are a legend among the many who are doing their bit to end this terrible situation.

$127.34

Kylie Brown

$127.34

Clayton And Martine Payne

$120

Daniel Klemm

$120

Roxanne Martens

$120

Melissa

Keep the pizzas coming

$106.12

Chris Wessels

$106.12

Geoff Luscombe

Keep dry John

$106.12

Jimmy, Michele, Clio & Basil

Thanks for raising awareness and funds for people experiencing homelessness. Good luck with the Sleepout!

$80.96

Eric Williamson

$80.96

Anonymous

You do this + so much more, inspirational & THANKYOU!!

$80.96

Laura

Thanks for doing this for all the people in need out there.

$80.96

Lesley

Happy sleeping John you do a wonderful job backing up every year 😊

$80.96

Galina Hirtzel

Amazing cause John! Thank you :-)

$54.84

Sheridan Peluso

$54.84

Carol Niland

Wonderful cause John

$54.84

Michael Peluso

$54.84

Debbie Lunn

Have fun camping wrap up it's going to be cold!

$33.87

Suzanne Hargreaves