One night isn't a lot, but it can make a whole lot of difference
Shoes, fashion and beautiful things are part of my world — but so is community, connection and caring for people.
This year I’m taking part in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout because while many of us head home each night to warmth and security, far too many Australians do not.
For one very cold Canberra winter night, I’ll sleep outside alongside other business and community leaders — not to pretend I understand homelessness from one night alone, but to help shine a light on an issue that affects far too many Australians every single day. But if it helps start conversations, raise awareness and contribute to real support for people doing it tough, then it matters.
I would truly appreciate your support. Every donation, no matter the size, helps St Vincent de Paul Society provide practical support, emergency accommodation, meals and hope to people who need it most.
If you’re able to donate, thank you. And if you can’t, sharing this page and helping spread awareness means just as much.
Thank you for being part of it.
Kate x
So far this year I helped provide
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Individual support programs
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Beds
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Meals
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Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to The Lidia Perin Foundation! Keep up all the great work.
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Anonymous
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Stft Investments Holdings
Well done Kate, it will be very cold in Canberra
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Bernadette Bryant
Congratulations Kate. A stellar effort. Good luck tomorrow night!
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Kate Dawson
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Kitchen Garden At Rodneys
Well done on raising money for such a worthy cause!
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Trish
Fantastic cause Kate well done for doing this
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Kay
Great and very much needed support in any community
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Lisa Hansen
So impressed with your dedication to a wonderful cause, I know how much you enjoy a warm bed
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Kate Cairns
So brave and what a great cause! Well done Kate x
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Anonymous
Well done Kate. I wish you much success in this endeavour. It’s such a worthwhile cause.
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Anonymous
Good on you Kate!
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Elisha
Well done girlfriend, always thinking of others xxx
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Stefanie Marris
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Natasha Lee
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Mandy Fogarty
Such a great cause!
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Jacinda Still
Great initiative 💕
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Anonymous
Thanks Kate x
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Deb Rolfe
Amazing effort Kate. Well done on supporting such a worthy cause!
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Fiona Williams
Well done, Kate!
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Sally
Well done Kate, such a great charity to support.
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Eleni
Thank you Kate for all you do to help others.
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Belinda Toll
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Double Shot Deakin
Rug up
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Carlie Watson
Great work Katiekins!
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Lisa And Scott
Awesome thing to do. Well done Kate. Lis and Scott
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Jacqui Corkhill
Great work Kate!
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Anonymous
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Fiona Fahy
You are amazing! Xx
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Fiona Thomas
Good on you Kate!
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Anonymous
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Larissa K
Love your shop Kate, and thank you for your commitment to the broader community.
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Vicky Papas
Good luck Kate. It’s an amazing cause. Well done!
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Emma Hill
Best wishes - hope you have warm shoes!!
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Emily Clare Hair
Oh my goodness Kate you’ve raised so much to help support so many families in need that is incredible so proud of you.
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Vicki Meyers
Go Kate! Thinking of you.
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Matched Donation
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Justine Warner
Good on you Kate!
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Jessica Barnes
Keep warm lovely lady xx
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Phillipa
Great job Kate! X
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Paul Soanes
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Tammie S
Great work Kate!!
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Jennifer Angelatos
Such a great thing to do Kate. Think warm thoughts when your out there.
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Lisa Murray
Well done Kate 👏🤩
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Jane Cassidy
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Maree Hourigan
Go Kate. 🥶
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Alison Freeman
Hope it all goes well Kate. x
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Ellen Ryan
You are amazing Kate! Well done 🥰❤️
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Alison B
Amazing Kate - you are always willing to support your community. Hope tomorrow night is not too cold!
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Fay
For a great cause, thank you xx
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Megan
I don’t know you, but we’ll done
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Therese Barac
Love your community spirit Kate for such an important cause. xx
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Anonymous
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Patricia Hepburn
Congrats Kate!
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P Slater
11:11
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Catherine Polglase
Well done Kate
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Sue Chadwick
Well done Kate.
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Grace
Proud of you!!! 💛✨
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Mili
Amazing Kate! Just breath🥰
