Kate Drews

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

28

Individual support programs

74

Beds

299

Meals

Latest Donations

$1.03k

Anonymous

Thank you Kate!! Both for your own effort and for raising awareness and leading others to action. This is very close to my own heart here in Calgary Alberta Canada as well.

$530

Thomas Salvant

$530

Pritam Daniel

Great Work Kate! Proud to support you.

$510.50

Anonymous

$510.50

Kathy Hirschfeld

Well done, Kate.

$505

Shane Green (wayma)

Kate, you are an incredible and generous leader. The way you show up for others is genuinely inspiring. Proud to support you in this. Please let me know if I can help in any way.

$316.50

Leeanne Klan

$305.50

Rod Jackson

love your work Kate - critical and needed.

$305.50

Mick Drews

$300

Raymond Harris

Go Kate!

$263.75

Malcolm Catchpole

$162.75

George Simic

Great effort…dress warm !!

$150

K Yew

Keep warm!

$150

Lydia & Erik Isokangas

$132.65

Wayne Sanderson

Excellent cause

$127.34

Fen Leong Yong

Proud of your effort Kate !

$127.34

Brad Dalton

I’ve always been impressed when ppl with influence and position do this, very admirable Happy to support you 😎

$127.34

Rowenna Walker

Keep warm!

$127.34

Colin Rossetti

Hey Kate, Good on you for sleeping out for Vinnies - looks like you are close to your sponsorship target, no doubt you will get there soon!

$127.34

Wee Teck Yeo

Well Done Kate, very proud of you!

$127.34

Anonymous

Keep warm!

$126.62

Bianca Muldoon

You’re a star for doing this K! Stay warm and well done!

$126.62

Jules Rivers

$126.62

Anonymous

$125.50

Anonymous

Well done for getting behind such a great initiative and drawing attention to this worthy cause. I'll be thinking of you and sending warm thoughts

$124.46

Chris Miller

$124.46

Iulian

Great cause Kate, so many, need so much help!

$124.46

Sam Almeida

Such an important cause and great to see you using your leadership to make a difference and support those who need it most. Stay warm out there!

$120

Felicity Harris

Well done Kate

$120

Farah Naz

Dear Kate I really appreciate this initiative. Looking forward to meeting you one day. Warmly Farah Naz

$106.12

Anna Dennis

Thanks Kate for caring and setting an example. Best wishes with your sleep out!

$106.12

Ajay

Purpose !

$80.96

Matthieu Loussier

$80.96

Frank Carlow

Take yer woolly socks 🤔

$80.96

Ks

Thank you for your advocacy.

$80.96

Katie O’malley

Go gal! Love your work! x

$80.50

Mary Riekert

$79.16

Jordan Williams, Egis Usa

"Be The Change You Want To See", my kind of leader! Great cause. Your friend from across the pond,

$75

Renee Richardson

Great cause Kate! All the best reaching your fundraising goals.

$55.50

Melody Saunders

A great cause, well done Kate!

$54.84

Suz

$54.84

Linda Nyamaswe

Kate, you've been such an inspiration to me since I first met you (SMEC Gold Coast). It's our humanity and approachability that stood out to me, and it’s wonderful to see that translate into such impactful advocacy. Sending you all the best for the night!

$54.84

Katy Wunderlich

$54.84

Melissa Howchin

$54.84

Leeanne Bond

Great work Kate

$54.84

Nick Mower

Good luck with hitting your target Kate! Great initiative!

$54.84

Rohan Bakker

Well Done Kate

$54.84

Matthew Fenney

Great to see leaders setting the bar. Well done Kate!

$54.84

Chris Kaufman

This is a great cause to support the people who need help and a way to better understand by walking a mile in their shoes.

$53.64

Mariella Gatt

Hi Kate, well done for raising awareness and funds for this.

$30

Anonymous