Kylie Rendina

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.

I’ll be doing this as the President of Zonta Club of Canberra Breakfast. In ZCCB we especially advocate for older women facing housing crisis as an increasingly vulnerable cohort. In December 2025, 550 women presented as being homeless or potentially homeless in ACT, 100 women aged 55+ presenting in need of urgent housing assistance.

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.