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.
So far this year I helped provide
16
Individual support programs
42
Beds
168
Meals
Latest Donations
$530
Ian
$405.50
Kylie Rendina
$300
W & E Higbie
Good luck Kylie!
$127.34
Ada Weldon
Great work, stay warm
$127.34
Ali
You are amazing - stay warm! X
$127.34
Steve
Great work Kylie for an important cause.
$127.34
Kaylene Dale
Great work Kylie!
$127.34
Jenny Browne
Thanks for doing this Kylie.
$127.34
Leena Pradhan
Great work Kylie! Thank you for inspiring us :)
$127.34
Tracey O’brien
Such an important cause and wonderful of you to support it in such a meaningful way.
$120
Priya Sen
Keep up the good work.
$120
Justine Jones
Good on you Kylie! Stay warm :)
$106.12
Mel V
Great work Kylie!
$106.12
Kylie King
It takes a lot of heart and dedication to raise money for a good cause, and you're making a real difference. Keep shining your light Kylie :)
$106.12
Megan Dunn
Really important cause Kylie, thank you for your effort to fundraise and highlight the need
$106.12
Lachelle West
$106.12
Double Shot Deakin
Rug up
$80.96
Faye Tripovich
$80.96
Sue Jellis
$80.96
Jessica Cameron
Great that you're shining a light on homelessness.
$80.96
Leanne
Remember your thermals. thanks for the fundraising to keep Vinnies Night Vans going.
$80.96
Shelagh Keith
$80.96
Kelly Samson
$80.96
Mel Guyatt
$80.96
Emma Turek
Add brave and crazy to your point just of amazing talents! Such a kind thing to do. X❤️
$80.96
Betty G
Well done, Kylie
$80.96
Bernardine Guy
You legend! Thank you for what you have achieved very proud to know you. 💕
$80.96
Megan
Triple thermals in order 🌻
$80.96
Alison Chandra
$80.96
Susan Riding
$80.96
Adrienne Gross
$80.96
Anthony And Dionne Keating
$80.96
Justine Pammenter
Stay warm!
$80.06
Jaye Forester
I know this challenge will come with some extra hurdles for you, but that just makes your commitment to helping others even more meaningful. Thank you for choosing discomfort for one night to shine a light on those who don’t get to choose. Wishing you strength, warmth and lots of donations.
$75
Hendo
Great cause! Love you Kylie 🫶🏻
$54.84
Penny
Great Job Kylie! Stay warm x
$54.84
Penny Lucas
Well Done Kylie Great initiative
$54.84
Colin Cocks
$54.84
Narrelle Mcphail
Well done and good luck x
$54.84
Cheryl Bocking
Good Luck Kylie
$54.84
Emilija Balog
All the best Kylie.
$54.84
Glenda
$54.84
Theresa Donaldson
$54.84
Charis Tyrrel
$54.84
Sue Woods
Well done Kylie. Great achievement
$53.64
Joe Buffone
Continued sense of service good on you Kylie.
$44.71
Ves Gavranich
What a wonderful contribution Kylie
$33.87
Mariam Hafiz
Well done Kylie - you make us proud!
$23.50
Well done.