Michael Riches

Brisbane and Regional 2025

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 spent 8 nights sleeping in a tent on the Kokoda Track and that was hard.  I cannot imagine how difficult it is for our fellow Australians who have to do it night after night with little hope of it ending.  That feeling must be overwhelming. 

To help break the devastating cycle of homelessness, I need your support. Will you help me to reach my target? Please donate whatever you can but please know that the more you donate the greater the difference you will make to people who need it most.

So far this year I helped provide

17

Individual support programs

45

Beds

182

Meals

Latest Donations

$50

Gerard Ryan

$505

Ray Neill

Great work making this sacrifice Michael. As they say - one night isn’t a lot but you doing it is making a difference.

$106.12

Sian Newnham

$211

Stephen T

A worthy cause. I hope the rain stays away for you.

$211

Anonymous

$80.25

Tanya Waller

A great and worthwhile cause. Goodluck.

$80.25

Matthew Miller

Hi Michael, best of luck with the CEO sleepout and keeping your socially minded daughter happy. I hope you are doing it as a father daughter bonding session. Best regards, Matt

$126.62

Bronwyn Morris

Great work Michael!

$106.12

Rosalind Jones

A great cause, thank you for being part of it.

$263.75

David Hamill

Well done and sleep tight Michael!

$1,000

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

What a great cause! We hope this contribution helps you reach your goal. Jodie, Anna, Eddie, Dan, Lucy and Corrs

$120

Craig Sainsbury

Sleep well!!

$54.12

Stephanie C

$50

Barry O Malley

Great cause, best of luck Michael!

$54.12

Jason Dyki

great cause Michael

$52.92

Sophie Riches

Such a great cause and keen to hear how you go on the night!

$126.62

Chris Urzaa

Hi Michael, This is a good cause. Happy to donate. Thanks Chris.

$106.12

Adam Stapledon

$54.12

Jonathan Blakey

$75

Jesse Knight

$312.90

Kevin Barlow

$100

Philippa Stone

$54.12

Anonymous

Congratulations Michael for being involved in an excellent cause

$312.90

Eddie Scuderi

$126.62

Liesl Burman

$126.62

Eileen Doyle

$1,000

Michael Riches