One night isn't a lot, but it can make a whole lot of difference
Every night, thousands of Australians experience homelessness. The scale of the issue is confronting — but it is not insurmountable.
This year, I am participating in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout to raise funds for the St Vincent de Paul Society, supporting Australians facing homelessness and hardship. For one night, I will sleep outside — not as a symbolic gesture, but as a reminder of the daily reality too many in our community endure.
Homelessness is complex. It intersects with domestic violence, mental health, addiction, and economic hardship. Breaking the cycle requires coordinated support, funding, and community leadership.
Helping people stay safe is the primary driver for me personally and for Gatekeeper Systems. Whether that is protecting retail teams from violence, safeguarding communities, or supporting those most vulnerable — safety and dignity matter.
If you are able, I ask for your support. A donation of $50 — or any amount you can contribute — will directly assist people who need it most.
Together, we can make a tangible difference.
Thank you for your support.
So far this year I helped provide
20
Individual support programs
54
Beds
217
Meals
Latest Donations
$1.03k
Dpw Maintenance
$1.03k
Gatekeeper Systems Inc.
$510.50
Paul Bessant
$505
Sos Maintenance Services
We can donate you a shopping trolley as well to store your belongings?!!!
$316.50
Nick Trudgett
Lets Get Started
$300
Hmh Advisory
Great work Nick
$300
Matched Donation
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$126.62
Terri Martorana
$126.62
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$126.62
Paul Jones
Good luck Nick with this great cause!
$125.50
Serena Goh
Great cause Nick - well done and thank you for your generous gesture.
$118.85
Berman
Good luck sir
$105.50
Steven Campbell
Great cause Nick
$105.50
Eric Wo
Hi Nick, I was really moved by your love of people hurting on the streets with no permanent home and shelter and your decision to do something about it including raising money for them and sleeping under cardboards for a night in the middle of Australian winter. Homelessness is also a problem in the United States. I don't think it's a problem that can be entirely solved by government, but it's a problem that can be reduced with human kindness and volunteers like you. Thank you for stepping up.
$100
Greg Giere
$85.48
Jenny Moore
Its an amazing thing to do, good on you x
$80.50
Matched Donation
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$80.50
Eamon Perry
Great cause, all the best with the sleep out Nick!
$80.25
Barb Zanier
Don’t forget your blanket
$80.06
Silvia Jung
$75
Samantha
Sleep tight
$55.50
Charbel Massoud
Great initiative Nick - enjoy the night out.
$55.50
Nicole Smith
$55.50
Matched Donation
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$54.84
Jason Clinch
Well done Nick great support
$54.84
Matt Day
Make sure you remember spare underwear Nick
$54.84
James, Elle, Adriana, Romeo & Ilaria
$54.84
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$54.84
Nathan Hambrook
Great work. Hope you hit the target 🎯
$54.84
Redfern Retail Risk
Well done Nick great cause.
$54.84
Roger Playdon
Well done son.
$54.12
Ray
Good on ya mate.
$54.12
Eliseo Pavone
Go for it. I‘ll sponsor also a pasta and vino rosso next time we see each other
$50
Denise Aberlic
$50
Lisa
$40
Rosie Zele
What a great cause, Nick!
$30.50
Theresa Hovenstine
$28.43
Gwen Kelly
Have a good sleep Nic 😴😴
$25.50
Ridma Batangala
$25.50
Stuart Cotterill
Good luck Nick!
$25
Anonymous
$25
Brad And Katie
$20.50
Matched Donation
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$20.50
Kylie Scott
You are doing a wonderful thing :)
$20
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$20
Sylvia
A worthy cause Nick. Good luck
$20
Chris Barwick
Nicely Done Mr Trudgett - great cause.
$15.50
Bob Nazaro
I am happy to donate, i wish i could do more. I buy food and coffee for the homeless people in the town where I live. Bob
$11.80
Dani Goldfinch
$11.56
Anonymous
$10
Dianne Mittermaier
$10
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Such a great cause Nick The struggle is so real for so many Enjoy your night under the stars