Philip Smethurst

Western Australia 2026

One night is a small sacrifice for a big difference in someone’s tomorrow

Through my work in travel, I’m fortunate to experience incredible hotels, resorts and cruise ships around the world — something I never want to take for granted. The reality is that every night in Australia, thousands of people don’t have the certainty of a safe place to sleep, including many right here in WA.

This year, I’m taking part in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout with the St Vincent de Paul Society to help raise funds and awareness for Australians experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.

For one night, I’ll be sleeping outside to better understand the challenges many people face every day, while supporting programs that provide emergency accommodation, food, support services and pathways to rebuilding lives.

I’d really appreciate your support in helping me reach my fundraising target. Every donation makes a genuine difference, and even $100 can help provide essential support to someone doing it tough.

Thank you for your support.

So far this year I helped provide

4

Individual support programs

12

Beds

49

Meals

Latest Donations

$530

Galabinga

Dale and I are extremely proud of you and admire that you are taking part of this. All the best for the night and hope the fundraising goes well. We will be your personal UberEats delivery driver for fine champagne if we are allowed ..

$423.60

Philip Smethurst

$127.34

Julie Denovan

Best wishes Phil

$120

Robert B

Very humble and inspiring. Good work Phil!

$106.12

Jessica Celesti

Amazing Phil. 👏

$100

Edwina Cheong

You’re doing an amazing thing Phil, I hope the night stays dry for you! x

$75

Ali Banks

From a chat over dinner to action! Love your work Phil 👏 Awesome cause!

$10

Anonymous