Rick Persse

South Australia 2026

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. I'm taking part in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout again 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.

To help break the devastating cycle of homelessness, I need your support. Will you help me to reach my target? Any donation is greatly appreciated and can make a huge difference to people who need it most.

So far this year I helped provide

16

Individual support programs

43

Beds

174

Meals

Funds raised over the years

Latest Donations

$530

Lewis Stratton

I have reason to be personally grateful to Vinnies. So happy to help out.

$305.50

Anonymous

$250

Anonymous

Great effort Rick

$215

Dpc&dtf Staff

Good luck, Rick!

$215

Dpc And Dtf Staff Fundraising

$200

Matched Donation from Michael Vawser, Project Director, TotalEnergies H2

Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to Michael Vawser! Keep up all the great work.

$200

Matched Donation

Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to SA Power Networks & Enerven Employee Foundation. Keep up all the great work!

$162.75

Anonymous

An important cause ❤️

$158.25

Buddha

$150

Dutts

$150

Kevin Cantley

$127.34

Matched Donation

Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to SA Power Networks & Enerven Employee Foundation. Keep up all the great work!

$127.34

Anonymous

Great cause Rick, sleep well 👍

$127.34

Anonymous

Go you good thing!

$125.50

Matt Clemow

$125.18

Danielle De Nadai

Great work Rick! 👏🏼👏🏼

$106.12

Kamran Khan

This is an inspiring initiative. I owe so much of what I’ve achieved to Australia and its people, so it means a lot to support a cause like this. Proud to be part of this initiative in my humble way. Please accept my humble contribution and best wishes for your efforts.

$106.12

Nari Chandler

Stay warm!!

$103.35

Alicia

Great cause, Rick. Our nana was a long time Vinnies volunteer. I hope to follow suit one day.

$100

David Mazzone

Great effort Rick

$80.96

Cat Blaikie

$80.96

John Chapman

$80.96

Audrey

$80.50

Brenton Westley

Great work Rick

$80.50

Mehdi Doroudi

$80.50

Charlie-helen Robinson

Great to see Rick. Well done in raising awareness.

$75

Grace Love

$75

Matched Donation

Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to SA Power Networks & Enerven Employee Foundation. Keep up all the great work!

$75

Mel Maida

$54.84

Hamish Cameron

$54.84

Patricia Tomasi

All the best Rick!

$54.84

Anonymous

$54.84

Michelle Stone

$54.84

Jess Pisani

Well done Rick

$54.84

Rosanne

A great cause. Wishing you a warm night!

$54.84

Connie Freeman

You're making a difference. Stay warm!

$54.84

Will Evans

Sleep well

$54.84

Anonymous

$54.84

Matched Donation

Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to SA Power Networks & Enerven Employee Foundation. Keep up all the great work!

$54.84

Fothers

Well done Rick!

$54.84

Gemma Smyth

$54.12

Mardi Barry

$50

Nicholas Priest

$44.71

Lisa Cox

$30.50

Deb Chenoweth

Keep up the great work

$30

Fiona Melillo

Well done Rick. Stay warm and sleep well (if you can).

$25.50

Anonymous

$23.50

Mandy Milligan

$20

Teena