One night isn't a lot, but it can make a whole lot of difference
This year I’m taking part in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout for the first time.
Rough sleeping in Frankston City is at a four-year high, with more
than 50 people identified as sleeping rough in May 2026. Beyond that, many more
are experiencing homelessness in less visible ways - staying in crisis
accommodation, on couches, in cars, or in overcrowded and insecure housing.
For one night, I’ll be sleeping outside. While this can’t replicate the reality of homelessness, it’s an opportunity to stand in solidarity and raise awareness of the reality too many people in our community face every day.
I’m taking part to help raise funds for services providing safe accommodation, including for people escaping violence. But just as importantly, I want to shine a light on the growing scale and complexity of homelessness and the urgent need for all levels of government to work together to reduce rough sleeping and give people long-term housing security.
In Frankston City, this challenge is becoming more acute—and the need for action has never been greater.
With the State Election in November, there is an important opportunity to prioritise solutions that reduce rough sleeping and deliver secure housing and better support for those doing it toughest.
If you’re in a position to support, I would greatly appreciate it. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps make a real difference.
Thank you for your generosity.
So far this year I helped provide
10
Individual support programs
27
Beds
111
Meals
Latest Donations
$318.90
Naveen Radhappan
$318.90
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$162.75
Trisha Taylor
$162.75
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$127.34
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Anonymous
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Diana White
Well done Sue and Frankston City
$80.96
Ross
$80.96
Roslyn Nichol
Hi you good thing!
$80.96
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$80.96
Vishal Gupta
All the best Mayor Baker
$75
Claire Harvey
Go well, Mayor Baker!
$54.84
Tammy Ryan
Thank you Mayor for playing your part in such an incredibly important initiative. Thanks for your leadership and the inspiration that you foster.
$54.84
Lucinda Bertram
Well done, Sue. I’d love to hear about your night. Knowing how strongly you advocate for more public housing, I’m sure the experience will be both eye-opening and a powerful reminder of the impact you’re working to make.
$54.84
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$54.84
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Gaye Wallace
$54.84
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Tammy B
Proud to support you in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout!
$54.84
Matt M
Stay warm
$54.84
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$54.84
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Melanie Boulton
Good luck
$54.84
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Merryn Wheeler
Great job stepping up, raising awareness, and helping bring people closer to safe, secure and affordable housing.
$54.84
Kristen
Good luck
$33.15
Damien Kease
Well done. Hope this helps drive more awareness and action for such an important cause.
$33.15
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$29.58
Jason Rodwell
For many of us, homelessness is just one health, financial, or relationship crisis away from reality. Thanks Mayor Baker for leading by example and advocacy on an issue that disproportionately affects our community.
$29
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$29
Rob Lean
$28.43
Emily Green
Good luck! 💚
$28.43
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$28.43
Anonymous
Thank you for your empathetic and thoughtful leadership Mayor Baker
$28.43
Heidi Irvine
Proud of you!
$28.43
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$28.43
Cr Nathan Butler
Great cause! ⛺️
$28.43
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$25
Michael M
$25
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$23.50
Debbie Charlesworth
$23.50
Cherie
Well done. All the best and keep warm Sue.
$23.02
Rachel Masters
Thank you Mayor Baker for stepping up to this challenge to raise awareness and funds for what is such an important issue in our community. Good luck, I hope it's a meaningful experience and that the weather isn't too cold.
$20
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$20
Kieran Mckernan
Stay Warm!!
$17.66
Anonymous
$17.66
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$15
Nadine Roberts
Well done in contributing to a worthy cause.
$11.80
Narelle Algie
$11.80
Karen Colquhoun
Such a worthy cause. All the best for a great experience at the sleep out!
$11.80
Sally Taylor
Good luck!
$11.80
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$11.80
Natalie Pharaoh
$11.80
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$5
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$5
Well done on your initiative and all the best.