You can make a difference
Every day, Vinnies changes lives. We assist people in their time of need and give hope to thousands of men, women and children who turn to us for help and support. You too have the power to change lives. By inspiring action in our community and fundraising for Vinnies, you can be the hope that so many people are looking for. Whether you create or join a Sleepout, get involved with Team Vinnies, sponsor a friend or team, or fundraise your own way, together, we can do something about it!
ABOUT VINNIES
Everyone deserves a safe place to call home. That’s why Vinnies is raising money to provide people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage with vital access to food and accommodation. We also provide education, counselling, employment and health services to help break the cycle of poverty in the long term.
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Vinnies Community Sleepout
Get your community together and gain some insight around the realities of homelessness. Whether you’re a workplace or a sporting club, your community can help raise awareness and funds by sleeping rough for one night in support of Vinnies Homeless Services.
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Vinnies School Sleepout
A Vinnies School Sleepout allows students and School communities to get a glimpse of homelessness by “sleeping rough” for one night. The Vinnies School Sleepout is an opportunity to raise awareness and funds for Vinnies Homeless Services in the local community.
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Team Vinnies
Whether fitness is your thing or you cross the finish line in fancy dress, make a difference with your next race by joining Team Vinnies to participate in upcoming events and fundraising to break the cycle of homelessness.
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Fundraise your way
Got your own idea? From BBQs to bake sales and everything in between, get creative and fundraise your way. You might consider a dinner party, fashion parade, auction, raffle or sporting event. Get your community together to have fun and make a difference.
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UPCOMING VINNIES EVENTS
Find a Vinnies EventYour IMPACT supports Australians experiencing homelessness
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READ PAIGE'S STORY
When most kids were getting ready for the HSC, Paige was fending for herself on the streets. At just 15, Paige found herself totally alone. Her mother had passed away after suffering from leukaemia, she wasn’t welcome or safe in her father’s home...
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READ SARAH'S STORY
For years Sarah found herself trapped in a violent relationship. Scared and helpless, she turned to drugs and alcohol to cope. Sarah was down and out, but there was a glimmer of hope left in her life – her children...
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READ VICTOR'S STORY
When Victor was a young man, he arrived in Australia completely alone. He had left everything behind – his family, his friends, and even his qualifications. His nursing degree was not recognised in Australia so Victor did...
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READ ESTELLE'S STORY
When Estelle was 6 years old her mother passed away from breast cancer. Her father was a drug addict and unable to care for her and her brother. Estelle was raised by her grandparents until the age of 13, when she had no choice but to live with her father...
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