Vinnies Victoria

You roll out your sleeping bag onto a piece of cardboard. The ground is cold, the night is long and suddenly, the idea of “home” takes on a whole new meaning. For one night, Victorian CEOs and business leaders give up their warm beds to sleep out in the cold. It’s uncomfortable, humbling and deeply impactful. Because while they do it for a night, 30,000+ Victorians live this reality all year. Through the Vinnies CEO Sleepout, you will hear from people with lived experience of homelessness, listen to powerful guest speakers, and take part in activities that open eyes - and hearts. It’s not just about awareness. It’s about action. Every dollar raised helps provide food, shelter and long-term support to Victorians experiencing homelessness. This isn’t just a fundraiser. It’s a night that changes you. June 18 will be a night that reminds us how fortunate we are and how powerful compassion can be when it turns into action.

When hundreds of Victorian CEOs gather together to lead with compassion, something powerful happens - connection replaces competition and a shared purpose takes centre stage. That sense of community and fulfilment is what true leadership is all about. This is the experience of so many leaders who participate in Vinnies CEO Sleepout.

"No child should ever grow up without a home because that's what really fundamentally sets people up for success in the future.” That belief is what drives Max Bergh and so many of our CEOs and community leaders to step into the cold for one night to raise funds, awareness and hope for people experiencing homelessness around Victoria.

The best leaders don’t just talk about making a difference - they do it. Spend one night in the cold to raise funds and awareness for the 30,000+ Victorians who experience homelessness every single day.

One night in the cold to raise funds and awareness for the 30,000+ Victorians who experience homelessness every single day. But it isn’t just a fundraiser. You will hear from people with lived experience of homelessness. You will connect with leaders and create lasting change. It’s also a night that will leave a lasting impact on you and the way you lead.

When hundreds of CEOs gather together to lead with compassion, something powerful happens - connection replaces competition and a shared purpose takes centre stage. That sense of community and fulfilment is what true leadership is all about.