Vinnies Canberra/Goulburn

13/06/2026

Congratulations to Dr Stephen Utick OAM on receiving the Medal of the Order of Australia for his service to community and conservation.

For more than 50 years, Steven has been a member of our Waramanga Conference. Over these years, he has supported people facing hardship by showing up with care, respect, and a deep belief in the dignity of every person.

As he says, real change starts with people. Thank you Stephen 💙

11/06/2026

With just one week to go until the 2026Vinnies CEO Sleepout, we’re proud to recognise the incredible event partners helping make this event possible. 💙

A heartfelt thank you to the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Elect Printing, Knight Shift, COS and MOX Productions. Your support is instrumental in bringing this important night to life, raising vital funds and shining a light on the reality of homelessness in our community. ❄️

Together, we’re making a difference—and there’s still time to get involved. You can still make a difference by donating to the event or sponsoring a participant, helping us support people experiencing homelessness when they need it most.

Donate now: https://cg.vinnies.org.au/fsl

11/06/2026

We’re heading to the Batemans Bay Volunteer Expo! 🎉

Whether you’ve got a little time or a lot, volunteering with Vinnies is a rewarding way to give back. Your time directly supports people in your own community, whether through food relief, basic household essentials, or a friendly conversation when it matters most.

Pop by our stall and have a chat with the team to learn about our volunteering opportunities 💙

💛 Recently moved to Batemans Bay or Moruya and looking for connection?

Come to your local Expo and connect with our 30+ friendly community organisations. You might just find your new tribe, a new favourite hobby, or something you never expected!

Moruya:
📅 Friday, 12th June
⏰ 11am – 2pm
📍 Moruya Memorial RSL Hall - 11 Page St, Moruya

Batemans Bay:
📅 Saturday, 13th June
⏰ 10am – 2pm
📍 Batemans Bay Bunnings Warehouse - 32-34 Princes Hwy, Batemans Bay

10/06/2026

Have you ever thought about giving a food hamper? Unpack one with us 👇

For $81, you can provide a hamper packed with essentials like:
🥛 Long-life milk
🍝 Pasta
🥫 Tinned goods

Simple items, but for someone doing it tough, it can mean everything.

Food that lasts. Food that means someone doesn’t have to go hungry.

With rental costs climbing, fuel prices skyrocketing and household budgets being stretched to the limit, more and more people are being forced to choose between buying food or paying rent.

Will you give a food hamper this Winter?

Make a tax-deductible donation before 30 June: https://cg.vinnies.org.au/0hc

09/06/2026

Help warm Canberra this winter.

Poppyfield Commons is partnering with Vinnies Canberra/Goulburn with the Winter Coat Drive to support the Vinnies Winter Appeal. Winter essentials are being collected at Poppyfield Commons including coats, scarves, gloves and more to support people in our community doing it tough.

📍 Thursdays, 3:30–5:30pm
📍 Poppyfield Commons, Dickson

Can’t donate items? Support Vinnies with a financial contribution to the Vinnies Winter Appeal by visiting https://cg.vinnies.org.au/oeo

09/06/2026

Winter has arrived, bringing cold temperatures, freezing rain, and biting wind...

And as the nights grow colder, and the cost of living pressures are rising, people experiencing homelessness in ACT and the surrounding region are desperate for shelter, food, warmth, and support.

But tonight, YOU can Gift A Night Off the Streets to sponsor a night's crisis accommodation to support a person struggling on our streets in this cold winter weather.

Because when you’re alone and sleeping rough, it’s nice to know someone is looking out for you. ❤️

Gift A Night Off the Streets tonight: https://bit.ly/gift-a-night-act

Provide a warm bed, hot meal, and clean clothes to someone doing it tough.

07/06/2026

Hi, I’m Mike from Vinnies 👋

Every day, I meet people like David*, pushed into homelessness by a sudden crisis. One month he had stable work and a home… the next, he couldn’t afford rent and was sleeping rough in the cold ❄️

“I couldn’t believe how quickly it happened,” David said.

It’s happening more and more. People who never expected to need help are now asking where they’ll sleep or when they’ll eat.

At Vinnies, we’re doing all we can, but we can’t do it without you. Your generous donation can help provide a room in crisis accommodation this winter – the first step to rebuilding a life.

💛 Please give generously today: https://vinnies.link/3xyrfp

*Names and images changed to protect privacy.

06/06/2026

📚✨ Ready to get back into study?

The Clemente Education Program supports people who have experienced setbacks in their education by providing free-of-charge classes, helping them re-engage with their community.

Clemente Semester 2, 2026 enrolments are now open!

Join a supportive learning environment, explore new ideas, and build skills that last a lifetime.

Your journey starts here 👉 vinnies.link/clemente

05/06/2026

A huge thank you to The Lidia Perin Foundation for powering yesterday’s Dollar Match Day 💙

Because of your generosity, the entire $50,000 matching pool was exhausted, helping drive an incredible $179,700 raised in just one day.

That’s real impact ✨

Together, these funds will help provide meals, accommodation, and long-term support for people experiencing homelessness, support that can truly transform lives 🍴🏡

Grateful to everyone who donated and helped lead the way against homelessness.

You can still make a difference by donating to the event or sponsoring a participant 👉 go to https://cg.vinnies.org.au/7zn

03/06/2026

🚨 IT’S LIVE: DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT

Vinnies CEO Sleepout Dollar Match Day is on now!

Thanks to the generosity of The Lidia Perin Foundation, every donation to the Vinnies CEO Sleepout will be matched dollar-for-dollar — up to $1,000 per donation, until we hit $50,000.

Every donation to the Vinnies CEO Sleepout is being matched dollar for dollar.
Don’t wait, it won’t last long!🏃💙

Donate here: https://cg.vinnies.org.au/t0s