Vinnies Winter Sleepout

90 students and 10 staff members came together in a powerful act of solidarity with those experiencing homelessness and hardship in our community for our annual Serviam Sleepout on Friday 13 June. What began as a night of sacrifice unfolded into a deeply moving experience, shaped by moments of stillness, learning, and shared conviction.

Participants took part in a guided workshop on Catholic Social Teaching, led by Mr Chris Nolan, Social and Ecological Justice Animator for Caritas Australia. This was followed by Lectio Divina, where students prayerfully reflected on the Gospel’s call to justice. These moments not only deepened their understanding of faith in action but also inspired them to embody the values of service and justice in tangible ways.

Thanks to this initiative, $24,000 was raised for Vinnies Kingsgrove and NSW Vinnies Vans, offering practical help and hope to those most in need. The Serviam Sleepout reminded us all that while one night cannot replicate the experience of homelessness, it can ignite compassion and deepen our commitment to justice.