OLD DUBBO GAOL HOSTS VINNIES COMMUNITY SLEEPOUT 2025
Residents are encouraged to support those in need at the 2025 Vinnies Community Sleepout in Dubbo this year by registering to spend the night at the Old Dubbo Gaol.
The fundraising event will be held on Friday 29 August and will see community members brave the cold for a night, with the aim to raise funds for people experiencing homelessness.
Modelled after the annual CEO sleep out that takes place in metropolitan cities, the Dubbo Community Sleep Out is open to all, with Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) partnering with Dubbo Vinnies to ensure funds raised stay local.
DRC Mayor Josh Black said the Community Sleepout was an important event in the annual calendar and a great way to help out those doing it tough.
“The Community Sleepout allows us to bring awareness to this issue and raise some much-needed funding for Vinnies in the process.
“Council is proud to host this event at our Old Dubbo Gaol and help Vinnies assist the more than 240 people living homelessly in the region,” Clr Black said.
St Vincient de Paul Society NSW Regional Director North West Sarah Wilson is keen to see as many people as possible at the event, with a range of businesses represented.
“Everyone can play a role in addressing hardship occurring in communities and we hope to see people join us for the Vinnies Community Sleepout next month,” Ms Wilson said.
Money raised this year will go towards providing essential ablution facilities for people experiencing homelessness in the region.
Participants are encouraged to bring along a sleeping bag, pillow, water bottle, warm clothing and a blanket if they feel the cold.
To register for the Dubbo Community Sleepout, visit my.fundraise.vinniesnsw.org.au/vinnies-community-sleepouts/dubbo-vinnies-community-sleepout-2025
Last Edited: 08 Aug 2025