Creating pathways out of home together

Every day, thousands of Victorians are experiencing homelessness - couch surfing, sleeping in cars, or one bill away from losing their home. This Homelessness Week (3–9 August 2026), we're shining a light on how St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria is creating pathways out of homelessness and preventing it for good. Here's what's driving it and how you can help.

42 residents have moved into their brand-new homes following the completion of our Kennington redevelopment, Stage 1.

On 22 July 2026 residents, builders and the Vinnies team came together to officially open the new building, with speakers reflecting on the site's history before looking forward to the next phase of this redevelopment.

State Council President, Brendan Podbury and resident Trish, cut the ribbon to declare Stage 1 open. 

Vinnies is thrilled to launch the Vinnies Wedding Pop-Up. 

Four days of one-of-a-kind wedding fashion, curated racks and the kind of finds you can only get from op shopping. Plus loads of new (with tags) wedding and bridesmaid dresses.

Where:      The District Docklands, 33 Wharf Street, Melbourne
When:       Thursday 20 - Sunday 23 August 2026, 10.00am - 6.00pm

357 CEOs and community leaders slept out at Skyline Carpark, Federation Square, Melbourne.

$1.8 million+ raised (and counting) to expand safe accommodation for women, children and people who identify as LGBTQI+ escaping family domestic violence.

Click here to donate: 2026 VINNIES CEO SLEEPOUT

David found out how easy it is to lose everything and be pushed into homelessness.

All his life he worked hard but then the work dried up and he found himself unable to pay the rent. It was a devastating shock. In a few short months, he went from a well-paid job to sleeping in a park.

All it took was one sudden setback and David was sleeping rough.

This winter, more and more people like David are being pushed into homelessness. All it takes is one sudden crisis.