Vicky Welgraven's Sleepout for Homelessness

0:00It's April 23rd. This is Adelaide News today, your AI-powered local news. Vicki Wellgraven is stepping up for this year's Vinnie's SA CEO Sleepout on June 18th at the Adelaide Zoo. As General Manager of the First Nations Unit at Perse, she spent over 30 years in public service, always driven by a passion to help those, facing tough times like homelessness. Her path started early in the Davenport Aboriginal Community in Port Augusta, where she learned the value of giving back despite losing her parents. Young. Now an ambassador for the Hut Street Center, she fights violence against women and children, knowing it often leads straight to housing crises. Vicki sees the whole community as family, like when she served Christmas meals to the vulnerable last year instead of staying homes. Her work on boards and campaigns shows how one person's effort sparks real change for prevention and support. Recently honored as the 2026 Aboriginal Woman of Achievement, and made a member of the Order of Australia, she's all about walking and other shoes.

1:03Through the Sleepout, it won't match long-term hardship, but it builds empathy to push for solutions. Leaders from all backgrounds are joining over 100 already signed up, proving diverse unity ends homelessness. Vicki urges everyone to grab these chances and pitch in, because every bit counts for Vinnie's essay's vital work.