Hike the Night 2025
Hiking for Homeless Youth
On Friday 30 May, a group of Victoria’s industry leaders will strap on head torches and join Hike the Night, a unique hiking adventure under the stars in the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.
This inspiring overnight challenge invites Victoria’s property industry leaders to walk the breathtaking Two Bays Trail – a 30km trek from Dromana to Cape Schanck, showcasing the stunning coastal landscapes of Arthurs Seat State Park and Mornington Peninsula National Park before concluding at the spectacular coastal cliffs of Cape Schanck. The hike aims to raise $100,000 raise for The Haven Project – providing more beds and support for homeless and at-risk youth.
Guided by expert tour leaders from Take Shape Adventures, the group will test their endurance on a 3.5 graded trail, suitable for moderate fitness levels. While the trail includes some inclines and uneven terrain, hikers will be supported every step of the way, including regular checkpoints and trail guides to ensure a challenging and safe experience. Participants will be joined by one of the Foundation’s leading charity partners, The Salvation Army to learn from front line workers the challenges facing young people today and will gather for group meals before and after the walk to bond over their shared experience.
”"Each night around Australia there are a shockingly large number of our kids doing it tough due to homelessness. I’m looking forward to embracing a bit of discomfort to raise money for them with a great group of people from across Victoria’s property industry as we hike through the night on 30 May – I’m proud to be involved with this event and for everyone who is supporting the Foundation and this effort no matter whether large or small – we really want to say thank you, it is immensely appreciated by us and these kids!"
Tim Slattery, Chair of the Foundation's Board of Advisors in Victoria.
“We are so grateful to have these passionate industry leaders join us on this unique night hike, showing their support for the 7,000 young people in Victoria who don’t have a safe place to sleep on any given night,” says Priscilla Heathwood, State Manager, VIC. “Every step they take together during Hike the Night brings us closer to breaking the cycle of homelessness for vulnerable young people. Funds raised will go towards The Haven Project, providing safe, stable housing and vital resources to help youth build brighter futures.”
Our hikers include:
- Nicole Battley, Diversity and Inclusion Director, Property Council of Australia VIC
- Jim Dolkas, Head of Property, Wilbow Group
- Fiona Dunster, Director, FIDUN Pty Ltd
- Ross Hamilton, Partner and Head of Advisory+, Asia Pacific, Cushman & Wakefield
- Priscilla Heathwood, State Manager VIC, Property Industry Foundation
- Ola Hensworth, Chief Financial Officer, Piccolo
- Steve Hooker OAM, Founder & Director, iHi Projects
- Camille Jasson, Board Director, The Daylesford Foundation
- Kathy Johnson, Managing Director, Yarraport
- Rich Johnston, Director of Development, Plenary Group
- Rob Joyes, State Chief Executive, Colliers
- Teena Lynch, Director Property Origination, Wingate
- Whitney McLaren, Director, Clients & Strategy, Deloitte PDS Group
- Michelle McNally, Group Director, Vicinity Centres
- Ben Owen, Chief Financial Officer, ID_Corp
- Robert Pepicelli, Head of Portfolio, Healthcare, Life Sciences and Education, ISPT
- Esther Reis, Project Director, The APP Group
- Faten Sadik, Senior Development Manager, Stockland
- Tim Slattery, Managing Partner, ASA Real Estate Partners
- Bevan Towning, Chair, Property Industry Foundation
- Andrew Williams, Head of Funds Management, Tetris Capital
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