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Ricky Peranara

Working toward Singer / Performer
Where Mascot, Sydney
Closing 73 days left
Raised so far $0.00 of $1,850.00 0 of 2 items covered

The story

Ricky Peranara, 49 – career musician now rebuilding after losing his home.

The backstory: Played guitar and sang in working bands for over 25 years. Toured regionally, did session work, taught lessons. Never wealthy, but always made it work. In 2024, a series of setbacks hit: his longtime partner left, his landlord sold the property, and a…

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shoulder injury stopped him from performing for 4 months. Without a gig income, rent went unpaid. He was evicted and has been couch-surfing and sleeping in his van for the last 6 months.

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Closes in 73 days

Ricky Peranara

0/2 items covered

Covered items are bought direct from the supplier within 3 business days.

Remaining: $1,850

Before this board opened

What we check, every time

  • Referred through Street Buffet or a partner service
  • Circumstances and need confirmed
  • Every item quoted by the named supplier
  • Participant agreement signed
  • Media and photo consent signed
  • A realistic path to paid work identified

Where the money goes

Uber Voucher – Transport to Gigs
Uber Transport $500.00
Rode Microphone and Speaker Kit
JB Hifi $1,350.00
Total $1,850.00

Every line is a quoted price from the named supplier. The Foundation pays each supplier direct and posts the receipt on this page. No money is handed to the participant as cash.