Orange Sky Australia

02/11/2026

And that's a wrap... Sudsy September has come to an end but the impact will live on to support over 8,000 Aussies doing it tough!

This year we had so many incredible Sudsy Challengers keeping their kits on, carrying the challenge and spreading the word. Together, participants have helped provide over 9,500 fresh loads of laundry to those who need it most.

Thanks LOADS for sparking conversations, raising funds and positively connecting your communities. Here are our leaderboards as they stand at the end of Sudsy September, though these will surely change as our challengers carry on through November.

🏢 Top Workplaces
Adairs - Over $25,00
Vanderlande - Over $13,500
Aurizon - Over $13,00
Acis - Over $9,500
Auto & General - Over $4,500

🏫 Top Schools
Canterbury College - Over $56,500
St Joseph's Nudgee College - Over $16,500
Katoomba High School - Official - Over $8,500
St Rita's College - Over $7,000
Treacy Tigers - Over $5,500

🧍 Top Fundraisers
Emily Pritchard - Over $4,00
Helen Scicluna - Over $3,500
Ruth Kingsbury - Over $2,000
Brody Huckin - Over $2,00
Owin Keogh - Over $2,00

🤝🏻 Top Teams
The Sunshine Coasters - Over $6,500
The Lost Socks - Over $3,000
KiwiOnWheels - Over $150

A huge heartfelt thank you to each and every participant who donned the orange tee for 3 consecutive days to raise vital funds and awareness for those doing it tough in our communities 🧡

30/10/2026

What does it mean to feel connected to your community?

Sometimes, it’s a familiar face who remembers your name. A conversation that turns into a laugh. Or having a place where you can show up, be yourself and feel part of something.

At Orange Sky, we see the power of these moments every day. And it’s why we believe our work is about so much more than laundry and showers. It’s about creating opportunities for connection, building relationships and helping people feel part of their community.

It’s a belief we share with our mates at REA Group, who have been alongside us since 2017.

That’s why we’re so pleased to share that REA and Orange Sky are continuing our incredible partnership for another three years! After nearly a decade of working together, we’re excited to keep building on what we’ve started and creating more opportunities for connection in the communities we’re part of.

A big thank you to the REA team for backing us for the last 9 years (and counting!) 🧡

29/10/2026

Did you know all Orange Sky shirts are printed by hand? Meet Nev, Orange Sky's go-to-guy! Nev does everything from screen printing Orange Sky's shirts and hoodies, to keeping HQ ship shape to building pallets for our remote stock to travel to remote communities.

Having just celebrated 10 years with Orange Sky, Nev has fond memories of seeing Nic and Lucas grow up, connecting with the team and helping build Orange Sky up to the service that it is today.

Thanks for everything, Nev! We couldn't do it without you.

26/10/2026

Turns out, you’re never too young to make a difference...

We recently paid a visit to Our Lady of the Rosary Kenmore to meet their inspiring Years 5 and 6 students.

Not only did they host a school fair to raise funds for Orange Sky, but they were also super eager to learn more about how their support directly helps friends doing it tough.

When we asked them about their biggest takeaways from the presentation, their answers blew us away! From recognising that the smallest things can make a big impact, that hardship can be invisible and a strong desire to support their community.

Thank you OLR Kenmore for your kindness, generosity and for showing that you’re never too young to make a huge difference in someone’s day!

22/10/2026

For Peter, Orange Sky isn’t just a laundry service, it’s a familiar space for connection, community, and conversation. Though he doesn’t use the washing machines himself, Peter turns up regularly just to catch up with the team, brought in by the warmth and genuine connection that happens on the orange chairs.

With lived experience of sleeping rough, Peter is deeply empathetic to the hardship faced by people experiencing homelessness and, now, in his retirement, Peter keeps busy by giving his own time to others. He actively volunteers within retirement villages and supports local initiatives working with women experiencing homelessness.

“You wouldn’t know what it’s like until you’re in the person’s shoes,” Peter says.

That lived experience gives Peter a profound appreciation for the simple relief of having clean clothes and someone to chat to. Having first heard about Orange Sky "ages ago," Peter remains deeply moved by what the service offers on the ground. For him, the genuine connection and dedicated volunteers are what set Orange Sky apart.

"It’s company, like a community family type of thing, which is really good. Very important," he says. "[The volunteers] are all like family. I don't know how they do it. Just amazing. They volunteer and they don’t get paid for it."

For Peter, the true heart of the service is the complete absence of judgment.

"They’re a community base. They do the washing. They don’t ask questions. They don’t want to know this and that. They just want to talk to you about whatever you’re going through. And that is one thing I love about Orange Sky," Peter says.

20/10/2026

5,259 referrals in just one year...

Last year alone, Orange Sky volunteers and team members made thousands of referrals to friends and residents accessing our services right across the country.

This was all made possible thanks to AskIzzy, a free tool that connects people with support services in their local area.

We're backing the continuation of this important resource. You can help by adding your signature and helping the Infoxchange team to reach their target of 10,000 signatures.

Together, we can ensure people doing it tough can continue to find the support they need. Add your signature today: https://helpaskizzy.org.au

Ask Izzy recorded 9.1 million searches for help last year — the highest on record.

Yet at a time of considerable hardship, the Federal Government has withdrawn funding that helps make Ask Izzy sustainable.

Today, leaders from across Australia’s social services sector have published an open letter to the Prime Minister calling on the Australian Government to restore that funding through a three-year commitment of $6 million.

Ask Izzy is the largest and most comprehensive directory connecting Australians experiencing hardship and crisis to the urgent support services they need. Government services are built on it, the social services sector relies on it, and Australians use it every day to find help. It helps Australians find services the government spends billions of dollars funding.

Visit the campaign page to read the open letter, add your voice and learn more.

helpaskizzy.org.au



Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN)
ACOSS
Australian Council of Social Service
Alannah & Madeline Foundation Alcohol and Drug Foundation Anglicare Victoria
Annie North Inc
Community Council for Australia
Ending Loneliness Together
Financial Counselling Australia (FCA)
Foodbank Australia
Good Things Australia
Greater Melbourne Foundation
Justice Connect
Kids Helpline
Life Without Barriers
Mission Australia
OzHarvest
RSL NSW
Sacred Heart Mission
SecondBite
The Smith Family
St Vincent de Paul Society Australia
Thriving Communities Australia (TCA)
UnitingCare Australia

19/10/2026

Age is no barrier to making a difference and Grade 8 student Brody is proving that anyone can create loads of impact!

Passionate about supporting Aussies doing it tough, Brody turned a daily essential into a conversation starter by selling colourful Jolly Soles socks outside local shops to raise funds for Orange Sky.

"I wanted a practical way to raise money and start conversations about the great work Orange Sky does. Selling socks was perfect because everyone needs socks!" Brody shared. "It was great to see how supportive the community was."

Not stopping there, Brody also took on the Sudsy Challenge, wearing the same clothes for three days straight to spark conversations about homelessness and hardship, and raise funds for Orange Sky’s services.

"I realised that something as simple as clean clothes and a friendly conversation can make a big difference," Brody explained. "The challenge gave me a chance to raise awareness, help others, and encourage my community to get involved too."

"I think supporting Aussies who are doing it tough is important because everyone deserves kindness, respect, and a helping hand when they need it. Sometimes people face challenges that are beyond their control. Orange Sky helps people feel seen, valued and cared for and I wanted to do my part to help make a positive difference in someone's life."

Brody’s initiative, energy and heart are a powerful reminder of what happens when compassion turns into action. Thank you, Brody, for stepping up and showing what true community spirit looks like! 🧡

15/10/2026

It takes a community! We recently wrapped up a fantastic two-week rollout in Numbulwar, NT, working hand-in-hand with Numburindi Corporation to get our new laundry van up and running.

Located 781km east of Darwin, Numbulwar is one of the most remote service locations that Orange Sky is operating in.

The new team hit the ground running - driving the van themselves and completing 13 loads of washing on their very first official shift!

A massive thank you to the Numbulwar community, the Numburindi Corporation Board Directors, the Numburindi Homelands team and of course, the new Numburindi Laundry Team for driving this project forward! We're so grateful for your ideas, opinions and guidance on how the laundry facility should operate around community. We can’t wait to see the impact and great yarns this van brings 🧡

13/10/2026

Hey, so this is crazy! Melbourne is where so much of our story took shape, and this video is from over a decade ago, launching in our second location, when Australia-wide expansion felt like a big, bold dream.

Some of those very first Melbourne shifts, like Haven Home Safe and Chelsea Community Centre, are still running today. It’s also where one of our earliest vans, JelleyFish, hit the road… and where the now-iconic Orange Sky hoodie was born.

Looking back, it’s a reminder that real change doesn’t arrive fully formed; it’s built slowly together, with you - our Orange Sky supporters - choosing to back what we do. Whether you've volunteered your time, taken on Orange Sky fundraisers, shared us online, come on board as staff, become one of our essential partners, or personally donated to power our services (or hold another wild and wonderful connection to Orange Sky), you are part of our story. Thanks LOADS 🧡

Hit play to throwback to Nic and Lucas circa 2015!

12/10/2026

In case you missed it, we've proudly announced our new partnership with Australian Alliance to End Homelessness (AAEH) where we are backing a shared goal, that together, we can end homelessness in Australia.

Now it's time to hear from our co-founder, Lucas, as he shares more about what this partnership means for Orange Sky.

You can also learn more about this partnership by visiting our website https://bit.ly/3Vz51Fi 🧡