The Perfect Legacy - The Van Named After My Dad

Stories The Perfect Legacy – The Van Named After My Dad ‘The F Word’ Podcast Series, Episode 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised this webpage contains images and names of deceased persons. The tear-jerking third episode of The F Word features Nic and Lucas’ heartfelt tribute to Rob (aka. Rosco), a volunteer at the Sunshine Coast whose limitless generosity left a lasting impact. Tune in as Rosco’s wife, Delise, shares their enchanting love story that started with a smile and a wink, and their daughter shares her experience learning from a life-of-the-party, intensely loving and “dorky” dad who took a genuine interest in others. A smile and a wink ‘Even when Rosco was hit hard by unexpected, out-of-character health issues toward the end of his life, he never lost his spirit. Delise reflects, “He would always give me a smile, and a little wink. I remember saying ‘Do you still believe you’ll be healed?’ And he said, ‘Absolutely’. And that was the last word he said to me.” For Orange Sky founders Nic and Lucas, making Rosco’s impact permanent, and honouring his unconditional generosity and commitment to friends in his community, was essential. Honouring Rosco “As he was being led out of the church, that’s where I turned around to see a sea of people in Orange Sky t-shirts. To me, that was the highlight; all these people honouring my dad in Orange Sky shirts. Then we go out, and there’s a new van – that was beyond healing for me.” “…It was the perfect legacy. This van was named after my dad, Rosco. It just brought so much satisfaction… I can’t put it into words. Grief is about death and dying and loss, but there was this sea of Orange just bringing this sense of hope, honour, support. And this beautiful van… it sparked such joy.” Rob 'Rosco' Scoates Meet Rosco: Our largest laundry truck Related Stories Orange Sky Laundromats Our innovative laundromats allow us to reach more people who need access to laundry and meaningful connection. --> Supporting Frontline Responses to Homelessness in Queensland Orange Sky recently created a homelessness education resource for the Queensland Police Service, designed to support officers and frontline responders in understanding homelessness more deeply, and in approaching interactions with empathy, professionalism and cultural awareness. 29/1/26 Lessons in empathy: Why homelessness education belongs in every classroom When you ask a class of students what the word “homelessness” means, you’ll often hear the same answer: “someone sleeping on the street”. It’s an image many of us grew up with, one that’s reinforced repeatedly in movies, media and everyday language, but it tells only one part of the story. 27/11/25 Spotlight: Tranby Engagement Hub, Perth How one partnership became our new Internal Laundry Service Model. --> Lucas Patchett Shortlisted for Not-for-Profit Executive of the Year From the 3,500+ volunteers who show up on shift each week, to our 70+ dedicated staff members, to the donors and partners who back our mission, to the friends who trust us with their possessions and their stories, this shortlisting celebrates all of us. 21/10/25 Walking Together at Garma Festival 2025 There are few places as significant as Yolŋu Country in northeast Arnhem Land, and few gatherings as powerful as the Garma Festival. 12/9/25 Orange Sky Laundromats Our innovative laundromats allow us to reach more people who need access to laundry and meaningful connection. Anna --> Supporting Frontline Responses to Homelessness in Queensland Orange Sky recently created a homelessness education resource for the Queensland Police Service, designed to support officers and frontline responders in understanding homelessness more deeply, and in approaching interactions with empathy, professionalism and cultural awareness. 29/1/26 Lessons in empathy: Why homelessness education belongs in every classroom When you ask a class of students what the word “homelessness” means, you’ll often hear the same answer: “someone sleeping on the street”. It’s an image many of us grew up with, one that’s reinforced repeatedly in movies, media and everyday language, but it tells only one part of the story. 27/11/25 Spotlight: Tranby Engagement Hub, Perth How one partnership became our new Internal Laundry Service Model. Anna --> Lucas Patchett Shortlisted for Not-for-Profit Executive of the Year From the 3,500+ volunteers who show up on shift each week, to our 70+ dedicated staff members, to the donors and partners who back our mission, to the friends who trust us with their possessions and their stories, this shortlisting celebrates all of us. 21/10/25 Walking Together at Garma Festival 2025 There are few places as significant as Yolŋu Country in northeast Arnhem Land, and few gatherings as powerful as the Garma Festival. 12/9/25 Explore more stories