Through volunteer connection and practical services, Orange Sky supports people facing homelessness or hardship.
An Orange Sky volunteer and a friend together on shift A friend sits to tell us her story What we do Free laundry, showers and conversation for people experiencing homelessness or hardship. Overview Who we help Our services Where we are Take action Contact Us We aim to provide a simple service that makes a huge difference for those doing it tough. Orange Sky supports people experiencing homelessness or hardship through access to free laundry and shower services, as well the opportunity for regular connection. We provide a supportive, welcoming and inclusive space for anyone experiencing loneliness or disconnection from the community, with a focus on improving hygiene, health and quality of life. What we do All across Australia, Orange Sky provides access to: Clean laundry Warm showers Genuine conversations Want to get involved? Click Here! Who we help Orange Sky provides free laundry and shower services to anyone in need. We also offer a welcoming community space for those experiencing loneliness or isolation. Metro & regional communities We support everyday Australians doing it tough by providing access to free laundry, showers and connection. Remote communities We offer free laundry facilities to residents in remote communities - where access can be limited, expensive and unreliable. Communities affected by natural disasters When disasters strike, we are committed to providing relief for people impacted through clean laundry, warm showers and a safe space for connection. Want to learn more about the need for our services? Who we help OUR IMPACT THIS WEEK 2,008 Loads of washing 101 Showers 1,923 hours of conversation 3,898 Volunteers Our services We deliver our service to everyday Australians in a number of different ways! Mobile vans We are best known for our laundry and shower vans, operating in parks and alongside partner organisations all across the country. Our vans are solar powered and have our innovative Waru Dryers onboard to reduce our environmental impact. Laundry pods Our laundry pods are static, standalone structures that operate from the one location. They are equipped with two washing machines, two dryers and of course - six orange chairs. Laundromats Whether Orange Sky owned or partnered, we offer free laundry and connection to people doing it tough in laundromats in regional towns. Indoor laundries By placing washing machines and dryers within our partner organisations, we create a space for people in need to be able to access laundry facilities and genuine conversations. Remote vehicles Containing three washing machines and three dryers, our remote vehicles are designed to deliver our service in remote communities in Australia. These vehicles are solar powered and deliver hot washing to improve hygiene. reset map We have over 60 services, located across every state and territory. Find our services near you! Find our services near you! Use my location Search in faster text-only view --> "> Text View Directions Volunteer here What to expect I want to... Use your service Learn more about how to use our service. Donate Help us support people doing it tough. Volunteer All it takes is a few hours of your time each fortnight to make a difference. Fundraise Raise awareness and funds for Orange Sky. Partner See how your organisation can get involved