Service Partners
Orange Sky aims to work alongside existing service providers within a community to help people experiencing homelessness and hardship.
The importance of community partnerships
Since Orange Sky started in 2014, we’ve known the value of partnering with existing service providers, who are organisations already providing essential services to their community.
It’s with this collaborative approach that we can strengthen our combined impact and provide a wrap-around experience for people who use our services.
What’s involved
Our partnerships are completely tailored to make sure we’re providing consistent and accessible services in areas of need.
Partner Testimonials
Set Free Care
"Orange Sky has been a great partner with Set Free Care for many years. Initially we have had the van come twice a week, but with the pods on site the services have increased to three times a week, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Orange Sky is a vital service for our guests who come to our hub for meals and showers. The teams are amazing to engage with and the partnership is invaluable to our community."
Orange Sky is a vital service for our guests who come to our hub for meals and showers. The teams are amazing to engage with and the partnership is invaluable to our community."
Spearwood Uniting Church
"The partnership with Orange Sky, which has been running for 2 years, has been a significant one for Spearwood Uniting Church and the local community. The partnership has delivered an important service to the community by providing a safe space where people can come to get their laundry done and enjoy a good meal with good company.
People have not only benefited from the meals, showers and laundry but also, they get to connect and meet other people."
People have not only benefited from the meals, showers and laundry but also, they get to connect and meet other people."
Partner Testimonials
Kempsey Neighbourhood Centre, NSW
“The presence of an Orange Sky pod at the Kempsey Neighbourhood Centre has provided a tangible resource that represents a shared commitment to collective well-being.
The pod compliments the range of services we provide perfectly, which are all geared towards fostering a sense of community and support with vulnerable people in practical and meaningful ways”
The pod compliments the range of services we provide perfectly, which are all geared towards fostering a sense of community and support with vulnerable people in practical and meaningful ways”
Partner Testimonials
The Outpost, Geelong
“When the doors open at the Outpost 365 days a year, having the Orange Sky van arrive, place chairs out welcoming guests to engage in conversation, and always a smile on the volunteers faces no matter the weather is never to be under acknowledged on the impact the service makes for every individual.
The Orange Sky service is about more than washing clothes, it's about providing dignity and community connection. The Outpost cherishes the genuine partnership with Orange Sky working in unison to support our communities most in need, providing a hand up”.
The Orange Sky service is about more than washing clothes, it's about providing dignity and community connection. The Outpost cherishes the genuine partnership with Orange Sky working in unison to support our communities most in need, providing a hand up”.
Partner Testimonials
The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation, Sydney
“Orange Sky has been operating a laundry van shift at the Rev. Bill Crews Foundation for more than 3 years and are now a part of the furniture at our service.
Their volunteers are compassionate, and understanding, and their service has been consistent, high quality, and always delivered in consultation with staff at our organisation."
Their volunteers are compassionate, and understanding, and their service has been consistent, high quality, and always delivered in consultation with staff at our organisation."
Keen to add this essential service into your community?
Find our services near you!
Find out if we have an existing service in your community.
Our services
We deliver our service to everyday Australians in a number of different ways. Depending on your location, there may be only select service types available.
Laundry vans
Equipped with two washing machines and two Waru Dryers, our laundry vans are solar powered and have clean and waste water tanks onboard.
Site Requirements*
• 1 x clean water tap
• 1 x waste water drain (not stormwater)
• 1 x 10amp electricity source
• Minimum space of two regular car parks
Site Requirements*
• 1 x clean water tap
• 1 x waste water drain (not stormwater)
• 1 x 10amp electricity source
• Minimum space of two regular car parks
Hybrid vans
Equipped with two washing machines, two dryers and a warm shower, our hybrid vans are solar powered and have clean and waste water tanks onboard.
Site Requirements*
• 1 x clean water tap
• 1 x waste water drain (not stormwater)
• 1 x 10amp electricity source
• Minimum space of two regular car parks
Site Requirements*
• 1 x clean water tap
• 1 x waste water drain (not stormwater)
• 1 x 10amp electricity source
• Minimum space of two regular car parks
Laundry pods
Our laundry pods are fixed, standalone structures that remain at a location for an extended period of time. They are equipped with two washing machines, two dryers and of course - six orange chairs.
Site Requirements*
• 1 x clean water tap
• 1 x waste water drain (not stormwater)
• 1 x 10amp electricity source
• Minimum space of two regular car parks
• Flat & solid surface
Site Requirements*
• 1 x clean water tap
• 1 x waste water drain (not stormwater)
• 1 x 10amp electricity source
• Minimum space of two regular car parks
• Flat & solid surface
Laundromats
Whether in Orange Sky owned or partnered laundromats, we provide free laundry services and a chance to connect for people doing it tough.
Indoor Laundries
By placing washing machines and dryers within a service partner organisation, or utilizing existing infrastructure, we create a space for people in need to access laundry facilities and genuine conversations.
Laundry Pod 1.0
Fitted with three washing machines, three dryers, and six orange chairs, our 3x3 laundry pod is the first of it's kind. It is a standalone structure that is designed to remain at a location for an extended period of time.
Get in touch
Couldn't find what you're looking for? Get in touch with the Operations team for more information about partnering with Orange Sky.
Call us on (07) 3067 5800