Lockhart River

PYTHAM

Lockhart River is a remote Aboriginal community in Far North Queensland near the world-heritage listed Great Barrier Reef, with untouched beaches and amazing fishing.

Lockhart is also the location of Orange Sky’s first remote laundry service; launched in 2017. Although first arriving with a laundry truck, named ‘Pytham’ by the community, it has since been retransformed into a fixed location. This new pod provides the same access to washing facilities and is located at the heart of the town run by local employees. 

Orange Sky has worked alongside local people to support community-driven ideas, aimed at improving hygiene standards and providing the opportunity for a yarn. It has been a privilege to be welcomed into the Lockhart River community and brought along the journey towards improved health outcomes. As with all our services, Orange Sky’s biggest impact has taken place on the six orange chairs that are set up at shift locations across this small community. 

We pay our deepest gratitude to the community of Lockhart River and acknowledge the Traditional Owners Kuuku Ya’u, Wuthathi, Kanthanumpu, Uutaalnganu, Umpila and Kaanju peoples.

Orange Sky Australia is committed to providing access to clean clothes, warm showers and genuine, non-judgemental conversation for all Australians. In remote communities, access to laundry services can be limited and cost prohibitive. To support this, Orange Sky works alongside remote communities to build impact through free laundry, local employment and local partnerships.