Luke And Susie Podcast

Orange Sky Australia is the world’s first free mobile laundry service for people experiencing homelessness – an idea founded in a Brisbane garage by two 20-year-old mates, Nic Marchesi and Lucas Patchett. In late 2014, the boys installed a couple of washing machines and dryers in the back of their old van and visited parks around Brisbane to wash and dry clothes for freeWhat started as an idea to improve hygiene standards and restore dignity to people doing it tough has evolved into something much bigger and more powerful."We've learnt that although access to laundry and shower services is important, it's the conversation and regular connection that create the biggest impact in the community. Each week, all over Australia, thousands of volunteers help to positively connect our friends doing it tough by providing access to free laundry, warm showers and genuine, non-judgemental conversation." - Nic Marchesi, Co-Founder of Orange Sky and Chief Innovation OfficerDon't change clothes, change lives.What's The Suds