Orange Sky Australia

Name

Orange Sky Australia

Legal name

Orange Sky Laundry ACN 5890622990

Website

https://orangesky.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Orange Sky Australia is a non-profit founded in 2014 providing free mobile laundry, showers, and conversation to people experiencing homelessness and hardship. It operates 60+ services across Australia and New Zealand using proprietary solar-powered equipment and 4,100+ volunteers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Albion

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations from Public: Orange Sky accepts donations from individuals through their website. All donations over $2 are fully tax deductible as a Deductible Gift Recipient by the Australian Tax Office.
2. Corporate Partnerships: National and official charity partners support Orange Sky's mission through financial contributions and in-kind support, including Aurizon, Bank of Queensland, Adairs, Alsco Uniforms, and many others.
3. Government Funding: Orange Sky receives funding from government agencies as part of funding agreements, including Queensland Health partnerships for remote community services.
4. Philanthropy and Major Gifts: Funding from foundations such as The Snow Foundation (Alice Springs), Collier Charitable Foundation (Bidyadanga), and Greater Charitable Foundation.
5. Fundraising Activities: Community members can fundraise for Orange Sky through various activities and events.
6. Workplace Giving: Employees can donate through workplace giving programs.
7. Gifts in Wills: Orange Sky accepts legacy gifts through wills.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Orange Sky Australia is a registered non-profit charity that provides free mobile laundry, warm showers, and genuine conversation to people experiencing homelessness and hardship across Australia. Operating through orange mobile vans, indoor laundromat partnerships, remote community pods, and purpose-built vehicles, the organization delivers these dignity-focused services at no cost to recipients in 60+ locations across every Australian state and territory and in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Product overview

Orange Sky Australia is a charitable organization offering a portfolio of mobile and fixed laundry and shower services for people experiencing homelessness and hardship. The core offering consists of mobile laundry vans providing free laundry, warm showers, and genuine conversation. Additional programs include Remote Communities services (17 locations across Australia), Natural Disaster Response, School Laundry Program, Women's Only Services, Transitional Accommodation Support, and Young People Programs. The organization has also developed proprietary equipment including Remote Vehicle 3.0, Laundry Pods, Remote Trailers, and Waru Dryers (80% less energy). Educational content includes The F Word podcast and classroom curriculum resources on homelessness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Free Laundry and Showers Mobile laundry and shower services operating from orange vans, providing free laundry, warm showers, and genuine conversation for people experiencing homelessness and hardship across Australia.
• Remote Communities Program Free laundry facilities and services for residents in remote Australian communities where access to laundry is limited, expensive, and unreliable. Currently operating in 17 communities across Queensland, Northern Territory, and Western Australia.
• Natural Disaster Response Emergency laundry and shower services deployed to communities affected by natural disasters including floods, bushfires, and cyclones, providing essential hygiene support and safe spaces for connection.
• School Laundry Program On-campus laundry facilities installed at schools to provide free laundry access for students experiencing hygiene poverty, reducing barriers to education and improving attendance and wellbeing outcomes. Currently in five schools with over 885 washes delivered since inception.
• Women-Only Services Specialized laundry services run by all-women volunteer teams for women experiencing homelessness or hardship, providing access to free laundry and positive connection in a safe, welcoming environment.
• Transitional Accommodation Support Laundry services for individuals and families in crisis accommodation and boarding houses who lack adequate laundry facilities, partnering with nearby laundromats to complete washing offsite while volunteers remain on-site to connect with families.
• Young People Program Tailored support for people under 24 years experiencing homelessness and hardship, combining the School Laundry Program with education resources to break down barriers and reduce stigma.
• Orange Sky Laundromats Indoor laundry service model partnering with commercial laundromats to install washing machines and dryers inside existing facilities, enabling more sustainable and scalable social impact. Currently includes Hervey Bay (Laundry4655) and Tranby Engagement Hub (Perth).

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.4 million kg of laundry washed in 10 years
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Uniting WAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2021Partnership with Tranby Engagement Hub in Perth. Started in car park in 2016, evolved to indoor laundry service in 2021. Uniting WA provides physical location and operational support while Orange Sky provides free laundry services. Five days per week (expanding to seven). Uniting WA introduced to Alsco Uniforms for towel washing.
• Alsco UniformsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partner providing offsite towel washing services for Tranby Engagement Hub location. Partnership introduced through Uniting WA collaboration.
• CastledexminorOthersGenerously donated custom-designed trolley tables for Tranby laundry space. Tables designed by volunteer architect Phuoc, serving as both workspace and soft barrier during busy periods.
• Children's GroundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlice Springs partner operating two laundry facilities. Community organization focused on supporting First Nations families and communities.
• Central Australian Aboriginal CongresscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlice Springs partner operating one laundry facility. Major Aboriginal community-controlled health organization providing comprehensive primary health care services.
• Mala'la Aboriginal Health ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for Maningrida remote service in NT. Provides health services and hosts Orange Sky laundry facilities for the community.
• Thamarrurr Development CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for Wadeye (NT) with two RV3.0 vehicles operating. Provides development services and hosts Orange Sky laundry facilities. Also partnered for Ng anmarriyanga service.
• Bidyadanga Aboriginal Community La Grange Inc (BACLG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for Bidyadanga service in WA Kimberley region. Hosts Orange Sky laundry facilities and supports local employment.
• Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation (ALPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for Gapuwiyak service. Provides retail and other services to remote Arnhem communities while Orange Sky provides laundry facilities.
• Wadeye CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWadeye community with two RV3.0 vehicles. Partnership with Thamarrurr Development Corporation. Facilitates over 1,356 hours of conversation each year.
• Mornington Shire CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for Mornington Island service in Queensland. Local government providing support and hosting Orange Sky laundry trailer.
• North West Queensland Indigenous Catholic Social ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for Mount Isa service. Partnership includes multiple stakeholders: North West Hospital and Health Service, Salvation Army Serenity House, Mount Isa Flexible Learning Centre, and Centacare.
• Job PathwayscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for Kununurra service in WA. Employment services organization hosting Orange Sky laundry facilities.
• RESETcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for Aurukun service. RESET organization supports community development and hosts Orange Sky laundry facilities.
• MurrupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for Wurrumiyanga service on Tiwi Islands. Service launched in 2025.
• Central Desert Regional CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Yuendumu service. Local government partner supporting remote community laundry facilities.
• YurikaminorOthersLocal partner supporting Mornington Island service operations.
• Palm Island CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPalm Island service operates with local community support and RV3.0 vehicle named Yarramin. Established 2018, facilitating over 3,022 hours of conversation each year.
• Lockhart River CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst remote service launched 2017. Named 'Pytham' by community. Laundry pod adorned with artworks by local artists Silas Hobson, Fiona Omeenyo, and Rosella Namok. Facilitates over 1,142 hours of conversation each year.
• AurizoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational Partner of Orange Sky. Major Australian rail freight company supporting the charity's mission through national partnership.
• Bank of QueenslandcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational Partner of Orange Sky. Regional bank supporting the charity's mission through national partnership.
• AdairsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Charity Partner. Retail homewares company providing support for Orange Sky mission.
• Alsco UniformsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Charity Partner. Uniform and laundry services company supporting Orange Sky through charity partnership.
• BCU BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Charity Partner. Regional bank supporting Orange Sky through charity partnership.
• ME BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Charity Partner. Digital bank supporting Orange Sky through charity partnership.
• Redarc ElectronicsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Charity Partner. Australian electronics manufacturer supporting Orange Sky.
• NineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Charity Partner. Major Australian media network supporting Orange Sky.
• OOH MediaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Charity Partner. Out-of-home advertising company supporting Orange Sky.
• Capital ChemistminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Charity Partner. Pharmacy chain supporting Orange Sky.
• QBE InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner recognized on website. Major insurance company supporting Orange Sky mission.

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• OzHarvest: Australia's leading food rescue charity using a mobile collection and delivery model to serve vulnerable populations. Comparable to Orange Sky for its mobile logistics-driven delivery model, volunteer engagement, and national footprint serving those experiencing hardship.

Broad incumbents

• Mission Australia: One of Australia's largest charities addressing homelessness, housing, and disadvantage through a broad portfolio of programs. Comparable to Orange Sky as a major Australian non-profit serving homeless and vulnerable populations.
• St Vincent de Paul Society Australia: Major Australian charity addressing homelessness and disadvantage through community support, housing, and welfare programs. Comparable to Orange Sky as a long-established Australian charity serving vulnerable populations across the country.
• The Salvation Army Australia: International charitable organization providing comprehensive homelessness services, emergency relief, and welfare support across Australia. Comparable to Orange Sky as a major faith-based charity addressing homelessness with a broad service portfolio.
• Anglicare Australia: National network of Australian welfare organizations providing community services including homelessness support. Comparable to Orange Sky as a major Australian welfare charity addressing disadvantage across multiple states and territories.
• Uniting (Uniting Care Australia): Large Australian community services organization providing aged care, disability, family, and homelessness services. Comparable to Orange Sky as a major Australian charity addressing homelessness, including as a direct service partner through Tranby Engagement Hub in Perth.

Regional players

• Sacred Heart Mission: Melbourne-based homelessness and community services organization providing meals, housing, and support. Comparable to Orange Sky as an Australian homelessness services charity with deep community connections and dignity-focused programs.
• Launch Housing: Melbourne-based homelessness services organization providing housing, support, and outreach. Comparable to Orange Sky as an Australian homelessness-focused charity with specialized programs for vulnerable populations.
• Lifewise: New Zealand charity providing homelessness, housing, and community services. Comparable to Orange Sky as a trans-Tasman peer addressing homelessness in New Zealand, one of the geographies Orange Sky has expanded into.

Direct peers

• Lava Mae: US-based non-profit providing mobile showers and hygiene services to people experiencing homelessness. The closest direct global peer to Orange Sky, sharing the mobile delivery model, focus on dignity, and combination of practical service with human connection.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/orangeskyau
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@OrangeSkyAU
• Facebookfacebook.com/OSLaundryAU
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/orangeskyau
• Instagraminstagram.com/orangeskyau
• TikToktiktok.com/@orangeskyanz

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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