Nestled near the Sarina Neighbourhood Centre on Anzac Street, is Sarina’s cherished Orange Sky Laundry Pod.
The pod has three washing machines and three driers, but most of all, it has an amazing team of volunteers who are determined to get to know their fellow community members and offer their unconditional support to those doing it tough.
The passion of these volunteers is undeniable, with some having served Orange Sky for up to six years and counting.
An example of this dedication is Orange Sky Mackay Volunteer Service Leader Lisa Jamieson, who emphasises the importance of engagement and conversation.
“It’s not only about raising funds but it’s about being engaged and having those conversations.
“At the end of the day we’re a part of the one community and we just need to all come together and help each other out in a time of need.”
The Sudsy Challenge encourages participants to wear the same clothes for three consecutive days to raise awareness about what it’s like for those without access to laundry services.
“The point of the three days is about giving yourself some awareness of someone doing it tough that needs a laundry service.
“It’s also about how you feel and how you think people would approach you,” Lisa said.
The idea behind the Sudsy Challenge lies within the origins of Orange Sky as the challenge honours the first ever van that operated in Brisbane, named ‘Sudsy’.
The organisation hosts regular sausage sizzles with support from Aurizon. The company’s apprentices even designed a trailer that can accommodate a mobile barbecue to serve meals to those in need.
Representatives from Aurizon said, “It’s great to see people getting together and showing each other that community spirit and just helping everyone out, Orange Sky is a great foundation and we’re very grateful to be a part of it.”
If you’d like to give back to your community, the Sarina Orange Sky team are currently seeking volunteers as well as donations or participants who would like to partake in the Sudsy challenge.
The Sarina Neighbourhood Laundry service is available Mondays and Thursdays from 9am-11am.
Visit www.orangesky.org.au for more information.
The Sarina Laundry Pod is available on Mondays and Thursdays from 9am-11am. The team are seeking donations and additional volunteers. Photo credit: Hannah McNamara
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