Thanks For Not Taking Advantage of My Brother

Chairs and an Orange Sky van captured at a metro laundry shift in Adelaide. Stories Thanks For Not Taking Advantage of My Brother ‘The F Word’ Podcast Series, Episode 1 Clean Clothes and Connection The pilot episode of The F Word ties up a ten year old loose end, as Nic and Lucas attempt to track down Orange Sky’s first friend, Geordan. From a moving chat with Geordan’s sister to a hopeful reconnection, Thanks For Not Taking Advantage Of My Brother explores the phenomenal butterfly effect of just one load of laundry, for one person, 10 years ago. “When you walk around the streets, you’re already paranoid enough about being homeless. And then with clean clothes, a shave and a shower, it just makes you feel so much better. You, sort of, can smile. You don’t have to look at the ground and keep walking.” About Geordan “I had no money for food, I had no money for laundry services to clean my clothes. I’d always prided myself on wearing clean clothes, I had no idea what I was going to do.” So, when Orange Sky was just a van equipped with two (temperamental) washing machines, Geordan was the first to step forward, seeking the comfort of clean clothes. Nic, Lucas and the whole Orange Sky team are eternally grateful for Geordan’s trust and, above all, are humbled to reconnect with the friend that started it all. Our Services Free laundry and showers Free laundry, showers and conversation for people experiencing homelessness or hardship. Remote Communities We offer free laundry facilities to residents in remote communities - where access can be limited, expensive and unreliable. Natural Disaster Response When disasters strike, we are committed to providing relief for people impacted through clean laundry, warm showers and a safe space for connection. Womens Services Our women's shifts create supportive and safe communities for women experiencing vulnerable living. Scroll for more