
Aarathi Arumugam
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Co-Founders of Orange Sky, a world first, free mobile laundry and shower service for the homeless
Advertising & Marketing · Business · Inspirational
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Available. $6k+Currently taking bookings. Brisbane, QLD, AU · travels nationally
Nicholas Marchesi and Lucas Patchett co-founded Orange Sky in 2014 with a mission to improve hygiene standards for the 122,000 Australians experiencing homelessness.
What began with a single van offering free laundry and showers has grown into a movement of connection and care.
Operating 56 services across Australia and New Zealand, Orange Sky creates safe, supportive spaces through clean clothes, warm showers, and over 370,000 hours of genuine conversation.
Recognized for innovation, Orange Sky has received accolades such as the AFR's Best CSR Innovation Award and Google Impact Challenge Grant.
With a 2025 vision to support 40,000 friends, Nic and Lucas continue to inspire change through compassion and innovation.
Travel and accommodation are quoted separately at cost for events outside Brisbane, QLD, AU. Virtual sessions are usually priced below the band above.

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