Podcast appearances and mentions of lucas patchett

Lucas talks about the incredible journey of two 20 year old boys in creating the world's first free mobile laundry service for people experiencing homelessness. The highs and lows, not conforming to expectations and staying true to who you are – all part of this Brave leadership storySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the final episode of Purposely for 2023 This episode focuses on the origins of Purposely, the ‘why' it started in the first place any why it has become one of the leading nonprofit podcasts in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. We celebrate a few of the ‘Purposely Heroes' for 2023, founders of charities and social enterprises, those who had a dream about how they could help people or planet and then made it happen. These individuals embarked on incredible journeys of impact and purpose often with co-founders. One such person is Sasha Lockley, the founder and CEO of Money Sweetspot, a social enterprise dedicated to helping people escape the clutches of debt. Sasha's firsthand experience with financial challenges gives her a clear vision of the mission, offering hope and empowerment to many. Laurence Marshbaum, another remarkable social entrepreneur, founded 10 x 10 Philanthropy and Community Capital. His commitment to innovative fundraising and portfolio management generating income for good causes has been truly inspiring, with a significant impact on young people. Lucas Patchett, co-founder of OrangeSky, showcased an unwavering dedication to helping people experiencing homelessness and helping them to rebuild their lives and mental health. The profound impact of their work on the homeless community in Australia and New Zealand is a testament to their selflessness and dedication. Ren Fernando, co-founder of Re-Love a social enterprise focusing helping people in need to create homes in a sustainable way. Ren is driven by an unyielding passion for making a difference and her dedication to rescuing furniture and gifting it to those in need promises a positive impact on both people and the planet. Mary Rose Gunn, founder of The Fore, which is pioneering efforts to revolutionise philanthropy by supporting innovative enterprises and charities, many of them start-up by connecting capital with motivated individuals and bringing about a positive change. Kerryn Thrupp, founder of Woven Earth a phenomenal New Zealand charity that transforms empty houses into homes for survivors of domestic violence. Kerryn's lived experience fuels her passion to help families. A special mention also goes to 'for purpose' founders who also featured this year, Anna Josse, Prism the Gift Fund, Bill Murphy, Purpose Capital, Rhodri Davies, Why Philanthropy Matters?, Benjamin Janes, Trust Partnership, James Lewis, Action for Elders, Stephanie Pow, Crayon, and Angus Crowther and Neil Pharoah, Tanck as guests of Purposely and notable figures to watch out for in 2024. and from 2022 Sarah Page, Kindness Collective, Afam Onyema GEANCO Foundation, James Palmer Community Finance, Barry Coates Mindful Money, Samuel Grice, Octopus Legacy, Becky Endicott and Jonathan McCoy We Are For Good, Bridget Williams Bead and Proceed, Christine Langdon The Good Registry, Mike Seawright Relief Aid, Rachel Brown Sustainable Business Network, Dave Rouse Carbon Click, Rui Peng Critical, Hendrikus van Henbergen, John Berry Pathfinder, Steve Wickham The Giving Department and Steven Zinsli Healthnow. A massive thank all of our wonderful guests (58 this year alone), listeners, sponsors and supporters! Here's to a new year filled with purpose, inspiration, and positive impact! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-longbottom2/message

Lucas Patchett, the CEO of Orange Sky, co-founded this charity that is dedicated to a simple service, which provides an opportunity for Australians doing it tough to connect through regular laundry and shower services.Although still in his 20's, Lucas has achieved more in life than many 60 year olds.As you will hear – it hasn't always been easy – and they have needed lots of resilience to try – fail – learn and grow. Lucas also outlines a simple thing we can all do when we encounter a homeless person on the street. He has achieved a huge amount after being in the workforce for less than 10 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rev. Bill Crews chats to Co-Founder and CEO of Orange Sky Lucas Patchett about the inception of Orange Sky to help homeless people. In 2014, Nic Marchesi and Lucas Patchett set up Orange Sky Laundry, a mobile laundry service to to wash the clothes of the homeless. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"This story of Orange Sky really started a few years, before Orange Sky got kicked off in high school, my best mate, Nic and I went to school together and our school actually ran a food service for people doing it tough. So we had this opportunity when we were 15, to head out, cook breakfast for people, a kilometre from where we went to school who were sleeping in the park or sleeping, crisis accommodation centres around that centre." - Lucas Patchett In the latest episode of the Collective Engagement for Social Purpose podcast series, we chat with Lucas Patchett whos is the co-founder of Orange Sky alongside his best mate Nic Marchesi. Orange Sky is a platform that provides " for every day Australians to connect through a regular laundry and shower service. The focus is on creating a safe, positive and supportive environment for people who are too often ignored or who feel disconnected from the community. Our volunteers are not social workers or experts on homelessness - they are empathetic listeners and great conversationalists."Dr. Taylor Wilmott, a member of the University of Adelaide's research team for the Collective Engagement for Social Purpose research project, also joins us in this episode."So we spoke about a different food van, we spoke about showers in the first instance to, but then we said, "Well, actually let's just do one thing, do it well, give it a go and then we can build on it from there." And that I think has been a really key foundation to what we do now. It's really simple. It's doing a couple of things really well and then plugging in and collaborating with other service providers to make the biggest impact possible." - Lucas PatchettDiscussed in this episode: The importance of prioritising one thing at a time. How to overcome challenges and flip roadblocks into positive outcomes. Why you should have a clear and simple vision.To check out everything Orange sky does head to: https://orangesky.org.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Purposely with Lucas Patchett co-founder and Executive Director of OrangeSky. OrangeSky is a non-profit organisation founded in October 2014 by two friends Lucas and Nicholas Marchesi in Brisbane, Australia. The organisation provides practical support and help to people experiencing homelessness or unstable housing conditions, including showers and laundry services. Their distinctive orange and white vans provide a non-judgmental space for people to talk and connect with others, and they also invite other service providers to give support. OrangeSky has helped over 30,000 "friends" in 9 years and currently has 36 mobile units, run by a blend of professional staff and volunteers. The mission of OrangeSky has evolved from delivering practical support to one focused on connecting communities to people who are homeless or experiencing unstable housing conditions. Lucas stresses that homelessness could happen to anyone and points to the importance of experienced mentors and advisors, including their parents, in the establishment and growth of OrangeSky. He also emphasises the generosity of people in supporting their cause, whether with their time, money, advice, or wisdom. Overall, OrangeSky is a testament to the power of collaboration and the generosity of people in helping those in need. OrangeSky's services go beyond just practical help. They provide a safe and non-judgmental space for people experiencing homelessness to connect with others and access support. The conversations that occur while using the laundry and shower services can lead to valuable connections with other people going through similar experiences or with other service providers who can provide additional support. OrangeSky has been successful in attracting funders who are tired of backing vague and hard-to-measure engagement projects. Lucas outlines the future for OrangeSky, including better use of technology to deliver positive impact and a specific focus on reducing isolation and loneliness. He also has an eye on organizational stability and the future of OrangeSky being less reliant on him and Nicholas on a day-to-day basis. Lucas emphasises that anyone could experience homelessness and that without a support network, it can be easy to fall on tough times. It is truly remarkable to see young people like Lucas and Nic dedicating their time and energy to helping others in such a meaningful way. It takes a lot of courage and determination to step outside of one's own comfort zone and take action to address a pressing social issue like homelessness. Their commitment to providing practical help and creating connections between homeless individuals and support services is truly inspiring. It just goes to show that even a small group of motivated individuals can make a big difference in their community. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-longbottom2/message

How can we make an actual difference in the lives of people in need? At 20 years old, Orange Sky co-founders Lucas Patchett and Nic Marchesi found themselves asking a similar question. Now, their fleet of vans that offer free laundry and shower services, as well as meaningful conversations, has helped thousands of people across Australia and New Zealand. Lucas joins Simon to discuss the impact their work has had, practical solutions and the importance of connection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're sharing a session hosted at the Australian Pharmacy Professional conference, earlier this year. During the session, titled “Are You The Future of Pharmacy?”, we heard from three inspirational business leaders about the stepping stones that led them to this point in their respective careers.  Our panelists were: Lucas Patchett is one of two founders of the Orange Sky Laundry. Orange Sky  came to life when two best mates had a crazy idea to put two washing machines and two dryers in the back of a van, and wash and dry clothes for free. Lucas and his best mate, Nick, embarked on a journey to build and grow the world's first free mobile laundry service for people experiencing homelessness. Melanie Moses, a pharmacist and owner of Blooms the Chemist in Orange. Melanie is passionate about providing healthcare and services in rural areas, particularly for health outcomes for the local Indigenous community and the disadvantaged and disabled. Brad Butt, Managing Partner of Cooleman Court Pharmacy in the ACT and Founder of Men's Health Downunder; a pharmacist-led men's health clinic. Brad's been awarded a host of awards including the category and overall winner of this year's Guild Pharmacy of the Year award. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Sudsy Challenge? This September, we're asking you not to change your clothes. Instead, keep your kit on for three days, have conversations about it, raise some funds along the way, and help change the way people experience homelessness. The 2022 Sudsy Challenge Dates Challenge 1: Thursday 1 September – Saturday 3 September Challenge 2: Friday 16 September – Sunday 18 September Challenge 3: Wednesday 28 September – Friday 30 SeptemberOR any three days in SeptemberFind out more at: https://orangesky.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New research reveals one in five Australians have experienced homelessness. One in three Aussies fear losing their home due to financial struggles while one in four have taken on a secondary income just to make ends meet.. This Homelessness Week (1 – 7 Aug), Orange Sky is calling for Aussies to keep their kit on for three consecutive days for the fourth annual Sudsy Challenge to help people experiencing homelessness access warm showers and clean clothes. Tune in to the news & views program with Hajjah Faten El Dana OAM , today , Friday after the 4pm news to hear more about this topic from Lucas Patchett, Co-Founder and CEO of Orange Sky. كشف بحث جديد أن واحدًا من كل خمسة أستراليين قد عانى من التشرد في وقت من الأوقات و يخشى واحد من كل ثلاثة أستراليين أن يفقد منزله بسبب الصعوبات المالية بينما يحصل واحد من كل أربعة على دخل ثانوي فقط لتغطية نفقاته. في أسبوع التشرد (1 - 7 أغسطس) ، تدعو Orange Sky الأستراليين إلى البقاء ملايسهم لمدة ثلاثة أيام متتالية ضمن برنامج الذي يسمى ب Sudsy Sudsy Challenge السنوي الرابع لمساعدة الأشخاص الذين يعانون من التشرد في الوصول إلى حمامات دافئة وملابس نظيفة. لمناقشة هذا الموضوع تكلمتالحاجة فاتن مع المساعد المؤسس والمدير التنفيذي ل مؤسسة Orange Sky. تابعونا في حلقة اليوم من برنامج خبر ووجهة نظر

Nic Marchesi and Lucas Patchett helped out at a soup van when they were teenagers. This birthed a dream to do something and make a difference. That dream is now Orange Sky, a mobile laundry and shower service to homeless people that fosters community.

In 2014 Nic Marchesi and Lucas Patchett had the crazy idea of putting a washing machine and dryer in the back of a van to offer a free laundry service to those doing it tough in Brisbane. Well, seven years later that initial idea has evolved into an amazing organisation called Orange Sky and the two-man band has grown into a team of sixty-plus employees and more than 3,500 volunteers, operating 36 services across 25 locations in Australia, including six services in remote communities, and three services across two locations in New Zealand. On top of the laundry service, Orange Sky now have vehicles fitted with mobile hot showers to serve those who don't have access to the basics. Amazing. Nic and Lucas are doing great things and I loved our chat.

Times are fairly dire right now, with the Delta variant of the coronavirus spreading across the country. Most of what we need has moved online - from grocery shopping to education and social connection. But what about our most vulnerable citizens whose needs are mainly physical?Lucas Patchett is the Co-Founder of Orange Sky, an organisation that supplies those experiencing homelessness with warm showers and clean clothes. Like everyone else in lockdown Orange Sky is struggling to stay functioning. Luke talks about the latest research the company did into homelessness, and how we can support them through the Sudsey Challenge.

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Here we are in mid-December… 2020 is almost finished; a year where we became accustomed to things like 'self-isolation' and 'social distancing'. Did you know that the Australian National Dictionary Centre's word of the year was ‘iso'? Because we all had to experience isolation for a brief period of time. And that was WITH things like Facetime calls, Netflix accounts, and food delivered to our door. Even with all of those things we still experienced hardship. We found out that it's really tough not be connected to your community and the people around you. Can you imagine what it must be like for someone living rough all of the time? Someone who feels disconnected from society on a daily basis? Someone who doesn't even know where or if they're going to sleep safely that night? The fact of the matter is that 116,000 people in Australia sleep homeless every night. That's one in every 200 people. And a quarter of those people are indigenous, despite Aboriginal people making up just three percent of Australia's total population. Lucas Patchett has spent the last 6 years of his life getting to know these people. When he was 20 (yes, just 20 years old) he and his best mate Nic put a washing machine in the back of a van and set out to not only improve the sanitation and hygiene challenges faced by the homeless, but to connect with them... to converse, learn their stories, and treat them like fellow humans. Their organisation, Orange Sky, has grown to have 33 vans across the country and in NZ, including in remote areas, and, most importantly, has engaged in almost 250,000 hours of positive conversations. In this conversation we talk about the prevalence of homelessness and the depths to which it affects someone's life. We talk about the importance of being connected in the community. And critically, we talk about what we can do to help our brothers and sisters, our friends as Orange Sky would say, who could use our help. I mean, we're coming into Xmas. We're all buying stuff for loved ones, we're probably going to go see family and friends, share time together & connect… but not everyone is so lucky. This holiday season, consider giving a gift to someone who truly needs it. That could be donating to Orange Sky (who by the way this month have all donations matched dollar for dollar so you double your impact), or any other number of charities or groups helping others. This year more than anything, we've realised how important community is. I think you're going to really love this conversation. It's full of stories from Orange Sky on the road, about how these two guys started this crazy journey, and it's full of optimism about how we can help and support each other to stay connected. Please enjoy this chat with Co-founder of Orange Sky and former Young Australian of the year, Lucas Patchett OAM.

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 free. What 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.

A conversation with Lucas Patchett, one of the co-founders of Orange Sky, a for purpose organisation, explores the story behind regular shower and laundry services they provide for homeless through 33 vans plus an opportunity for safe, positive and supportive conversations across Australia and New Zealand.Orange Sky is one of the world's first free mobile laundry services for people experiencing homelessness. In what started out as an idea for hygiene standard and to restore dignity to people doing it tough has evolved into something much bigger and more powerful.You'll hear how volunteers have engaged in more than 232, 000 hours of conversation and how Orange Sky is currently changing the perception of homelessness by positively connecting community through conversation right across Australia and changing the perception of homelessness.Mike Yankoski - an American writer and speaker, prompts us to think beyond ourselves when we wrote“Sometimes it's easy to walk by because we know we can't change someone's whole life in a single afternoon. But what we fail to realize it that simple kindness can go a long way toward encouraging someone who is stuck in a desolate place.”We learn that by connecting and contributing to community through action Lucas , his Co- founder, Nic and over 200 volunteers with Orange Sky ...embody the quote “A rising tide lifts all boats”.For further details contact www.orangesky.org.au or www.kerryn-powell.com.au

Nic Marchesi and Lucas Patchett are the brains behind Orange Sky - a free mobile laundry service for the homeless.   In 6 short years, their simple idea has grown into a thriving international charity that's impacting thousands of lives.   They've shared the title of Young Australian of the Year, and recently received Medals of the Order of Australia.   So what's the secret to success as a 20-something year old, with an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion to make a difference?   I hope you enjoy My 30 Minutes with Nic and Lucas.   If you want to donate to Orange Sky you can do that here, or you can register to volunteer here.

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. Lucas joins us on the show where we explore the story behind Orange Sky and how the business grew and continues to impact and support communities in need. Lucas shares what he has learnt and the importance of ‘figuring it out on the fly' in business. You can follow Orange Sky at orangesky.org.au and follow their updates on all major social media channels and support their journey by making a donation or sponsoring a wash for someone in need.

In our first video podcast, we speak to Lucas Patchett, co-founder of Orange Sky, a Brisbane based non-for-profit organisation helping the homeless population across Australia and more recently, New Zealand by providing free laundry & shower services and meaningful connections with extraordinary volunteers who now number in the thousands. Lucas won the Young Australian of the Year award in 2016 together with his fellow co-founder and friend Nic Marchesi, with the duo continuing to achieve remarkable feats providing disaster relief, positive social impact and crucial support to remote communities in times of need. In this Open Minds podcast Lucas provides a fundamental perspective that many of us have perhaps overlooked during this pandemic period and that is; although many of us are struggling with self-isolation, at least most of us have a roof over our heads from which to self-isolate in. All too often are the marginalised people forgotten and abandoned in times of crisis. Orange Sky has become a beacon of inspiration in regards to what is possible when the community connects and comes together to help those in need.

Lucas Patchett and his business partner Nic are sparking conversations around homelessness and paving the way for others to make a difference.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lucas Patchett and his business partner Nic are sparking conversations around homelessness and paving the way for others to make a difference. 

Many of us are searching for happiness by adding more to our lives – more money, a better car, a bigger house. But studies have shown that what really makes us happy is connection with other human beings and giving back to our community. Lucas runs the charity Orange Sky, an organisation that offers mobile laundry services to those living on the street. And while they wash their clothes, they talk to the people they are helping and it’s through these conversations they have found true meaning in their lives and in the lives of the under-served. Cass Dunn and Lucas talk about the power of giving back, what conversation does for the soul and how to find a meaningful volunteering job. https://orangesky.org.au/ https://cassdunn.com/

Nic Marchesi and Lucas Patchett were only 20 years old when they began Orange Sky to help give dignity back to homeless Queenslanders.

In Australië zijn er zo'n 100.000 mensen dakloos. Dat is 1 op de 200, ter vergelijking; in Nederland is ongeveer 1 op de 500 mensen dakloos. Wanneer je op straat leeft is het moeilijk om je kleding schoon te houden. Twee Australische vrienden brengen daarom nu wasmachines naar de daklozen toe. Mirthe van der Drift belde met Lucas Patchett, medeoprichter van Orange Sky, en vroeg hoe hun idee ontstond.

Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.In the latest episode of Trans-Tasman Tales, Ashleigh Muir, Public Affairs Manager at the Australian High Commission sits down with charity Orange Sky.Orange Sky began in Australia as an idea from two young men, to provide mobile washing, drying and shower facilities for people doing it tough. They added their iconic orange chairs to enable their volunteers to connect over conversation while the machines do their thing.Orange Sky New Zealand has now launched their first mobile van in Auckland, and Orange Sky CEO Jo Westh and Auckland-based service manager Eddie Uini sat down to talk about the journey to Auckland.You can engage with Orange Sky New Zealand here.Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media: Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterFind us on LinkedInVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere

Have you ever had a dream of starting a new business, or service, or something you can offer to make a difference to those around you, but you haven’t take action because of self doubt, or because you don’t know where to begin, or other limiting thoughts? Nic Marchesi and his mate Lucas Patchett, age the of just 20, turned a simple idea, a van, a couple of washing machines and dryers into the ever growing organisation that Orange Sky is today. Orange Sky now offers 26 services across the country, which includes the addition of shower services and remote vehicles. Each week, these vans generate 8.53 tonnes of laundry and provide 95 showers to people in need. Most importantly though, Orange Sky volunteers have engaged in 124,052 hours of conversations to date, helping to challenge the perception of homelessness and positively connect communities all around Australia. For their work in the community, Nic and Lucas are recipients of a young Australian of the year award. During this chat, Nic dives into the power of sharing your dream and purpose, the importance of having the audacity to take action, how to deal with self doubt, and much much more. By the way, for some reason, the sound quality isn’t that great with this episode, but we did our best to make it better so that you can still hear the incredible value that Nic has to share. Nic dives into: Where Nick caught the want and drive to make a difference. The importance of sharing your dream and your purpose What gave Nick and Lucas the audacity to take action. How being open to change was key in helping Orange Sky become what it is today The importance of a strong mission and vision How Nick deals with self doubt Nick’s advice for someone who has a dream about making a difference The difference made by receiving the young Australian of the year award Spreading vision and creating strong branding through conversation How to stay present in the ups and downs of business and daily life Nic's challenge for the week: curiosity. Challenge yourself to learn something new or become more informed on something You can contact Nic and Orange Sky at https://orangesky.org.au and on instagram @orangeskyau. You can follow me on Instagram at @davejorna and @dolifebetterpodcast. To contact us about retreats, leadership training and workshops visit www.projecthatch.com.au or email us at hello@projecthatch.com.au. Remember to subscribe to, rate and review the podcast to help spread the do life better message. Now, go out and create a great day.

“We never proclaimed to be advocates…we’re not out there advocating for stuff we’re doers… we want to show people and not tell people” In our ninth episode, Reegan Quick and Asanga Seneviratne chat with Lucas Patchett, co-founder of Orange Sky Laundry and 2016 Young Australian of the Year. They discuss the importance of conversations to those experiencing homelessness, the role of advocacy vs action, inspiring technological innovation in the not for profit (NFP) space and building a nation wide NFP out of their garage. You can learn more about Orange Sky’s initiatives and how you can support their work on their website. You can follow the latest from Orange Sky on their Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube pages. Follow the journey on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Our Website.

2016 Young Australians of The Year, Nicholas & Lucas of Orange Sky Laundry share their challenges and insights on creating a successful not-for-profit that assists homeless Australians, talk about trends in the sector, discuss the growth of social enterprise and required changes in policy.

A few years ago Nic Marchesi and Lucas Patchett, the co-founders of social enterprise Orange Sky Laundry, rigged up a van they named Suddsy with a few washing machines and went about washing and drying the clothes of Brisbane's homeless people. A few exploding washing machines, technical issues and a whole heap of man hours later, Orange Sky Laundry now has more than 80 volunteers in 12 vans that visit 122 locations across Australia each week. And the idea is spreading globally.

  Best mates Nic Marchesi and Lucas Patchett built a free mobile laundry in their old van to help the homeless and Orange Sky Laundry began. Aiming to connect the community and spark conversations, Orange Sky Laundry started helping people in September 2014. Since then, this world first idea has rapidly grown to eight vans in Brisbane, Melbourne, south-east Victoria, Gold Coast, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide and the Sunshine Coast– and they plan to expand their services Australia-wide. With the help of 250-plus volunteers, the custom fitted vans – each with two commercial washing machines and two dryers – service 22 locations and wash more than 200 loads each week. Orange Sky encourages people of all walks of life to come together. In February 2015, they took their mobile laundry to North Queensland to wash clothes in cyclone- ravaged communities. Nic and Lucas have found a way to treat others the way they want to be treated by restoring respect, while raising health standards and reducing the strain on resources.

Millennials, or Generation Y, have been described as lazy, narcissistic, entitled and apathetic. If the stereotype is true, what will it mean for the social sector – populated by people who want to make a difference – as this same generation begins to hold positions of influence?   Young Australians of the Year Nic Marchesi and Lucas Patchett, Greens State MP for Melbourne Ellen Sandell, and CEO of Oaktree Chris Wallace share their inspiring stories and provide insights about their generation.    Produced by Ellie Cooper and Xavier Smerdon.