Not-for-profit organisation Orange Sky supports people experiencing homelessness, or doing it tough, through free mobile laundry and shower services, but is also there in times of crisis. An Orange Sky laundry van has been based in Ballina since early January 2020 supporting those in need across Ballina, Lismore, Mullumbimby, Byron Bay and Brunswick Heads. When the floods hit the Northern Rivers, Orange Sky stepped up and extended their service providing several remote laundry vans and stationary laundry pods. Their service was vital and helped support flood-affected residents across Wardell, Broadwater, Woodburn, Coraki, Evans Head, Lismore and Murwillumbah. Their efforts were powered by dedicated volunteers who travelled from all over to help our community’s most vulnerable. Since launching their flood recovery support services, Orange Sky has operated more than 706 shifts and completed more than 9,500 loads of washing for flood-affected communities. Orange Sky is now calling for more local volunteers to help power this important community service. To register your interest or find out more visit orangesky.org.au Ballina Shire Council would also like to thank Orange Sky and their volunteers for supporting our community during the Northern Rivers flood recovery.
ou y k n a h T g n i Say TO OUR VOLUNTEERS
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Orange Sky looking for volunteers
Within our shire we have hundreds of dedicated volunteers who help make our community a great place to live and visit! Last month we thanked volunteers from the Northern Rivers Community Gallery, Ballina Byron Gateway Airport and Visitor Information Centre with a Volunteer Week morning tea. Ballina Shire Council is also supported by volunteers from the Access Reference Group, Maritime Museum, Ward Committee members and of course the many Landcare volunteers for their continued support. Thank you for your time and efforts supporting council and the fantastic community we live in.
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