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Perth Now
28-05-2025
- General
- Perth Now
Free laundry services at Subi for homeless
Free laundry services will be available for people living rough at the City of Subiaco's weekly homelessness support walk-in centre. It's a service being provided at Salvation Army's The Third Place in conjunction with Australian homeless charity Orange Sky during a two-hour window every Wednesday. 'Orange Sky's ethos is to provide basic and essential services for those who are doing it tough,' Subiaco mayor David McMullen said. Your local paper, whenever you want it. 'This is a natural fit with the support that the walk-in centre is providing to patrons every single week. 'By introducing new services like free laundry, we increase the walk-in centre's support offering, and continue to make a difference for vulnerable individuals who otherwise would have limited access to the types of basic services available at the centre.' Free haircuts and grooming services were also introduced to the centre in February by Short Back and Sidewalks. The Third Place has operated since 2023 to help deliver essential services to vulnerable community members. Since then, the centre has helped people find accommodation, mental health support and physical health services, as well as providing essential material aid including clothing, sleeping bags, hygiene packs and hot food. Services including showers, first aid and financial support are also provided.
The Advertiser
17-05-2025
- Business
- The Advertiser
How volunteers are helping people feel clean, seen and valued again
Dave Paulsen is a driving force behind Orange Sky's Northern Rivers operations. "We want people to come and join us, and we have a lot of fun," Dave said. Orange Sky is a registered charity best known for its free pop-up laundry service and shower access, provided to those who are homeless or otherwise doing it tough in many locations around Australia. May 19 to 25 is National Volunteer Week, and the theme is 'connecting communities', which is appropriate because what Dave likes about volunteering with Orange Sky is how community-focused they are. "I enjoy being busy and being involved with people who appreciate some genuine conversation and community spirit," Dave said. Many people are still doing it tough after the floods, Dave said, plus there's what he described as a fairly heavy homelessness situation in the region. People are also sleeping in their cars, sometimes because they just can't find a rental they can afford. All of these situations make it difficult to stay fresh and clean, which in turn can make it more difficult to get or to hold a job. More than that, Orange Sky gives people someone to have a conversation with, if they want, and the volunteers can point clients in the right direction to connect with other support services if needed. The vans are completely mobile with water tanks, solar panels and batteries, and Dave said they can run for a few hours in a pop-up location, but could run longer when they are given access to power, water and sewage. Orange Sky is purposefully consistent each week with times and locations so the locals in need can access the service predictably, and they do get a lot of repeat business. But that also means Dave has the opportunity to see people get back on their feet as they turn their lives around. One example Dave gave was someone who had got themselves straightened out, completed an apprenticeship, and is now working as a tradie. Another had accumulated unmanageable credit card debt and lived in a tent for six months to pay it off. Dave has since learned this person now has a new job and they're living somewhere safe and well. "Volunteering is such a rewarding experience for your wellbeing as well as what it can do for other people," Dave said. "It's a good use of your time, and you get so much out of it that you really don't expect. Sometimes it's a humbling experience, and other times it's a very uplifting experience." Volunteer shifts for Orange Sky are typically under three hours and based on when you're available. You might just go once a week or once a fortnight. They also have other roles beyond general volunteering, such as asset management, driving or getting involved in communications through media and social media. You can be a grown-up of any age, too. Dave said the younger volunteers relate to the younger folks a little better, although he's very happy to fulfil the role of comforting non-judgmental grandad figure to those who are interested in a chat. Another thing for young people to note is that volunteer work, plus the responsibilities associated with it, can look good on a resume. "[Orange Sky] provides all the assets needed for a shift somewhere, and they look after you really well," Dave said. Dave Paulsen is a driving force behind Orange Sky's Northern Rivers operations. "We want people to come and join us, and we have a lot of fun," Dave said. Orange Sky is a registered charity best known for its free pop-up laundry service and shower access, provided to those who are homeless or otherwise doing it tough in many locations around Australia. May 19 to 25 is National Volunteer Week, and the theme is 'connecting communities', which is appropriate because what Dave likes about volunteering with Orange Sky is how community-focused they are. "I enjoy being busy and being involved with people who appreciate some genuine conversation and community spirit," Dave said. Many people are still doing it tough after the floods, Dave said, plus there's what he described as a fairly heavy homelessness situation in the region. People are also sleeping in their cars, sometimes because they just can't find a rental they can afford. All of these situations make it difficult to stay fresh and clean, which in turn can make it more difficult to get or to hold a job. More than that, Orange Sky gives people someone to have a conversation with, if they want, and the volunteers can point clients in the right direction to connect with other support services if needed. The vans are completely mobile with water tanks, solar panels and batteries, and Dave said they can run for a few hours in a pop-up location, but could run longer when they are given access to power, water and sewage. Orange Sky is purposefully consistent each week with times and locations so the locals in need can access the service predictably, and they do get a lot of repeat business. But that also means Dave has the opportunity to see people get back on their feet as they turn their lives around. One example Dave gave was someone who had got themselves straightened out, completed an apprenticeship, and is now working as a tradie. Another had accumulated unmanageable credit card debt and lived in a tent for six months to pay it off. Dave has since learned this person now has a new job and they're living somewhere safe and well. "Volunteering is such a rewarding experience for your wellbeing as well as what it can do for other people," Dave said. "It's a good use of your time, and you get so much out of it that you really don't expect. Sometimes it's a humbling experience, and other times it's a very uplifting experience." Volunteer shifts for Orange Sky are typically under three hours and based on when you're available. You might just go once a week or once a fortnight. They also have other roles beyond general volunteering, such as asset management, driving or getting involved in communications through media and social media. You can be a grown-up of any age, too. Dave said the younger volunteers relate to the younger folks a little better, although he's very happy to fulfil the role of comforting non-judgmental grandad figure to those who are interested in a chat. Another thing for young people to note is that volunteer work, plus the responsibilities associated with it, can look good on a resume. "[Orange Sky] provides all the assets needed for a shift somewhere, and they look after you really well," Dave said. Dave Paulsen is a driving force behind Orange Sky's Northern Rivers operations. "We want people to come and join us, and we have a lot of fun," Dave said. Orange Sky is a registered charity best known for its free pop-up laundry service and shower access, provided to those who are homeless or otherwise doing it tough in many locations around Australia. May 19 to 25 is National Volunteer Week, and the theme is 'connecting communities', which is appropriate because what Dave likes about volunteering with Orange Sky is how community-focused they are. "I enjoy being busy and being involved with people who appreciate some genuine conversation and community spirit," Dave said. Many people are still doing it tough after the floods, Dave said, plus there's what he described as a fairly heavy homelessness situation in the region. People are also sleeping in their cars, sometimes because they just can't find a rental they can afford. All of these situations make it difficult to stay fresh and clean, which in turn can make it more difficult to get or to hold a job. More than that, Orange Sky gives people someone to have a conversation with, if they want, and the volunteers can point clients in the right direction to connect with other support services if needed. The vans are completely mobile with water tanks, solar panels and batteries, and Dave said they can run for a few hours in a pop-up location, but could run longer when they are given access to power, water and sewage. Orange Sky is purposefully consistent each week with times and locations so the locals in need can access the service predictably, and they do get a lot of repeat business. But that also means Dave has the opportunity to see people get back on their feet as they turn their lives around. One example Dave gave was someone who had got themselves straightened out, completed an apprenticeship, and is now working as a tradie. Another had accumulated unmanageable credit card debt and lived in a tent for six months to pay it off. Dave has since learned this person now has a new job and they're living somewhere safe and well. "Volunteering is such a rewarding experience for your wellbeing as well as what it can do for other people," Dave said. "It's a good use of your time, and you get so much out of it that you really don't expect. Sometimes it's a humbling experience, and other times it's a very uplifting experience." Volunteer shifts for Orange Sky are typically under three hours and based on when you're available. You might just go once a week or once a fortnight. They also have other roles beyond general volunteering, such as asset management, driving or getting involved in communications through media and social media. You can be a grown-up of any age, too. Dave said the younger volunteers relate to the younger folks a little better, although he's very happy to fulfil the role of comforting non-judgmental grandad figure to those who are interested in a chat. Another thing for young people to note is that volunteer work, plus the responsibilities associated with it, can look good on a resume. "[Orange Sky] provides all the assets needed for a shift somewhere, and they look after you really well," Dave said. Dave Paulsen is a driving force behind Orange Sky's Northern Rivers operations. "We want people to come and join us, and we have a lot of fun," Dave said. Orange Sky is a registered charity best known for its free pop-up laundry service and shower access, provided to those who are homeless or otherwise doing it tough in many locations around Australia. May 19 to 25 is National Volunteer Week, and the theme is 'connecting communities', which is appropriate because what Dave likes about volunteering with Orange Sky is how community-focused they are. "I enjoy being busy and being involved with people who appreciate some genuine conversation and community spirit," Dave said. Many people are still doing it tough after the floods, Dave said, plus there's what he described as a fairly heavy homelessness situation in the region. People are also sleeping in their cars, sometimes because they just can't find a rental they can afford. All of these situations make it difficult to stay fresh and clean, which in turn can make it more difficult to get or to hold a job. More than that, Orange Sky gives people someone to have a conversation with, if they want, and the volunteers can point clients in the right direction to connect with other support services if needed. The vans are completely mobile with water tanks, solar panels and batteries, and Dave said they can run for a few hours in a pop-up location, but could run longer when they are given access to power, water and sewage. Orange Sky is purposefully consistent each week with times and locations so the locals in need can access the service predictably, and they do get a lot of repeat business. But that also means Dave has the opportunity to see people get back on their feet as they turn their lives around. One example Dave gave was someone who had got themselves straightened out, completed an apprenticeship, and is now working as a tradie. Another had accumulated unmanageable credit card debt and lived in a tent for six months to pay it off. Dave has since learned this person now has a new job and they're living somewhere safe and well. "Volunteering is such a rewarding experience for your wellbeing as well as what it can do for other people," Dave said. "It's a good use of your time, and you get so much out of it that you really don't expect. Sometimes it's a humbling experience, and other times it's a very uplifting experience." Volunteer shifts for Orange Sky are typically under three hours and based on when you're available. You might just go once a week or once a fortnight. They also have other roles beyond general volunteering, such as asset management, driving or getting involved in communications through media and social media. You can be a grown-up of any age, too. Dave said the younger volunteers relate to the younger folks a little better, although he's very happy to fulfil the role of comforting non-judgmental grandad figure to those who are interested in a chat. Another thing for young people to note is that volunteer work, plus the responsibilities associated with it, can look good on a resume. "[Orange Sky] provides all the assets needed for a shift somewhere, and they look after you really well," Dave said.
Daily Mirror
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Billy Loughnane suffers major blow to champion jockey title bid with 11-day ban
The teenager will miss both days of the Betfred Epsom Derby meeting to serve a suspension picked up at Newcastle for improper riding Billy Loughnane's bid for a first champion jockey title has suffered a major blow just as the Flat season was getting going. The 19-year-old rising star and former champion apprentice was crowned champion all-weather jockey last month. That success, which he gained despite spending a significant chunk of the winter riding in Australia, was to be the springboard to a concerted bid for the Flat jockeys' championship. Loughnane, who burst onto the scene as a 16-year-old, finished fourth in last year's title race, riding 97 winners in the campaign which runs from May to October. He is the winning-most jockey in 2025 with 64 winners but at a very early stage of Flat Turf season he is well down the rankings, headed by William Buick, in 28th place with three wins. In a recent Great British Racing post about the jockeys' championship, Loughnane was one of five riders identified as contenders for the crown, currently held by Oisin Murphy Loughnane, who rides as first jockey to Newmarket trainer George Boughey, rode two winners at Royal Ascot last year and was shortlisted along with Buick, Rossa Ryan, Tom Marquand and Hollie Doyle. However he will now be on the sidelines during a very busy period of the campaign and miss both the Derby and Oaks as a result of a riding offence at Newcastle on Sunday. Loughname was riding the Boughey-trained 4-6 favourite Orange Sky in a 7f novice stakes on the tapeta track. The three-year-old led the field but then hung right and bumped into another rival, causing it to become unbalanced. Orange Sky was to finish third. However the stewards called in Loughnane about the interference and he was suspended for 11 days for improper riding. He was deemed to have caused 'considerable interference having carried out a manoeuvre when it ought to have been obvious that in doing so interference would occur.' Loughnane will be banned from May 26 to June 5.
