The City of Subiaco’s weekly homelessness support walk-in centre at The Third Place is introducing free laundry services from
Orange Sky Australia.
Orange Sky aims to provide a supportive, welcoming and inclusive space for anyone experiencing homelessness or hardship, with a focus on improving hygiene, health and quality of life.
The City first engaged The Salvation Army’s Homelessness Services Team in September 2023 to deliver a weekly walk-in centre to help support some of our most vulnerable community members.
Since then, centre workers have successfully referred people to accommodation, mental health providers, 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.
Free hair-cutting and grooming services provided by
Short Back and Sidewalks were introduced at the centre in February 2025.
Mayor David McMullen said Orange Sky’s services are a welcome and impactful addition to the walk-in centre.
“Orange Sky’s ethos is to provide basic and essential services for those who are doing it tough. This is a natural fit with the support that the walk-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.”
Orange Sky will be providing their free laundry service at the Subiaco walk-in centre every week. The centre is open on Wednesdays from 12pm to 2pm.
To read more about the centre, visit
www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/homelessness.
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