The Lott by Tatts NT are proud to continue our support of Orange Sky Australia for the second year in a row with a $90,000 donation.

This donation is funded from the Lott by Tatts NT unclaimed prize money, and will provide invaluable support to Orange Sky’s hybrid van operating in Darwin, offering the community essential services of clean laundry, safe hot showers and provide a positive space for community connection to Darwin friends doing it tough

In the last 12 months, The Darwin Orange Sky van was able to deliver 1,475 loads of free laundry, provide 1,528 safe, hot showers, with the volunteers engaging in 1,427 hours of non-judgemental conversation and connection with the Darwin community. These funds will help continue to deliver this powerful free community service and drive even more connection and conversation.

In what is also their 10th year of being a charity, Orange Sky has grown into a powerful driver of connection for Australian communities and supporting people experiencing homelessness or hardship.

From their humble beginnings starting off in a home garage, Co-Founders Nic Marchesi and Lucas Patchett say they are forever grateful for the amount of support and kindness they have received from the Australian community to grow Orange Sky into the charity it is today.


Liz McPherson, Partnerships Manager at The Lott by Tatts NT, expressed that the donation represents our continued support to help foster positive change in Northern Territory communities.

“Orange Sky’s impact goes beyond providing clean clothes and showers; their compassionate, non-judgemental conversations can truly transform someone’s day,” she noted.

“This contribution to Orange Sky Australia’s service in Darwin will enable more individuals in need to access consistent laundry and shower facilities.”

Orange Sky Co-Founder and CEO Lucas Patchett says that it’s never been a more important time for their vans and volunteers to be out on the streets of Australia each and every day supporting those doing it tough.

“We know Aussies are doing it really tough right now. With the rise in cost of living and the rental crisis, Orange Sky has never been busier,” Lucas said.

“We aren’t just seeing people experiencing homelessness coming to our shifts, we are seeing families, retirees, students and middle-aged women and men, even people with current employment are coming to us for help, as many people are finding it tough to make ends meet.”

“Orange Sky couldn't do what we do without the support of the incredible community and partners like The Lott by Tatts NT. With their help, we can continue to provide our essential services of clean laundry, safe showers and positive connection for people experiencing homelessness and hardship across Darwin.”

You can find out more about Orange Sky and the work they do here.