At One Voice, our mission is simple yet powerful: to restore dignity and hope by providing something most of us take for granted — access to a safe, clean shower. We believe that no one should have to risk abuse or humiliation just to meet a basic human need. Since our beginnings, we have continually ...
One Voice
One Voice – Mobile Showers
GOAL
$60,000
Australia > VIC > Metro and Regional
Field of Interest
- Health/wellbeing and medical research
- Social inclusion and justice
Target Population
- People experiencing or at risk of homelessness
One Voice
Vision:
One Voice's vision is to restore dignity, health, and hope, one life at a time.
We are committed to empowering individuals experiencing homelessness or hardship by providing essential services, support, and opportunities for positive change. Through our unwavering dedication and collaborative efforts, we strive to uplift and transform lives, fostering a society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive with dignity and hope.
Mission:
"To provide dignity, hygiene, and hope to individuals experiencing homelessness across Australia by offering accessible and compassionate mobile shower services.”
Goals:
- Addressing Basic Needs: Ensure that individuals experiencing homelessness have access to clean and safe shower facilities, helping to maintain their dignity and overall well-being.
- Promoting Hygiene and Health: Educate and encourage individuals to maintain good hygiene practices through regular access to showers, reducing the risk of health issues associated with inadequate hygiene.
- Fostering Community Engagement: Create a welcoming and inclusive environment where individuals can access not only shower facilities but also support services, resources, and connections to local community organisations.
- Advocating for Change: Raise awareness about the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness and advocate for systemic changes to address the root causes, such as affordable housing, mental health support, and employment opportunities.
- Collaborating with Partners: Forge partnerships with local government agencies, non-profit organisations, businesses, and volunteers to expand the reach and impact of our mobile shower services, ensuring sustainability and effectiveness.
- Measuring Impact: Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of our mobile shower services in improving the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness.
Project Summary
At One Voice, our mission is simple yet powerful: to restore dignity and hope by providing something most of us take for granted — access to a safe, clean shower. We believe that no one should have to risk abuse or humiliation just to meet a basic human need.
Since our beginnings, we have continually evolved to meet this need in innovative ways. In 2014, we launched Australia’s first Mobile Shower Trailer, proving the concept and demand. Building on that success, we introduced the world’s first Mobile Shower Bus in Melbourne (2015) and later expanded to Sydney (2016). By 2017, we added laundry facilities with a Mobile Shower and Laundry Van, learning that showers remained the highest priority.
In 2018, we redeveloped our service into a purpose-built Mobile Shower Truck, offering more space and comfort, ensuring every person who stepped inside felt respected and valued. Beyond hygiene, these facilities became safe spaces where people could pause, breathe, and connect.
Since 2019, we have focused on collaboration — partnering with local service providers to operate Mobile Shower Trucks across states. This model extends our reach, links people to wraparound supports, and accelerates pathways out of homelessness.
We will continue to innovate and expand, not just delivering showers but creating moments of dignity, trust, and connection. Because at the heart of everything we do is the belief that restoring dignity is the first step toward restoring hope.
Project Outcomes
One Voice already operates Australia’s first Mobile Shower Services — a proven, world-first initiative that since 2014 has provided tens of thousands of safe, clean showers for people experiencing homelessness. These services are not a concept; they already exist, and they work. Every shower we provide restores dignity, safety, and hope to someone who may otherwise face the risk and humiliation of bathing in public spaces.
Our goal now is to maintain these vital services and expand their reach. The demand is growing, and the need is urgent. We are committed to ensuring our Mobile Shower Trucks continue operating in Melbourne, Sydney, and beyond, while also building new partnerships so more communities across Australia can access this life-changing service.
We know we have achieved our mission when:
- Existing shower services remain fully operational and sustainable year after year.
- We expand to new regions, increasing the number of Mobile Shower Trucks in service.
- Thousands of showers are delivered annually, each one a moment of restored dignity.
- Individuals consistently report feeling cleaner, safer, and more hopeful after using our service.
- More people are connected from our showers into housing, healthcare, and employment support.
- Success is measured both in scale and in stories: every new truck deployed, every city reached, and every individual who walks away not just clean, but confident. Maintaining and expanding this service means more people can take the first step towards rebuilding their lives.
Budget Breakdown
TOTAL BUDGET: $100,000
FUNDING
| Funding source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Funding Gap | $60,000 |
EXPENSES
| Expense item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Project costs | $60,000 |
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