Orange Basket Community Services

24/12/2025

A job is more than just a paycheck—It’s life-changing 🧡

At Orange Basket, we see it every day: employment is one of the most powerful catalysts for change. While we provide essential services to South Australians in need, our ultimate goal is to help individuals find their footing again.

Why is a job life-changing?

Dignity: It provides a sense of purpose and belonging.

Stability: It offers the financial foundation to plan for the future.

Community: It breaks the cycle of isolation and builds social connections.

When we support someone in their journey toward employment, we aren’t just helping one person—we are strengthening a family and uplifted our entire South Australian community.

Let’s work together to create more "life-changing" moments.

23/12/2025

"Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Orange Basket team! Sending love, light, and holiday cheer to you all. 🧺🧡✨"

19/12/2025

Smiles, laughter, and festive cheer — some of the faces from our Christmas party! 🎄✨

19/12/2025

🎄 No one should feel alone at Christmas.
If you know someone who could use company, a warm meal, and a friendly face, there is support available for Christmas meals and emergency food relief. This includes older community members, people experiencing homelessness, or anyone feeling isolated or lonely at this time of year.

If you or someone you know could benefit from this support, or if you’d like to volunteer or lend a hand, you can find more information here:

💛 Local guide: www.onkaparingacity.com/christmas
Download the Christmas Meals list 👉 https://www.onkaparingacity.com/Community-facilities-support/Service-directory?dlv_CoO%20CL%20TEST%20Service%20directory%20listing=(dd_Service%20Directory%20Categories=Food)

💛 State-wide guide: https://sacommunity.org/node/1368

Sometimes knowing what’s available or how to help is the first step. Please feel free to share this with anyone who may need a little kindness over the festive season.

19/12/2025

🎄✨ We’re celebrating Christmas at our soon-to-open cafe!

Our team Christmas party is happening in our new space, and we’re counting down to opening day.

18/12/2025

What a treat to have Nat Cook MP stop by the Orange Basket Cafe today! She personally delivered the certificate for our new grant: "Pathways to Purpose: Cafe mentorship for people with intellectual disabilities." 🧡

We are incredibly grateful for the support in helping us provide meaningful mentorship and opportunities for our community.

Keep an eye out for some new faces behind the machine soon! ☕️🙌

17/12/2025

We’re excited to host our first-ever Fundraiser Breakfast at our new cafe location!

📍 Orange Basket Cafe
2/39 O’Sullivan Beach Road Lonsdale

Come along, enjoy a great breakfast, and help support our work creating meaningful supported employment opportunities for people living with disabilities. Every coffee and meal purchased helps make a real difference.

We’d love to see our community there — bring a friend, grab breakfast, and support a great cause. 💛

Scan the QR code to buy tickets

09/12/2025

Tickets are officially on sale for the 2026 Orange Basket Community Services Fundraiser Dinner!

Join us for our biggest charity event of the year—a night dedicated to connection, community impact, and vital fundraising to support those who need it most in Adelaide.

Come network, enjoy a fantastic three-course meal, and hear inspiring stories about the difference your generosity makes.

Event Details at a Glance:

What: The 2026 Orange Basket Community Services Fundraiser Dinner
When: Wednesday, 3rd June 2026
Time: Registration and Networking from 5:30 PM | Event starts at 6:00 PM
Where: The Terrace Hotel, 208 South Tce, Adelaide SA 5000
Dress: Smart Casual or Workwear

Your ticket purchase directly funds essential services that empower our community. Let's make 2026 our most impactful year yet!

Tickets available here:

Orange Basket Community Services mentors people living with disabilities to learn valuable skills and find meaningful, paid employment.

30/11/2025

ATTENTION: Young people aged 18–24 living with a disability, mental illness, or brain injury. Are you interested in getting a job?

26/11/2025

Thinking of the perfect gift this season?
Try Orange Basket Cafe’s Brew-it-Forward.
You can gift anything from a simple cuppa to an elegant high tea experience.

20/11/2025

We are really excited about this support from the City of Onkaparinga to extend our services to people who DO NOT have an NDIS plan. Many people have a disability, or illness that may be considered ‘mild’ or does not fit the NDIS criteria.

If you are 18–24 years old and DO NOT have an NDIS plan, this is an opportunity for YOU!

Interested? Scan the QR code below or click this link https://forms.gle/qgnEUipMjqsrSEsYA to apply.