Soap Aid

28/05/2026

👶 Children under five are especially vulnerable to preventable illnesses. Globally, inadequate hygiene contributes to 394,000 diarrhoeal deaths and 356,000 respiratory infection deaths every year.

Maintaining clean hands is one of the simplest ways to reduce risks for little ones who touch everything and are still learning hygiene habits.

For many families Soap Aid supports, soap access means fewer sick days, fewer clinic visits, and more time in the classroom.

👉 Are you a community organisation needing hygiene supplies? Reach out, we’re here to help.


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21/05/2026

Switching from liquid soap to bar soap isn’t just a small eco‑friendly gesture - it’s one of the highest‑impact swaps you can make at home and in accommodations.

A Life Cycle Assessment completed by shows liquid soap produces 343 kg CO₂e for every 100 units, while bar soap produces just 15 kg CO₂e.

That’s a 96% reduction in carbon emissions, simply by changing the format. Sometimes climate action really is this simple.

Choose bar soap and make the switch simple with Soap Aid’s hard bar amenities.

11/05/2026

⏱ A thorough 20 second wash with soap and water is proven to disrupt the germs that cause respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses.

Global health data shows that handwashing can reduce diarrhoeal disease by 30% and respiratory infections by 20% - a major win for families, schools, and communities.

Yet many regions across Australia and New Zealand struggle with recurring outbreaks of preventable infections, especially in areas with limited resources.

👉 Accommodation business with leftover guest soaps? Partner with Soap Aid to send them where they’re needed most.

07/05/2026

We are pleased to share that we recently donated 130,920 recycled Soap Aid bars to our Community Impact Partner

This donation will help support GlobalMedic’s rapid response programs, delivering essential hygiene supplies to communities impacted by disasters and humanitarian crises worldwide.

Our Hotel to Hands and Camp to Community soap recycling programmes turn leftover bars into a lifesaving resource.

Every little bar goes a long way to sustainably supporting community health outcomes.

05/05/2026

👐 Actions save lives.

Every handwash prevents you and your family from infections and diseases and is essential to protect health workers and communities.

Today on World Hygiene Day, help us achieve our mission to ensure everyone, everywhere, has access to soap.

👉 Donate to support Soap Aid’s mission soapaid.org

Thank you to Environmental Health Trachoma Project for the great photo!

05/05/2026

29/04/2026

We are incredibly proud that Soap Aid, alongside Woollahra Group and Sodexo Australia, took home the Environmental Sustainability Award at the 2026 Rio Tinto Supplier Recognition Awards 🏆

This recognition celebrates the innovation of our Camp to Community programme - turning 100% recyclable soap waste into meaningful hygiene support for regional, remote and Indigenous communities, while delivering real environmental outcomes.

Find out more about our impactful Camp to Community Programme at [email protected]

21/04/2026

🧼 Handwashing is one of the most powerful, low-cost tools we have to prevent illness - but Australia’s hygiene habits still need serious improvement.

Recent research by the Food Safety Information Council shows 19% of Australians don’t always wash after using the toilet, and 42% skip washing before touching food. [foodsafety.asn.au]

These lapses contribute to the 4.67 million cases of food poisoning every year, leading to 47,900 hospitalisations and 38 deaths nationally.

For the communities Soap Aid supports - often remote or underserved - access to soap is even more critical.

👉 Support Soap Aid’s mission to deliver life saving hygiene access. Donate today.

13/04/2026

🥇 Introducing Soap Aid Ambassador: Rhydian Cowley 🥇

Please join us in welcoming Rhydian Cowley - two‑time Australian Olympian and elite racewalker - as a Soap Aid Ambassador! 🚶‍♂️

Rhydian is a passionate advocate for health, education, and opportunity. His dedication and endurance mirror our mission to ensure every community has access to essential hygiene.

We’re proud to have him championing the impact of recycled soap and helping us reach even more people in need. 🌍🧼

Welcome, Rhydian!

13/04/2026

🌊 Welcoming Soap Aid Ambassador: Sophie McCulloch 🌊

We’re excited to announce Sophie McCulloch - professional surfer and world tour athlete - as a Soap Aid Ambassador! 🏄‍♀️💛

Sophie is known not only for her incredible talent in the surf, but also for her passion for sustainability and protecting our planet. Her dedication to health, community, and the environment makes her the perfect fit for our mission.

Together, we’re working to create healthier futures for vulnerable communities through the power of recycled soap. 🌍🧼

Welcome to the team, Sophie!