Our Founder’s Story

14/04/2026

Mike Matulick, Founder of Soap Aid

When I founded Soap Aid, the vision was simple: to turn waste into wellness. A leftover bar of soap isn’t rubbish, it’s a lifeline.

Today, that vision is stronger than ever because of the incredible support from our accommodation and corporate partners. You’ve helped us transform thousands of tonnes of soap into millions of lifesaving recycled soap bars.

Our impact is built on collaboration.

Over the years, we’ve distributed more than 4 million bars of recycled soap to communities in need, alongside hygiene education for lifelong behaviour change for continued good health. And in 2025 alone, we delivered 265,650 bars to families in desperate need of hygiene supplies. This is only possible because of our strength-based approach – working hand-in-hand with our Community Impact Partners who are on the ground, ensuring soap reaches those who need it most. They know their communities, and together we empower them to lead change.

The need is growing, and so is our commitment.

Every bar of soap means a child can stay healthy and go to school, a parent can work, and a family can thrive. Health and dignity should never be a privilege, and with your continued support, we can make that a reality.

Thank you for joining us on this journey. Let’s keep redefining what waste means and ensure that in 2026, even more communities have access to the dignity of good health and hygiene.

Become a Partner

Soap Aid partners with environmentally conscious hotels, motels, Airbnb, accommodation providers, mining camps, and resource‑sector sites across Australia and New Zealand to deliver a practical sustainability initiative with real social impact.

Our recycling initiative helps organisations reduce waste to landfill, strengthen waste reduction efforts, and support ESG and corporate responsibility goals through a proven circular economy solution. By turning soap waste into lifesaving hygiene resources, partners create measurable impact for community health, environmental sustainability, and dignity.

Join Soap Aid as a partner today and be part of a simple, effective way to transform waste into wellness – one bar of soap at a time.

Contact us at save@soapaid.org or register your property today at Get Involved – Soap Aid