our laundry turns one! Feb 28 marks the first year of the Remote Laundries pilot in Barunga. An ambitious project idea that was born at a Bagala Aboriginal Corporation board meeting back in 2018, the Remote Laundries project aims to improve health and provide jobs in community through washing. Simple in design, robust and easy …
It’s a proud time for Freddie Scrubby from Barunga. Not only has he started an apprenticeship in retail through our public laundry in Barunga, but he’s also started on permanent part time contract. “I’ve waited for 40 years to get a job. This is my first real job and I like it” says Freddie. Employment opportunities …
Working is good for our emotional and physical health. It provides purpose, keeps us on the straight and narrow, helps to build skills, confidence, self-esteem and rewards us financially. There is little doubt having a job is a good thing. All agreed. Now turn your attention to the Northern Territory where Aboriginal people make up …
Is our laundry valuable for the people of Barunga? The biggest challenge for our Remote Laundries project in the small Aboriginal community of Barunga in the NT, has been getting people to use it. People were keen when it first opened in February 2019, and then interest dropped off – nothing new there – most …
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To be a little bit different Chartair has chosen the Barunga Remote Laundries as the site to promote their air charter business. During the Barunga Festival on June 8, Chartair will foot the bill for all washing, drying and detergent for locals for the entire day. “We wanted to support the Remote Laundries project because …
Exciting times Its arrived! When the laundry landed in Barunga in late January, 2019 it was a really exciting day. The heat and the sun were no deterrants to Steve and Alexa who had worked hard to get to this point. Next steps Employing and training staff as to manage the laundry, setting opening hours …
The second round of community consultations were held in late 2018 and involved the Bagala Aboriginal Corporation members, the Barunga School, Barunga Health Centre, Roper Gulf Council and the general public. The consultations focused on operational issues of the laundry and to create an awareness within the wider community that the laundry was coming to …
Veronica Moreen works as a laundry attendant one day a week through the CDP program in Barunga and tells her story of working in the laundry. “I love this little job”. “I was working at the store but quit and went back to doing activities at the hall with CDP. Then it was decided there …
Delma McCartney is the voice of Barunga. If you tune into the local radio station in Barunga you will hear Delma’s voice because she runs the Broadcasting for Remote Aboriginal Communities radio station and she believes the laundry is a great asset for the community of Barunga. “I love working at the radio. I work …
How the laundry ball started rolling “As part of AIG’s economic development we are always looking for business opportunities that can balance our remit of economic development and social outcomes. For us – the Remote Laundries project is perfect”. Steve Smith, AIG CEO. Back in early 2018 AIG and Bagala Aboriginal Corporation were in discussion …