Documentary to tell the real story
We needed to show the impact of the laundry on people’s lives and video is the best way to do that.
We needed to show the impact of the laundry on people’s lives and video is the best way to do that.
In the Aboriginal community of Barunga, decisions that affect the whole community are made by its leaders. The Remote Laundries project started in a Bagala Aboriginal Corporation meeting with community leaders in early 2018. The group was looking for ways to boost the local economy and met to decide which business ideas would work best …
Paypont supply Remote Laundries with the cashless payment and activation system so we can operate machines remotely.
Getting new clothes in the Aboriginal community of Barunga in the Top End of the NT is tricky at the best of times, but with the COVID-19 ban on travel in and out of NT communities, it’s near impossible. This means if people who live in Barunga can’t get the clothes they need at the …
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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 …