World Congress on Rheumatic Heart Disease
Our CEO, Liz Morgan-Brett has just returned from the World Heart Federation’s inaugural World Congress on Rheumatic Heart Disease in Abu Dhabi.
Good News Stories
A visit from our partner, Nestlé Professional
We were thrilled to demonstrate first-hand our Remote Laundries project in action when we received a visit from one of our partners, Nestlé Professional Australia, represented by General Manager, Kristina Czepl.
A joint vision to make an even greater impact
Watch this important video by our incredible partner, the Heart Foundation to learn more about our ambition to build more laundries to make an even greater impact.
30 000 cycles completed!
Each one of the 30 000 cycles has contributed to the incredible reduction of scabies infections by up to 60 per cent, a crucial step in reducing the prevalence of rheumatic heart disease (RHD), a 100 per cent preventable condition in remote communities.
Breaking the cycle of heart disease together
Our Remote Laundries project was privileged to join forces with the National Heart Foundation of Australia at the Barunga Festival this year to share knowledge about skin health for heart health.
Watch the impactful video from the festival.
Barunga Festival 2023 – what a weekend!!
At this year’s Barunga Festival, the Laundry provided a health promotion hub as we joined forces with our partner, the National Heart Foundation of Australia. Together we shared knowledge about the importance of skin health for heart health.
A conversation with our donor, Dr David Bertholini
We could not do what we do without the support of individuals, such as Dr David Bertholini, an incredible supporter who has donated monthly since 2020. Find out what motivated him to contribute to the Remote Laundries project.
Recognising the bigger picture
Since 2021, Dr Gokula Chandran has been visiting our Casuarina laundry. But it’s not just to do his washing. Armed with a coffee or two, Chandran started visiting the laundry and quickly struck up a good relationship with Sam and the team, and they have been friends since.
A laundry with a purpose
Sam was our first Darwin laundry attendant. Very quickly, Sam became instrumental in the success of the laundry. Take the time to read his story and you will see for yourself.
Barunga laundry celebrates four years
Opened in 2019, the Barunga laundry was the Remote Laundries pilot program. Four years later, the community cannot imagine life without it.