Spotlight on Angurugu laundry
The laundry in Angurugu has been running for eight successful months and we’ve learned so much from their unique business model.
Good News Stories
Proof our Remote Laundries project is reducing scabies
In 2019 the first Remote Laundries project laundry was installed in the remote Aboriginal community of Barunga in the NT and cases of scabies have been falling ever since. The data from 2021 shows a 60% drop in the number of cases, and we’re thrilled to see proof our laundries are working!
Remote Laundries design get patented
Isn’t it a wonderful feeling when hard work pays off? We recently got some of the innovative and critical elements of our laundry design patented which was hard work but very satisfying.
NT PHN partners with Remote Laundries project
The Remote Laundries Project team are celebrating! We’ve secured a significant partnership with NT PHN and we are very pleased.
Want to be a part of something exciting?
We want to offer corporates a chance to partner with us to create real positive change in remote NT communities.
Governor-General visits Remote Laundries Project
“Its a simple project and so often, simple is best” said the Govenor-General about the Remote Laundries Project when he visited.
Are our laundries worth the cost?
We want to know the value of our laundries, not just the social returns but the monetary value, and we have a model that shows they are incredible value for money.
War on scabies
Terrible diseases that have serious impact on the lives and health of people in the entire community start with this pesky mite.
Demand for our laundries has peaked
There has been so much interest from people wanting a laundry in their community that we need to change the funding model to keep up with demand.
Changing attitudes through washing
Sam tells his beautiful story of finding his way in life and how washing can help shift our attitudes.