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 […]
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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
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This project could not fly without endorsement from the AIG Board. Each AIG board member represents one of the seven northern regions of the NT and each member provides perspective and guidance on the way AIG money should be spent in the community. When told about the laundry project, the board quickly agreed it made
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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
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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
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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
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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
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