The Barunga Community Laundry is a vital service designed to improve health, hygiene, and overall well-being in the community. By providing free access to commercial-grade washing facilities, the laundry service directly addresses health issues like scabies, which, if untreated, can lead to more serious diseases such as Rheumatic Heart Disease.
The laundry service supports community health by offering free and reliable access to hot water, detergent, and industrial strength sanitisers. These are key factors for killing scabies and reducing the spread of infectious diseases.
In the first three years, the laundry program led to a 60% decrease in scabies presentations at the local clinic, contributing to better health outcomes. Fewer repeat infections that can lead to long-term health complications.
The laundry service generates local employment, providing jobs and skills development for our mob.