Mercy Works has recently expanded its partnership with the Aboriginal Investment Group to support the Borroloola Remote Laundry in the Northern Territory throughout the 2027 financial year. Source: Just Mercy.
As part of this growing partnership, Mercy Works Executive Director Sr Sally Bradley RSM and Head of Programs Andrew Lowry travelled to the Northern Territory in June.
Hosted by Aboriginal Investment Group CEO Elizabeth Morgan-Brett and Mabunji Aboriginal Resource Indigenous Corporation CEO Robert Wendl, they visited the remote community of Borroloola to learn more about the Remote Laundry and meet the local community members who operate it.
The Borroloola Remote Laundry opened in November 2025 and provides community members with free access to laundry facilities. Regular washing and hot drying of clothes, bedding and towels play an important role in reducing the spread of scabies mites and other bacteria that can contribute to serious health conditions, including kidney disease and rheumatic heart disease.
In remote communities where overcrowding is common, access to reliable laundry facilities is a practical way of improving health, supporting dignity and creating better opportunities for families.
One of the highlights of the visit was spending time with Bernice and Jaida, Borroloola community members who operate the laundry.
“Andrew and I received a very warm welcome from Bernice and Jaida,” Sr Sally said.
“It was inspiring to hear them speak with such pride about their work and the positive impact they are seeing for local families and the wider community.
“Access to clean clothes and bedding is something many of us take for granted, but it can have a profound impact on health and quality of life. We are proud to support this important initiative and to work alongside partners and communities who are creating positive change.”
The visit also strengthened Mercy Works’ relationship with the Aboriginal Investment Group, whose Remote Laundries program has become a leading example of community-led innovation by First Nations people. The laundries create local employment while delivering practical health benefits, with a long-term vision of transitioning ownership to each of the local Aboriginal communities.
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A Practical Expression of Mercy in Borroloola (Just Mercy)
