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Laundries Saving Hearts in Remote Communities | Australia News
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In remote Indigenous communities of the Northern Territory, a bold solution is washing away disease: Indigenous-owned laundries offering free cycles to combat scabies, which fuels rheumatic heart disease — a preventable killer disproportionately affecting Aboriginal Australians. With over 88,000 loads already done across seven sites, these laundries tackle a root cause of illness in overcrowded homes. But experts stress this is just one thread in a larger tapestry: better housing, education, and culturally responsive care are essential. It’s not just about laundry — it’s about restoring dignity, health, and the fundamental right to clean water and hygiene for all.
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