Introducing… PROPER FLASH

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Introducing… PROPER FLASH

Jun 7, 2024

Proper (a word meaning ‘completely’ / ‘thoroughly’ / ‘totally’ when combined with an adjective) Flash (slang for ‘fancy’ / ‘cool’ / ‘groovy’) is a phrase many use to describe our Social Enterprise Hub in Alice Springs. See also: deadly, really cool, groovy. We started...
The tale of a remote dialysis nurse

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The tale of a remote dialysis nurse

Jun 6, 2024

The beating heart of Purple House is our dynamic team of nurses who now offer dialysis in 20 remote clinics across 3 states. And get so much in return. Our Dialysis Manager Megan Croft wrote this letter to be published by CranaPLUS in their 2017 winter edition: I...

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National Volunteer Week

Jun 6, 2024

Last month we celebrated National Volunteer Week!Volunteering is built into the fabric of Purple House. 22 years ago, Western Desert ‘volunteers’ painted and auctioned their collaborative artworks to raise over a million dollars. That money started Purple...
Tjutangku Kanyintjaku: looking after all our people

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Tjutangku Kanyintjaku: looking after all our people

Jan 17, 2024

Published by PARTYLINE Rates of chronic kidney disease in Central Australia are disproportionately high. Life on dialysis is tough. For many people it means living off country, away from their homes and families – spending 5 hours a day, 3 days a week hooked up...
LAUNCH: Strategic Plan 2023-2026

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LAUNCH: Strategic Plan 2023-2026

Nov 16, 2023

We’re celebrating 20 years since Western Desert Nganampa Walytja Palyantjaku Tjutaku Aboriginal Corporation was incorporated (our proper name!) AND a new plan to guide the next four years. It reflects the priorities of our Pintupi bosses and holds closely their...