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Passing Down Bush Medicine Knowledge
Dee Wano started working at Purple House in 2006. Originally from Queensland, Dee grew up in Alice Springs and spent time living in the home that would one day become Purple House! Dee shares her memories of the early days of Bush Balms, the privelage of being taught...
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Community Workforce Pilot Project
After more than a decade of advocacy from patients, family and community leaders, Purple House has officially launched the Community Workforce Pilot Project in Lajamanu, a remote Warlpiri community in the Northern Territory. The program represents a new way of...
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Chloe’s Story
Chloe Owen is a Central Arrernte woman from Mparntwe, Alice Springs. She has worked as Social Support Coordinator from Purple House’s Panuku office in Darwin for over two years and says “I absolutely love it”. Chloe gave us a run down of her role and...
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Simone’s Story
Simone Brogan’s journey into the Elder Care Support Program Coordinator role reflects the strength of investing in Aboriginal staff and building capacity from within. Over six months, Simone undertook a structured, on-the-job training program, supported by...
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