The Story Behind Bush is More Better!

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The Story Behind Bush is More Better!

Sep 10, 2026

Atitjere (Harts Range) community first approached Purple House in 2018 asking for help to set up dialysis. After 8 years of meetings, knocking on politicians doors and letters to government the dream of setting up dialysis on Country is finally becoming a reality with...
The Story Behind Balgo or Bust!

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The Story Behind Balgo or Bust!

Sep 10, 2026

Purple House CEO Sarah Brown met with Wirrimanu (Balgo) community in June 2019. Since then, Purple House has run many fundraising campaigns under the name “Balgo or Bust” and had some great supporters help out. Despite these efforts, we struggled to get enough funding...
New Builds

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New Builds

Sep 1, 2026

 We are growing! Over the next 2 years, Purple House will be building 14 new dialysis clinics across the Northern Territory, South Australia and Western Australia, helping more people get home on Country. The number of our dialysis chairs will grow from 58 to 110...
Bush Balm goes to Mt Liebig

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Bush Balm goes to Mt Liebig

Jul 31, 2026

In September 2025, the Bush Balm team went on a camping trip with Mt Liebig Aged Care to share bush tucker, cook bush medicine over the fire, walk through beautiful Country and sleep under the stars. Bush Balm Team Leader, Tamara Stewart, shares some of her memories...
Passing Down Bush Medicine Knowledge

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Passing Down Bush Medicine Knowledge

Jul 30, 2026

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...
Community Workforce Pilot Project

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Community Workforce Pilot Project

Jul 30, 2026

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...