APY Lands, Renal Dialysis Units

In reply to the Hon. T.J. STEPHENS (18 May 2016).

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Employment, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation, Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation, Minister for Automotive Transformation, Minister for Science and Information Economy): The Minister for Health has provided the following advice:

1. The Minister for Health is aware of the model of service delivery in the Northern Territory that facilitates clients’ self-dialysis.

2. There are several clients in South Australia utilising self-dialysis where it is safe and appropriate to do so, and SA Health financially supports clients through an electricity rebate. However, there are factors that need to be taken into consideration with this model of care, including reliable electricity and quality water supply.

3. On 26 July 2016, the Minister for Health announced that SA Health is entering into formal contract discussions with Western Desert Nganampa Walytja Palyantjaku Tjutaku Aboriginal Corporation, also known as The Purple House, for the operation of a renal dialysis unit in Pukatja on the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands.