APY Lands, Renal Dialysis Units

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (14:52): Supplementary question arising from the answer: I wonder if the minister would be able to tell us the level of consultation at a clinical, community and administrative level that has taken place between Purple House and other service providers, particularly Nganampa Health, about the establishment of the facility in Pukatja?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (14:52): I thank the honourable Leader of the Opposition for his question. I appreciate that there have been discussions between Nganampa and Purple House. The fact of the matter is that both organisations are Aboriginal controlled, so I don't think it is in the interests of this house to start trying to pit one organisation against another. Of course, there were issues that needed to be ironed out as this service was delivered, but my understanding is that Nganampa is working with Purple House to deliver what is best for Aboriginal people on the APY lands.