For people from remote communities, moving to a regional centre like Alice Springs or Darwin for dialysis is often a stressful and scary experience. Patients are far from family, community, and Country – feeling sick and confused while having to navigate the health care system.
At Purple House, we understand these challenges, which is why we provide Malpa (meaning friend/helper in Pintupi) support to ensure no one faces this journey alone.
Our dedicated Malpa team acts as trusted companions, providing practical support, guidance, and friendship to dialysis patients and their families.
Accommodation Assistance: Helping patients find short-term and long-term housing.
Financial & Welfare Support: Assisting with Centrelink & Carers benefits applications and connecting patients to emergency relief and support services.
Healthcare Navigation & Advocacy: Supporting patients with healthcare advocacy and paperwork, ensuring patients receive the services and care they deserve.
Transport Assistance: Providing reliable transportation to and from medical appointments and organising Return to Country visits so patients can reconnect with home.
Social Connection & Wellbeing: Organising lunches, bush picnics, and social outings to prevent loneliness. Visiting patients in hospital, at home, or in accommodation to check on their wellbeing.
No / Self referral