❓ Mr. Stephens questions the Minister for Health regarding the lack of dialysis services in Tom Price, specifically for elderly Indigenous patients, and requests a dialysis machine and training for Indigenous women. The Minister responds with plans for a service review and potential funding opportunities.
AnsweredQoN 4323Legislative Assembly
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In reference to the lack of dialysis services in the Town of Tom Price, I ask:
(a) will the Minister direct the Department to place a dialysis machine at Tom Price Hospital for the use of elderly indigenous patients who currently have to relocate to Perth or travel regularly to Port Hedland (450km away) for ongoing treatment; and
(i) if not, why not; and
(b) will the Minister take action to immediately put in place funds for training two young indigenous Tom Price women who are willing to be trained in the use of this machine; and
(i) if not, why not?
(a) will the Minister direct the Department to place a dialysis machine at Tom Price Hospital for the use of elderly indigenous patients who currently have to relocate to Perth or travel regularly to Port Hedland (450km away) for ongoing treatment; and
(i) if not, why not; and
(b) will the Minister take action to immediately put in place funds for training two young indigenous Tom Price women who are willing to be trained in the use of this machine; and
(i) if not, why not?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
15 February 2011
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
90 days
(a) As part of the Pilbara Health Initiative (funded by industry and Royalties for Regions) a high level service plan for all public health services, of which dialysis is a component, for Tom Price and Paraburdoo will be completed by late March 2011.
The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) - Pilbara is currently in consultation with Gumala Aboriginal Corporation to provide input to the organisation's development of their Renal Health Project.
(i) Not applicable.
(b) If a service, through the Aboriginal Medical Service or the Gumala Aboriginal Corporation is established, the two young women are eligible to apply for funding under the WACHS - Pilbara Indigenous Employment Program.
(i) Not applicable.
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The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) - Pilbara is currently in consultation with Gumala Aboriginal Corporation to provide input to the organisation's development of their Renal Health Project.
(i) Not applicable.
(b) If a service, through the Aboriginal Medical Service or the Gumala Aboriginal Corporation is established, the two young women are eligible to apply for funding under the WACHS - Pilbara Indigenous Employment Program.
(i) Not applicable.
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