Hon. Tom Stephens inquires about accommodation for non-Broome residents needing renal dialysis in Broome. The Minister's response indicates ongoing collaboration to secure accommodation options.

AnsweredQoN 353Legislative Council
Asked
9 August 2000
Portfolio
Health

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(1) Will the renal dialysis unit to be built in Broome have any accommodation units for patients who do not usually reside in Broome? (2) If yes, how many patients will be able to reside at the unit? (3) If not, where is it proposed that the renal patients will reside while having treatment at the renal dialysis unit in Broome? Answered on 19 September 2000 The Minister

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Answered
19 September 2000
Response time
41 days
(1) The Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council is currently liasing with the Ministry of Housing, Aboriginal Hostels Limited, the Aboriginal Affairs Department and ATSIC to arrange options for accommodation for End Stage Renal Failure patients from the Kimberley region who do not usually reside in Broome. (2) Options will be investigated to ensure accommodation will be available to those patients who require it. (3) Not applicable.
(2) If yes, how many patients will be able to reside at the unit? (3) If not, where is it proposed that the renal patients will reside while having treatment at the renal dialysis unit in Broome? Answered on 19 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council is currently liasing with the Ministry of Housing, Aboriginal Hostels Limited, the Aboriginal Affairs Department and ATSIC to arrange options for accommodation for End Stage Renal Failure patients from the Kimberley region who do not usually reside in Broome. (2) Options will be investigated to ensure accommodation will be available to those patients who require it. (3) Not applicable.
(3) If not, where is it proposed that the renal patients will reside while having treatment at the renal dialysis unit in Broome? Answered on 19 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council is currently liasing with the Ministry of Housing, Aboriginal Hostels Limited, the Aboriginal Affairs Department and ATSIC to arrange options for accommodation for End Stage Renal Failure patients from the Kimberley region who do not usually reside in Broome. (2) Options will be investigated to ensure accommodation will be available to those patients who require it. (3) Not applicable.
Answered on 19 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council is currently liasing with the Ministry of Housing, Aboriginal Hostels Limited, the Aboriginal Affairs Department and ATSIC to arrange options for accommodation for End Stage Renal Failure patients from the Kimberley region who do not usually reside in Broome. (2) Options will be investigated to ensure accommodation will be available to those patients who require it. (3) Not applicable.

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